13472 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 13472 (Thendara, New York) pay a median of $3,637/year in property taxes on homes valued at $369,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.99%, which is 47% below the New York state average of 1.85%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 13472 is approximately $303, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Herkimer County. This is $1,615 less than the New York average of $5,252/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 13472 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 10576 (0.99%) and 11363 (0.98%).

New York has no statewide property tax cap; reassessment varies by municipality and occurs annually or as determined by your local assessor. Herkimer County homebuyers with primary residences earning up to $500,000 should enroll in the STAR (School Tax Relief) program, which exempts a portion of assessed value from school taxes — typically saving $300–$800/year. File your STAR application with the Herkimer County Assessor's office immediately after purchase to lock in the exemption for the following tax year.