14478 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 14478 (Keuka Park, New York) pay a median of $5,865/year in property taxes on homes valued at $391,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.50%, which is 19% below the New York state average of 1.85%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 14478 is approximately $489, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Yates County. This is $613 more than the New York average of $5,252/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 14478 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 13335 (1.50%) and 10606 (1.50%).

In Keuka Park, property taxes represent approximately 6.3% of the median household income of $93,235, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

New York has no statewide property tax cap; Yates County towns reassess properties on local schedules, typically every 6–8 years. Yates County primary homebuyers earning under $500,000 qualify for STAR (School Tax Relief), which exempts a portion of assessed value from school district taxes and generates annual savings of $300–$800. Apply for STAR with the Yates County Assessor's office or your town assessor before March 1 to begin receiving benefits on your next tax bill.