14874 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 14874 (Pulteney, New York) pay a median of $1,483/year in property taxes on homes valued at $132,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.12%, which is 39% below the New York state average of 1.85%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 14874 is approximately $124, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Steuben County. This is $3,769 less than the New York average of $5,252/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New York, 14874 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 10280 (1.12%) and 10804 (1.12%).

In Pulteney, property taxes represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $88,500, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

New York has no statewide property tax cap; Steuben County towns conduct reassessments on their own schedules, typically every 5–8 years. Steuben County primary homebuyers earning under $500,000 qualify for STAR (School Tax Relief), which exempts a percentage of assessed value from school district taxes and saves $200–$500/year. Submit your STAR application to the Steuben County Assessor's office or your town assessor by the March 1 deadline.