Erie County and Lancaster Town property record for 396 Central Ave, Lancaster, NY 14086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (13,965 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $96,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,059 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145289 104.07-5-30 |
| Primary APN | 145289 104.07-5-30 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 13,965 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 284 ft deep x 49.3 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 396 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14086-1228 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SC11 1333 PT 1 49.3X 284 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 14209 |
Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 396 CENTRAL AVE, LANCASTER, NY 14086-1228 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 1, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005916 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11098 / 1925 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $4,059.00 (+2.42%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,963.00 (-4.21%) | $133,000 (-) Land $25,800 Building $107,200 | $207,813 (+12.51%) Land $40,313 Building $167,500 |
| 2024 | $4,137.00 Homeowner's exemption | $133,000 (-) Land $25,800 Building $107,200 | $184,700 (+4.17%) Land $35,829 Building $148,871 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $133,000 Land $25,800 Building $107,200 | $177,300 Land $34,394 Building $142,906 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 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.
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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