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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $265,000 on Nov 2, 2015

402 S PLAIN ST

ITHACA, NY 14850
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,140 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$265,000 · Nov 2, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,236 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$400,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$38,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$361,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$400,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$400,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyTOMPKINS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 250 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Beverly J Martin Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Ithaca Senior High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Boynton Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi

District: Ithaca City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 14850These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.36

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.68,254
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.529 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,056
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102,445
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.49%

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How this home compares

402 S Plain St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 77% of homes in South Side
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Tompkins County
  • Older than 83% of homes in Ithaca 14850

How it measures up in Ithaca 14850

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ithaca 14850.

Living area2,140 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,818 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.55 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 402 S Plain St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth SideIthaca 14850Tompkins County
Living areabigger than2,140 ft²77% of homes65% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac51% of homes14% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than190065% of homes17% of homes19% of homes

About 402 S Plain St

When did 402 S Plain St, Ithaca, NY last sell?

402 S Plain St, Ithaca, NY last sold on Nov 2, 2015 for $265,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 402 S Plain St, Ithaca, NY?

402 S Plain St, Ithaca, NY has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,140 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 402 S Plain St, Ithaca, NY built?

402 S Plain St, Ithaca, NY was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 402 S Plain St, Ithaca, NY?

402 S Plain St, Ithaca, NY is assigned to Beverly J Martin Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Ithaca Senior High School (high), rated A; Boynton Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Ithaca City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 402 S Plain St, Ithaca, NY compare to other homes in Ithaca 14850?

Among the 14,477 homes in Ithaca 14850, it is bigger than 65% of them (2,140 ft² against a typical 1,818 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.55 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1900 against a typical 1964). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 402 S Plain St, Ithaca, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 402 S Plain St, Ithaca, NY was $13,236. The county assessed it at $400,000.

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