Erie County and Lancaster Town property record for 42 Benson Dr, Lancaster, NY 14086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,210 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145203 115.07-5-15 |
| Primary APN | 145203 115.07-5-15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,560 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 42 BENSON DR |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14086-2726 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SC10 1911 D 7 63 X 12O |
| Legal Subdivision | PALMER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5024 |
| Census Tract | 14300 |
42 Benson Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2015.
Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 BENSON DR, LANCASTER, NY 14086-2726 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20152015106518 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11280 / 3102 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 25, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0112606683 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Benson Dr was $5,210, up 197% 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 |
| Municipality | Lancaster Village |
| Unified School District | Lancaster Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,210.00 (+197.04%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,754.00 (-65.32%) | $151,000 (-) Land $34,700 Building $116,300 | $235,938 (+12.51%) Land $54,219 Building $181,719 |
| 2024 | $5,058.00 | $151,000 (-) Land $34,700 Building $116,300 | $209,700 (+4.17%) Land $48,189 Building $161,511 |
| 2023 | $151,000 Land $34,700 Building $116,300 | $201,300 Land $46,259 Building $155,041 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Benson Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 (1980–1985) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1985 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 42 Benson Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) 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 684 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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