14805 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 14805 (Alpine, New York) pay a median of $2,587/year in property taxes on homes valued at $131,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.97%, which is 7% above the New York state average of 1.85%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 14805 is approximately $216, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Schuyler County. This is $2,665 less than the New York average of $5,252/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 14805 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 12926 (1.97%) and 12533 (1.97%).

In Alpine, property taxes represent approximately 4.8% of the median household income of $54,009, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

New York has no statewide property tax cap; Schuyler County reassessments are conducted by town assessors on schedules determined locally. Schuyler County primary residence owners with household income under $500,000 should apply for STAR (School Tax Relief) immediately, as the program exempts a portion of assessed value from school taxes and saves $200–$500/year. File your STAR application with the Schuyler County Assessor's office by March 1 to activate benefits.