Erie County and Lancaster Town property record for 12 Colonial Ave, Lancaster, NY 14086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,656 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $164,900 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,572 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145203 115.26-2-8 |
| Primary APN | 145203 115.26-2-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,656 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 552 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1875 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 12 COLONIAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14086-2509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SC10 1307 61 4O X 12O |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANY SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 14300 |
12 Colonial Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2019.
Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 COLONIAL AVE, LANCASTER, NY 14086-2509 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI EVANS BK NA |
| Apr 28, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 31, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201974702 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11343 / 4066 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 12 COLONIAL AVE, LANCASTER, NY 14086-2509 |
| Document Number | 0113434066 |
| Book / Page | 011343 / 004066 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $164.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8728 BLANCHARD RD COLDEN NY 140339700, COLDEN, NY 14033-9700 |
| Document Number | 138933039 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 17, 2019 |
| Book Page | 013893/003039 |
| Name | EVANS BK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HAMBURG, NY 14075 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 16, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 12 COLONIAL AVE, LANCASTER, NY 14086-2509 |
| Document Number | 0138121206 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 COLONIAL AVE LANCASTER NY 140862509, LANCASTER, NY 14086-2509 |
| Document Number | 0138121206 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2017 |
| Book Page | 013812/001206 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Colonial Ave was $5,572, up 200.2% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | Lancaster Town |
| Municipality | Lancaster Village |
| Unified School District | Lancaster Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,572.00 (+200.22%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,856.00 (-65.71%) | $162,500 (-) Land $22,000 Building $140,500 | $253,906 (+12.5%) Land $34,375 Building $219,531 |
| 2024 | $5,412.00 | $162,500 (-) Land $22,000 Building $140,500 | $225,700 (+4.17%) Land $30,556 Building $195,144 |
| 2023 | $162,500 Land $22,000 Building $140,500 | $216,667 Land $29,333 Building $187,334 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Colonial Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 12 Colonial Ave 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 96% of the US · lower than 95% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ECWA DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 517 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks, Verizon.
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