benny.estate
For SaleMLS # R17222860 days on market

331 Downey Road

Brooktondale, NY 14817 · Tompkins County

Price

$439,000

Bed / Bath

2 bd · 2 ba

Interior

1,675 sqft

Lot

10.04 ac

Built

1991

Garage

2-car

About this home

Experience the beauty and tranquility of this custom built, two bedroom, two full bath contemporary home, nestled in the forest with Shindagin Hollow on one side and conservation land on the other. Surrounded by nature yet conveniently located just 15 minutes from Cornell, this special property offers a peaceful escape with character and charm at every turn. Inside, you'll find an inviting open floor plan, maple kitchen cabinetry, oak hardwood floors, stained glass windows, and new windows throughout. The lofted primary bedroom feels like a fairytale treehouse, offering beautiful woodland views and a truly unique place to unwind. The spacious, light-filled lower level features a wood stove, an additional full bathroom, a utility room, and a separate exterior entrance for added convenience. Beyond the home, a substantial two story garage features a brand new metal roof, insulation, electricity, a workshop, and a heated artist's studio. With its generous space and versatile layout, this impressive structure offers exciting potential for future finished living space, subject to necessary approvals. The surrounding 10 acres are a nature lover's dream, with trails, a meadow ideal for vegetable gardens, multiple flower beds, fruit trees, magnolias, pines, maples, oaks, elms, heirloom lilacs, Rose of Sharon, and abundant wildlife accompanied by birdsong. Enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons, explore the connected trails, and experience the serenity of this truly special woodland setting, with forever wild conservation land nearby. A rare opportunity to enjoy privacy, natural beauty, and creative possibilities in a one of a kind setting.

Interior features

  • Ceiling Fans
  • Cathedral Ceilings
  • Den
  • Eat In Kitchen
  • Living Dining Room
  • Pantry
  • Storage
  • Bedroom On Main Level
  • In Law Floorplan
  • Main Level Primary
  • Workshop

Exterior features

  • Deck
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Propane Tank Owned

Appliances

  • Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Exhaust Fan
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Refrigerator
  • Range Hood
  • Washer
  • Water Purifier Owned

Mechanical

Heating

Propane, Other, See Remarks, Wood, Baseboard, Hot Water

Cooling

Other, See Remarks

Schools

District

Ithaca

Elementary

Caroline Elementary

Tax & finance

Annual taxes

$8,547

Financing

Cash · Conventional

Location

Brooktondale, NY 14817 · Tompkins County

MLS Attribution

Listing courtesy of Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown). Listing agent: Jill Rosentel. Data last updated 10/20/2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed; should be independently verified. © NYS Alliance of MLSs.