488 Central Ave, Lancaster, NY 14086 Property Records

Erie County and Lancaster Town property record for 488 Central Ave, Lancaster, NY 14086

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,746 sqft · built 1945
Lot Size0.346 acres (15,050 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$85,000 (Nov 2012)
Tax Bill$5,066 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN145289 93.19-3-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN145289 93.19-3-1
Alternative APN
  • 52890931900003001000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,746 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,026 sqft
Upper Floors Area720 sqft
Game RoomGame Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1945
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1945
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialBrick
Lot Area15,050 sqft (0.346 acres)
Lot Dimensions215 ft deep x 70 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area540 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area96 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address488 CENTRAL AVE
CityLANCASTER
StateNY
Zip14086-1236
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRES
Legal DescriptionSC11 70 X 215
Legal SubdivisionTHE HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number1.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionLANCASTER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
Census Tract14209

Owner

Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address488 CENTRAL AVE, LANCASTER, NY 14086-1236
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 15, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 15, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 21, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page11233 / 4254
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionERIE NY
Property Address488 CENTRAL AVE, LANCASTER, NY 14086-1236
Document Number0138305756
Book / Page013830 / 005756
Instrument DateSep 26, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 11, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address488 CENTRAL AVE LANCASTER NY 140861236, LANCASTER, NY 14086-1236

Mortgage

Document Number0138305756
DateOct 9, 2017
Book Page013830/005756
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 8, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
County SubdivisionLancaster Town
Unified School DistrictLancaster Central School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$5,066.00 (+2.22%) Homeowner's exemption
2025$4,956.00 (+2.06%)$170,000 (-) Land $28,000 Building $142,000$265,625 (+12.51%) Land $43,750 Building $221,875
2024$4,856.00 Homeowner's exemption$170,000 (-) Land $28,000 Building $142,000$236,100 (+4.15%) Land $38,887 Building $197,213
2023Homeowner's exemption$170,000 Land $28,000 Building $142,000$226,700 Land $37,339 Building $189,361

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1978)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemECWA LANCASTER
serves 29,018 people · EPA ID NY1400421
Water SourcePurchased surface water from ECWA DIRECT
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead10 ppb (2020–2022)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 445 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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