Erie County and Lancaster Town property record for 4979 William St, Lancaster, NY 14086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,381 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 1.9 acres (82,764 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $146 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145289 115.19-2-11 |
| Primary APN | 145289 115.19-2-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,381 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 549 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 82,764 sqft (1.9 acres) |
| Lot Width | 105 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 152 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | LFST |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4979 WILLIAM ST |
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14086-9665 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SC R 2 1O5 X 829.89 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 14206 |
4979 William St, a single family home, is owned by a company.
Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 406, LANCASTER, NY 14086-0406 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4979 William St was $146, up 2.1% 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 | $146.00 (+2.1%) | ||
| 2025 | $143.00 (+410.71%) | $100,000 (-) Land $59,000 Building $41,000 | $156,250 (+12.49%) Land $92,187 Building $64,063 |
| 2024 | $28.00 Additional exemption filed | $100,000 (-) Land $59,000 Building $41,000 | $138,900 (+4.2%) Land $81,951 Building $56,949 |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $100,000 (-) Land $59,000 Building $41,000 | $133,300 (+16.01%) Land $78,647 Building $54,653 |
| 2022 | $100,000 Land $59,000 Building $41,000 | $114,900 Land $67,791 Building $47,109 | |
| 2021 | $23.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4979 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 4979 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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