St. Lawrence County and Potsdam Town property record for 540 River Rd, Potsdam, NY 13676
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,336 sqft · built 1850 |
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| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,251 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Transfer |
| APN | 407489 53.072-1-8 |
| Primary APN | 407489 53.072-1-8 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,336 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,330 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,232 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Lot Width | 40 ft Width |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
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| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Patio Area | 302 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Canopy | 252 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 407489 53.072-1-8 |
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| Street Address | 540 RIVER RD |
| City | POTSDAM |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 13676-3106 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Unknown |
| Local Zoning Code | 01 - NOT Z |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LAWRENCE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | POTSDAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 491000 |
540 River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: St. Lawrence County and Potsdam Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 RIVER RD, POTSDAM, NY 13676-3106 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ST LAWRENCE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 540 RIVER RD, POTSDAM, NY 13676-3106 |
| Document Number | 0000004513 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 4513 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 540 RIVER RD POTSDAM NY 136763106, POTSDAM, NY 13676-3106 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 540 River Rd was $6,251 with exemptions applied, up 45.5% from the year before.
Source: St. Lawrence County and Potsdam Town assessment roll, as of May 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | St. Lawrence County |
| County Subdivision | Potsdam Town |
| Unified School District | Potsdam Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,251.00 (+45.47%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,297.00 | $224,000 Land $20,000 Building $204,000 | $224,000 Land $20,000 Building $204,000 |
| 2023 | $97,500 Land $20,000 Building $77,500 | $131,757 Land $27,027 Building $104,730 |
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 540 River Rd.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 540 River Rd 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 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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