Erie County and Clarence Town property record for 4981 Kraus Rd, Clarence, NY 14031
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,208 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 1.1 acres (47,916 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $138,200 (Feb 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,041 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143200 71.02-5-6 |
| Primary APN | 143200 71.02-5-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,208 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 888 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 230 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 47,916 sqft (1.1 acres) |
| Lot Width | 78.8 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 256 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 020 0098000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4981 KRAUS RD |
| City | CLARENCE |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14031-1511 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC 6 1946FT N NL MAIN 1.02AC |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CLARENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 14704 |
Source: Erie County and Clarence Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4981 KRAUS RD, CLARENCE, NY 14031-1511 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
| Sep 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201528157 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11275 / 7350 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 4981 KRAUS RD, CLARENCE, NY 14031-1511 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4981 KRAUS RD, CLARENCE, NY 14031-1511 |
| Document Number | 0140193737 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14019/3737 |
| Instrument | 2021201309 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 281 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2045 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 4981 KRAUS RD, CLARENCE, NY 14031-1511 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4981 KRAUS RD, CLARENCE, NY 14031-1511 |
| Document Number | 0139559850 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 13955/9850 |
| Instrument | 2020154292 |
| Name | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92707 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 294 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2045 |
Source: Erie County and Clarence Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | Clarence Town |
| Unified School District | Clarence Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,041.00 (+162.74%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,538.00 (-59.25%) | $251,000 (-) Land $77,000 Building $174,000 | $251,000 (-) Land $77,000 Building $174,000 |
| 2024 | $3,774.00 | $251,000 (+52.12%) Land $77,000 Building $174,000 | $251,000 (+21.7%) Land $77,000 Building $174,000 |
| 2023 | $165,000 Land $76,000 Building $89,000 | $206,250 Land $95,000 Building $111,250 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 | Under 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 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 135 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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