13480 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 13480 (Waterville, New York) pay a median of $3,140/year in property taxes on homes valued at $168,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.87%, which is near the New York state average of 1.85%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 13480 is approximately $262, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Oneida County. This is $2,112 less than the New York average of $5,252/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 13480 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 12194 (1.87%) and 12173 (1.87%).

In Waterville, property taxes represent approximately 4.0% of the median household income of $78,125, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

New York has no statewide property tax cap; Oneida County reassesses properties periodically, and your purchase does not automatically trigger a revaluation. File for STAR (School Tax Relief) if household income is ≤$500,000 with the Oneida County Assessor to reduce school taxes by $300–$500/year. Submit your application by March 15 following purchase; request your assessment notice from the county assessor to verify the opening value.