Erie County and Lancaster Town property record for 4871 William St, Lancaster, NY 14086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,377 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.96 acres (41,818 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,444 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Transfer Jan 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145289 115.18-6-3.1 |
| Primary APN | 145289 115.18-6-3.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,377 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,377 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 41,818 sqft (0.96 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 284 ft deep x 160 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4871 WILLIAM ST |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14086-3205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SC R 604 F 44TO 41 160 X 134.2 |
| Legal Subdivision | MILLER DEPEW LAND COMPANYS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.100 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 14207 |
4871 William St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2021.
Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4871 WILLIAM ST, LANCASTER, NY 14086-3205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2021 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jan 21, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 21, 2021 | Executor's Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 21, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202112658 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11373 / 1649 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4871 WILLIAM ST, LANCASTER, NY 14086-3205 |
| Document Number | 0113731644 |
| Book / Page | 011373 / 001644 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4871 WILLIAM ST LANCASTER NY 140863205, LANCASTER, NY 14086-3205 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4871 WILLIAM ST, LANCASTER, NY 14086-3205 |
| Document Number | 0113731641 |
| Book / Page | 011373 / 001641 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $60.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4871 E ROUEN CHEEKTOWAGA NY 14227, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227 |
| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4871 WILLIAM ST, LANCASTER, NY 14086-3205 |
| Document Number | 0113731649 |
| Book / Page | 11373 / 1649 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021012658 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $680.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4871 WILLIAM ST, 4871, LANCASTER, NY 14086-3205 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4871 WILLIAM ST, LANCASTER, NY 14086-3205 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4871 William St was $4,444 with exemptions applied, down 11.9% 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 | $4,444.00 (-11.86%) Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,042.00 (+60.78%) | $178,000 (-) Land $49,600 Building $128,400 | $278,125 (+12.51%) Land $77,500 Building $200,625 |
| 2024 | $3,136.00 Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $178,000 (-) Land $49,600 Building $128,400 | $247,200 (+4.17%) Land $68,883 Building $178,317 |
| 2023 | Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $178,000 Land $49,600 Building $128,400 | $237,300 Land $66,124 Building $171,176 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4871 William St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 4871 William St is low, with 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 94% of the US · lower than 93% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 265 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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