During the week of November 8 to November 14, 2023, Tompkins County recorded a total of 27 home sales, reflecting a dynamic real estate market in the region. The median sale price for this period was a notable $348,000 for a 1,280-square-foot home located on Strowbridge Street in Ulysses.
Among the transactions, significant sales included Caroline Emmitt and C. Houston’s property at 2084 Slaterville Road, which sold for $270,000. This residence features 2,098 square feet with five bedrooms and three bathrooms, translating to $129 per square foot. Another notable sale was completed by William D. Graeper, whose property at 3 Lewis Street in Dryden fetched $295,000. This home, encompassing 2,430 square feet, also includes five bedrooms and three bathrooms, priced at $121 per square foot.
Further transactions highlighted the diversity of the market. Tonima Biswas acquired a home at 20 Goodrich Way for $405,000, a 1,712-square-foot property with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, priced at $237 per square foot. In contrast, a more expansive property at 521 Irish Settlement Road sold for $725,000, featuring 2,360 square feet along with three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Noteworthy Sales in the Area
Ingrid Johnston’s purchase of 40 Turkey Hill Road for $365,000 also drew attention. This home includes 1,744 square feet, four bedrooms, and two bathrooms, valued at $209 per square foot. Meanwhile, Reuben Kamp and Shannon Divers sold a residence at 159 Ellis Hollow Creek Road for $425,000, a property measuring 2,240 square feet with four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Additional sales included several homes in Ithaca, such as Laurie Brown’s acquisition of 117 Park Place for $230,000. This house consists of 972 square feet with three bedrooms and one bathroom, priced at $237 per square foot. Similarly, Michele Raines purchased 1445 Trumansburg Road for $295,000, which offers 1,492 square feet with three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The week also included transactions involving higher-end properties, such as the sale of 1035 Cayuga Heights Road for $525,000. Steven Ellis sold this home, which includes 2,156 square feet and three bedrooms, resulting in a cost of $244 per square foot.
Overall, the real estate activity in Tompkins County during this week illustrates a variety of options for buyers, ranging from modest homes to more substantial properties. The fluctuation in prices and sizes highlights the diverse needs of the local housing market. As the year progresses, it will be interesting to observe how these trends evolve and the impact they have on future housing sales in the region.
