13730 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 13730 (Afton, New York) pay a median of $2,992/year in property taxes on homes valued at $119,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 2.50%, which is 36% above the New York state average of 1.85%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 13730 is approximately $249, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Chenango County. This is $2,260 less than the New York average of $5,252/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 13730 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 10930 (2.50%) and 14067 (2.51%).

In Afton, property taxes represent approximately 4.9% of the median household income of $61,466, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

New York has no statewide property tax cap; Chenango County assesses on a multi-year cycle, and purchase does not reset the assessment. Households earning ≤$500,000 should file for STAR (School Tax Relief) through the Chenango County Assessor to reduce school taxes by $250–$400 annually. Submit your STAR application by March 15 following purchase and request a copy of the assessment roll from the county to track future increases.