Common School 32 · Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.07 homes sold in Tompkins in the last year, at a typical $259K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Tompkins homes are listed.
Every place Tompkins homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Tompkins.
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Links open the listing sites; TownRatings isn’t paid for them and doesn’t rank one above another. Rentals and government-owned homes come from sources outside the MLS.
Owning the typical Tompkins home costs about $1,640 a month
Price: Tompkins’ typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Tompkins’ 1.3% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Tompkins is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Five things worth knowing
Property tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $259K home, about $3,470 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Tompkins, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in TompkinsTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Tompkins.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Post your home to Tompkins, free
Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Tompkins. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Tompkins with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.
Questions about buying a home in Tompkins
What do homes sell for in Tompkins, NY?
7 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $259K, $263 a square foot.
Is Tompkins a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 5 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 1 sold, about 3.8 months of supply. Buyers paid 96.8% of asking on average.
How much are property taxes in Tompkins?
About 1.3% of a home’s value a year. On a $259K home that’s near $3,470.
Where can I see homes for sale in Tompkins?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Tompkins’ MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Tompkins.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).