
Land for Sale in Brooktondale, New York
158 Burns Rd, Brooktondale, NY 14817
Endless views, open skies, and exceptional versatility define this sprawling 48-acre parcel located just 10 minutes from the City of Ithaca, Cornell University, and Ithaca College. Spanning multiple roads, the property offers a rare combination of accessibility, development potential, and scenic beauty. The lower portion is within walking distance of the hamlet of Brooktondale and features approximately 650 feet of road frontage, providing potential for level, open building sites or future lots. Natural gas may be available to this section of the property. The upper portion offers nearly 1,100 feet of additional road frontage and rises to spectacular hillside building sites with sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The extensive road frontage creates numerous possibilities for division or maintaining the property as a private estate. Predominantly open meadowland with a few wooded areas for added character and privacy, the property is well suited for a variety of lifestyles, including homesteading, equestrian use, farming, recreation, or a secluded country retreat. Excellent southern exposure provides an ideal setting for a solar array, while the rolling landscape showcases breathtaking vistas in every direction. Outdoor recreation is just minutes away at the 5,300-acre Shindagin Hollow State Forest. Offering the rare combination of convenience, scenic beauty, and flexibility, this remarkable property presents endless opportunities to create something truly special.
Location
- Street address
- 158 Burns Rd
- County
- Tompkins County
- Zip code
- 14817
- Community
- Caroline-502000
- School district
- Ithaca
- Elevation
- 1,240 feet
Directions
Slaterville Road to right on Brooktondale Road. Go through Brooktondale and veer on to Valley Road. Property is on the right next to the fire station. Continue on Valley onto Central Chapel. Turn left on Burns for rest of property.
Property details
- Acreage
- 48.03 acres
- MLS #
- NYSAMLS R1687586
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $2,978
Parcels
- 502000-009-000-0001-057-002-0000
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Farm
Lot
- Features
- Gentle Sloping, Irregular Lot, Level, Residential Lot, Rolling Slope, Steep Slope, Tillable
Exterior
- Parking
- Driveway
Structure
- Water
- Well, Well Needed
- Sewer
- Septic Needed
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Caroline Elementary | Elementary | Ithaca |
| Dewitt Middle | Middle | Ithaca |
| Ithaca Senior High | High | Ithaca |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2026 | New listing | $408,000 | — | NYSAMLS |

























