Erie County and Lancaster Town property record for 39 Hess Pl, Lancaster, NY 14086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,028 sqft · built 1864 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $122,750 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,472 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145289 104.07-6-27.2 |
| Primary APN | 145289 104.07-6-27.2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,028 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 852 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1864 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1864 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 114 ft deep x 76 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 39 HESS PL |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14086-1340 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES |
| Legal Description | MC 477 SL 17 18 EAST 6 FT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | SETTER SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27.200 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 14209 |
39 Hess Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2005.
Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 39 HESS PL, LANCASTER, NY 14086-1340 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 4, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20052005124697 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11107 / 4470 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 39 Hess Pl was $5,472 with a homeowner's exemption, 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 | $5,472.00 (+2.17%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,356.00 (+2.04%) | $185,000 (-) Land $17,000 Building $168,000 | $289,063 (+12.52%) Land $26,563 Building $262,500 |
| 2024 | $5,249.00 Homeowner's exemption | $185,000 (-) Land $17,000 Building $168,000 | $256,900 (+4.13%) Land $23,607 Building $233,293 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $185,000 Land $17,000 Building $168,000 | $246,700 Land $22,670 Building $224,030 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 39 Hess 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 39 Hess 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 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 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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