St. Lawrence County and Canton Town property record for 3 Birch St, Potsdam, NY 13676
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,117 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $1,247 (2026) |
| APN | 402203 87.037-1-4 |
| Primary APN | 402203 87.037-1-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,117 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 793 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 324 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 402203 87.037-1-4 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3 BIRCH ST |
| City | POTSDAM |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 13676 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01 - NOT Z |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LAWRENCE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CANTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 492100 |
3 Birch St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2009.
Source: St. Lawrence County and Canton Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 105, RENSSELAER FALLS, NY 13680-0105 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2009 / 12235 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3 Birch St was $1,247 with exemptions applied, up 5% from the year before.
Source: St. Lawrence County and Canton Town assessment roll, as of May 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | St. Lawrence County |
| County Subdivision | Canton Town |
| Municipality | Rensselaer Falls Village |
| Unified School District | Canton Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,247.00 (+4.97%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,188.00 | $28,500 Land $3,400 Building $25,100 | $43,846 Land $5,231 Building $38,615 |
| 2023 | $28,500 Land $3,400 Building $25,100 | $38,514 Land $4,595 Building $33,919 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 3 Birch St; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1983.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1983 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 3 Birch St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 91% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 115 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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