Erie County and Lancaster Town property record for 402 Central Ave, Lancaster, NY 14086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $93,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,154 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145289 104.07-5-27 |
| Primary APN | 145289 104.07-5-27 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,240 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 520 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 12,480 sqft (0.287 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 194 ft deep x 64.4 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 402 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14086-1228 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SC11 1333 PT 2 64.7 194.6 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 14209 |
402 Central Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36 SHADYSIDE LN, LANCASTER, NY 14086-1158 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016257560 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11306 / 1522 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 402 Central Ave was $4,154, up 101.1% 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 | $4,154.00 (+101.06%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,066.00 (-48%) | $136,000 (-) Land $23,500 Building $112,500 | $212,500 (+12.49%) Land $36,719 Building $175,781 |
| 2024 | $3,973.00 | $136,000 (-) Land $23,500 Building $112,500 | $188,900 (+4.19%) Land $32,641 Building $156,259 |
| 2023 | $136,000 Land $23,500 Building $112,500 | $181,300 Land $31,328 Building $149,972 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 402 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 402 Central Ave 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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