Erie County and Lancaster Town property record for 228 Ransom Rd, Lancaster, NY 14086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 1.7 acres (74,052 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,092 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145289 117.00-3-20 |
| Primary APN | 145289 117.00-3-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,380 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,380 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 74,052 sqft (1.7 acres) |
| Lot Width | 100 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,136 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 228 RANSOM RD |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14086-9634 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SC R 2074 1OO X 689 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 14206 |
228 Ransom Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 RANSOM RD, LANCASTER, NY 14086-9634 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 228 Ransom Rd was $5,092 with exemptions applied, up 1.8% 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 | $5,092.00 (+1.82%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,001.00 (+1.71%) | $186,000 (-) Land $57,000 Building $129,000 | $290,625 (+12.51%) Land $89,062 Building $201,563 |
| 2024 | $4,917.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $186,000 (-) Land $57,000 Building $129,000 | $258,300 (+4.15%) Land $79,156 Building $179,144 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $186,000 Land $57,000 Building $129,000 | $248,000 Land $76,000 Building $172,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 228 Ransom Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 228 Ransom Rd is low, with 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 93% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 45 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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