Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential

478 RIVER RD

LAKE PLACID, NY 12946
1
Beds
1
Baths
2,218 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,656 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$267,200 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$218,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$48,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$267,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$267,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyEssex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.50
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 346 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Lake Placid Junior-Senior High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 2.6 mi
E
Lake Placid Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.0 mi

District: Lake Placid Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 12946These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.129

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.62%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,844
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.39 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,894
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,639
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.39°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

478 River Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Lake Placid 12946
  • Newer than 72% of homes in Essex County

How it measures up in Lake Placid 12946

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lake Placid 12946.

Living area2,218 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,704 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size1.5 ac
SmallerTypical 871 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 478 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Placid 12946Essex County
Living areabigger than2,218 ft²84% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.5 ac89% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than198866% of homes72% of homes

About 478 River Rd

How big is 478 River Rd, Lake Placid, NY?

478 River Rd, Lake Placid, NY has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,218 square feet of living space and a 1.50-acre lot.

When was 478 River Rd, Lake Placid, NY built?

478 River Rd, Lake Placid, NY was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 478 River Rd, Lake Placid, NY?

478 River Rd, Lake Placid, NY is assigned to Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School (middle), rated B-; Lake Placid Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Lake Placid Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 478 River Rd, Lake Placid, NY compare to other homes in Lake Placid 12946?

Among the 5,690 homes in Lake Placid 12946, it is bigger than 84% of them (2,218 ft² against a typical 1,704 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (1.5 ac against a typical 871 ft²) and it is newer than 66% of them (1988 against a typical 1981). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 478 River Rd, Lake Placid, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 478 River Rd, Lake Placid, NY was $2,656. The county assessed it at $267,200.

More homes on River Rd

Closest homes

More homes in Lake Placid 12946

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 478 River Rd on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map