Erie County and Lancaster Town property record for 257 Seneca Pl, Lancaster, NY 14086
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.302 acres (13,125 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Sep 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $6,557 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145289 93.20-3-41 |
| Primary APN | 145289 93.20-3-41 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 13,125 sqft (0.302 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 314 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 375 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 257 SENECA PL |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14086-1362 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | RES |
| Legal Description | SC 8 900 213-14 215 1O5 X 125 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 14209 |
257 Seneca Pl, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2007.
Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 SENECA PL, LANCASTER, NY 14086-1362 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 12, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 12, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20072007194476 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11134 / 5248 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 257 Seneca Pl was $6,557 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.8% 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 | $6,557.00 (+2.76%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $6,381.00 (+2.11%) | $200,000 (-) Land $17,000 Building $183,000 | $312,500 (+12.49%) Land $26,562 Building $285,938 |
| 2024 | $6,249.00 Homeowner's exemption | $200,000 (-) Land $17,000 Building $183,000 | $277,800 (+4.16%) Land $23,613 Building $254,187 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $200,000 Land $17,000 Building $183,000 | $266,700 Land $22,669 Building $244,031 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 257 Seneca Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 Claims | 2 (1978–1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1979 · 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 257 Seneca Pl 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 95% of the US · lower than 94% 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 445 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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