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$265,071$319 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

520 CHESTNUT ST

ITHACA, NY 14850
3
Beds
2
Baths
832 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.
0.55 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$265K
$246K low$284K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,131 (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.$250,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$49,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$200,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$250,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$250,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTOMPKINS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.55
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Ithaca Senior High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Boynton Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 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

520 Chestnut 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.

  • Worth less than 81% of homes in Ithaca 14850
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in West Hill
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Ithaca 14850
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in West Hill
  • Newer than 82% of homes in West Hill

What homes are worth in Ithaca 14850

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$162K$961K

This home is worth more than 19% 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.

Estimated value$265,071
CheaperTypical $391,503Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$319
CheaperTypical $235Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area832 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,828 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.55 ac
SmallerTypical 0.55 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 520 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest HillIthaca 14850Tompkins County
Estimated valuepricier than$265,07121% of homes19% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31995% of homes90% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than832 ft²3% of homes2% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.55 ac72% of homes50% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than197582% of homes64% of homes59% of homes

About 520 Chestnut St

How much is 520 Chestnut St, Ithaca, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 520 Chestnut St, Ithaca, NY is $265,071 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $246,048 to $284,094. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 520 Chestnut St, Ithaca, NY last sell?

520 Chestnut St, Ithaca, NY last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 520 Chestnut St, Ithaca, NY?

520 Chestnut St, Ithaca, NY has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 832 square feet of living space and a 0.55-acre lot.

When was 520 Chestnut St, Ithaca, NY built?

520 Chestnut St, Ithaca, NY was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 520 Chestnut St, Ithaca, NY?

520 Chestnut St, Ithaca, NY is assigned to Beverly J Martin Elementary School (elementary), rated D; 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 520 Chestnut St, Ithaca, NY compare to other homes in Ithaca 14850?

Among the 14,477 homes in Ithaca 14850, it is worth more than 19% of them ($265,071 against a typical $391,503), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($319 against a typical $235), it is bigger than 2% of them (832 ft² against a typical 1,828 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.55 ac against a typical 0.55 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1975 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Tompkins County, it is worth more than 33% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 520 Chestnut St, Ithaca, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 520 Chestnut St, Ithaca, NY was $8,131. The county assessed it at $250,000.

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