Erie County and Lancaster Town property record for 18 Taft Ave, Lancaster, NY 14086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,306 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.363 acres (15,776 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,166 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145289 104.07-5-15 |
| Primary APN | 145289 104.07-5-15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,306 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,306 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 15,776 sqft (0.363 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 116 ft wide |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 18 TAFT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14086-1218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES |
| Legal Description | SC11 1333 PT 18 116.2X 136 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 14209 |
18 Taft Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2023.
Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 TAFT AVE, LANCASTER, NY 14086-1218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 8, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114173396 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 18 TAFT AVE, LANCASTER, NY 14086-1218 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18 TAFT AVE, LANCASTER, NY 14086-1218 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0114137589 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2023 |
| Book Page | 11413/7589 |
| Instrument | 2023019795 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14201 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jan 20, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 18 Taft Ave was $5,166 with exemptions applied, up 2.2% 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 |
| Unified School District | Lancaster Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,166.00 (+2.22%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,054.00 (+2.02%) | $172,000 (-) Land $29,500 Building $142,500 | $268,750 (+12.49%) Land $46,094 Building $222,656 |
| 2024 | $4,954.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $172,000 (-) Land $29,500 Building $142,500 | $238,900 (+4.19%) Land $40,974 Building $197,926 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $172,000 Land $29,500 Building $142,500 | $229,300 Land $39,328 Building $189,972 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18 Taft Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · rainfall accumulation |
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 18 Taft 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 LANCASTER serves 29,018 people · EPA ID NY1400421 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ECWA DIRECT |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2020–2022) 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 481 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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