13684 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 13684 (Russell, New York) pay a median of $2,131/year in property taxes on homes valued at $111,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.92%, which is 4% above the New York state average of 1.85%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 13684 is approximately $178, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within St. Lawrence County. This is $3,121 less than the New York average of $5,252/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 13684 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 12072 (1.92%) and 13033 (1.92%).

In Russell, property taxes represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $56,250, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

New York has no statewide property tax cap; St. Lawrence County property assessments are revalued periodically with no automatic adjustment at sale. Households earning ≤$500,000 should apply for STAR (School Tax Relief) through the St. Lawrence County Assessor to reduce school taxes by $250–$400/year. Submit your STAR application by March 15 following purchase and request your initial assessment from the county to track baseline value changes.