Erie County and Lancaster Town property record for 4947 William St, Lancaster, NY 14086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 852 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.772 acres (33,540 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,875 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145289 115.19-2-3 |
| Primary APN | 145289 115.19-2-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 852 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 852 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 33,540 sqft (0.772 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 429 ft deep x 78 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4947 WILLIAM ST |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14086-9665 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SC R PT 10 78 X 429.89 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 14206 |
4947 William St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2012.
Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4947 WILLIAM ST, LANCASTER, NY 14086-9665 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 6, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 6, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201230079 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11217 / 519 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4947 William St was $3,875 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.4% 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 | $3,875.00 (+2.43%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,783.00 (+2.11%) | $125,000 (-) Land $47,600 Building $77,400 | $195,313 (+12.51%) Land $74,375 Building $120,938 |
| 2024 | $3,705.00 Homeowner's exemption | $125,000 (-) Land $47,600 Building $77,400 | $173,600 (+4.14%) Land $66,107 Building $107,493 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $125,000 Land $47,600 Building $77,400 | $166,700 Land $63,479 Building $103,221 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4947 William St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 (1983–1989) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1989 · river or lake flooding |
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 4947 William St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 89% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 93 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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