Erie County and Lancaster Town property record for 288 Ransom Rd, Lancaster, NY 14086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,944 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 1.6 acres (69,696 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,321 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145289 117.00-3-6 |
| Primary APN | 145289 117.00-3-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,944 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 972 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 972 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 69,696 sqft (1.6 acres) |
| Lot Width | 150 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,026 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 288 RANSOM RD |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14086-9634 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SC R 2074 150 X 500 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 14206 |
288 Ransom Rd is owned by a company and is owner-occupied.
Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 288 RANSOM RD, LANCASTER, NY 14086-9634 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 288 Ransom Rd was $5,321 with exemptions applied, down 31.6% 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 | $5,321.00 (-31.56%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $7,775.00 (+57.52%) | $200,000 (-) Land $56,000 Building $144,000 | $312,500 (+12.49%) Land $87,500 Building $225,000 |
| 2024 | $4,936.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $200,000 (-) Land $56,000 Building $144,000 | $277,800 (+4.16%) Land $77,784 Building $200,016 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $200,000 Land $56,000 Building $144,000 | $266,700 Land $74,676 Building $192,024 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 288 Ransom Rd 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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| 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 288 Ransom Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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