972 Dryden Rd Ithaca, NY 14850
Varna NeighborhoodEstimated payment $2,272/month
Highlights
- Second Kitchen
- Property is near public transit
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Caroline Elementary School Rated 9+
- Wooded Lot
- Covered Patio or Porch
About This Home
Opportunity knocks! Enjoy comfortable living AND monthly income ($925/mo) at this wonderful property. It’s ideally located just 1.5 miles from Cornell’s Vet School, East Hill Plaza, 1 mile to Cornell’s Botanical Gardens, Fall Creek hikes, and nearby bus stops. The sweet and solid home boasts 2,000 SF of comfortable living space in a well-windowed 2-story home featuring 4 bedrooms & 3 full bathrooms. The welcoming covered porch and wide entry hall open to a very spacious living room, large eat-in kitchen, full bath and laundry. Upstairs are 4 big corner bedrooms; each with 2 windows and good closets as well as a 2nd full bath. Outside, a second driveway offers additional parking for the pleasant accessory apt and 3rd full bath . A former doorway between this and the main house could be reopened for extended family or first floor BR/2nd kitchen and bath. The entire home was thoughtfully refurbished: exposed beams in the living room, updated windows, electric, plumbing, heating, insulation & refinished siding – the works! Mature trees and a creek behind, plenty of parking on both sides, and space for a garage, fencing, patio - whatever your fancy. Great opportunity for easy living at an affordable price.
Listing Agent
Howard Hanna S Tier Inc Brokerage Phone: 607-227-3742 License #30AH0838385 Listed on: 06/23/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,762
Year Built
- Built in 1860
Lot Details
- 17,400 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 163x150
- Irregular Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Historic Home
Home Design
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Rolled or Hot Mop Roof
- Metal Roof
- Wood Siding
- Copper Plumbing
Interior Spaces
- 2,032 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Entrance Foyer
- Storm Windows
Kitchen
- Eat-In Country Kitchen
- Second Kitchen
- Electric Oven
- Electric Range
- Range Hood
- Recirculated Exhaust Fan
- Microwave
Flooring
- Carpet
- Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- In-Law or Guest Suite
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Partial Basement
- Crawl Space
Parking
- No Garage
- Driveway
Schools
- Caroline Elementary School
- Dewitt Middle School
- Ithaca Senior High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Baseboard Heating
- Gas Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
Additional Features
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Property is near public transit
Community Details
- Varna Village Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 502489-056-000-0003-008-000-0000
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $225,000 | $18,900 | $206,100 |
| 2024 | $5,694 | $225,000 | $18,900 | $206,100 |
| 2023 | $5,387 | $193,000 | $18,900 | $174,100 |
| 2022 | $4,856 | $175,000 | $18,900 | $156,100 |
| 2021 | $4,688 | $165,000 | $18,900 | $146,100 |
| 2020 | $4,650 | $165,000 | $18,900 | $146,100 |
| 2019 | $1,912 | $165,000 | $18,900 | $146,100 |
| 2018 | $4,854 | $165,000 | $18,900 | $146,100 |
| 2017 | $2,386 | $75,000 | $17,800 | $57,200 |
| 2016 | $2,349 | $75,000 | $17,800 | $57,200 |
| 2015 | -- | $50,000 | $17,800 | $32,200 |
| 2014 | -- | $50,000 | $17,800 | $32,200 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2026 08/23/26 | For Rent | $2,200 | 0.0% | -- | |
| 08/03/2026 08/03/26 | Price Changed | $315,000 | -2.2% | $155 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/23/2026 06/23/26 | For Sale | $322,000 | +436.7% | $158 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/27/2012 12/27/12 | Sold | $60,000 | -7.7% | $30 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 11/27/2012 11/27/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/26/2012 09/26/12 | For Sale | $65,000 | -- | $32 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $59,900 | May Michael | |
| Foreclosure Deed | $89,365 | Shaprio Dicaro Barak | |
| Deed | $123,000 | Stephen Bowman |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $150,125 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan |
About the Listing Agent
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