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$106,137$138 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

74 BACKUS RD

RUSSELL, NY 13684
1
Beds
1
Baths
768 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2013
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$106K
$92K low$120K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$106,137
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$84,910

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,919 (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.$60,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$58,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$60,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$138,182

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountySt. Lawrence
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

M
Edwards-Knox Junior-Senior High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 5.2 mi
E
Edwards-Knox Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 5.2 mi

District: Edwards-Knox Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 13684These 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.159
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.122

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.63%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.4%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,513
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,589
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,826
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

74 Backus 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.

  • Worth less than 67% of homes in Russell 13684
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in St. Lawrence County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in St. Lawrence County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Russell 13684
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Russell 13684

What homes are worth in Russell 13684

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$48K$354K

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Russell 13684.

How it measures up in Russell 13684

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Russell 13684.

Estimated value$106,137
CheaperTypical $130,074Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$138
CheaperTypical $106Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area768 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,120 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 3.3 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built2013
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 74 Backus Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRussell 13684St. Lawrence County
Estimated valuepricier than$106,13733% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13874% of homes79% of homes
Living areabigger than768 ft²21% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac6% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than201396% of homes96% of homes

About 74 Backus Rd

How much is 74 Backus Rd, Russell, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 74 Backus Rd, Russell, NY is $106,137 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $92,196 to $120,078. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 74 Backus Rd, Russell, NY?

74 Backus Rd, Russell, NY has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 768 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 74 Backus Rd, Russell, NY built?

74 Backus Rd, Russell, NY was built in 2013, making it 13 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 74 Backus Rd, Russell, NY?

74 Backus Rd, Russell, NY is assigned to Edwards-Knox Junior-Senior High School (middle), rated C+; Edwards-Knox Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Edwards-Knox Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 74 Backus Rd, Russell, NY compare to other homes in Russell 13684?

Among the 685 homes in Russell 13684, it is worth more than 33% of them ($106,137 against a typical $130,074), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($138 against a typical $106), it is bigger than 21% of them (768 ft² against a typical 1,120 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 3.3 ac) and it is newer than 96% of them (2013 against a typical 1977). Measured against all of St. Lawrence County, it is worth more than 34% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 74 Backus Rd, Russell, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 74 Backus Rd, Russell, NY was $1,919. The county assessed it at $60,800.

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