Erie County and Lancaster Town property record for 5 Sterling Pl, Lancaster, NY 14086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,331 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $303,800 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $9,363 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145289 93.16-4-42 |
| Primary APN | 145289 93.16-4-42 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,331 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,192 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,139 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 76 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5 STERLING PL |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14086-4419 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 14208 |
5 Sterling Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2012.
Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 STERLING PL, LANCASTER, NY 14086-4419 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 25, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11235 / 9457 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Sterling Pl was $9,363 with exemptions applied, down 44.5% 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 | $9,363.00 (-44.53%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $16,879.00 (+112.18%) | $360,000 (-) Land $100,000 Building $260,000 | $562,500 (+12.5%) Land $156,250 Building $406,250 |
| 2024 | $7,955.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $360,000 (-) Land $100,000 Building $260,000 | $500,000 (+4.17%) Land $138,889 Building $361,111 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $360,000 Land $100,000 Building $260,000 | $480,000 Land $133,333 Building $346,667 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Sterling Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1981 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 5 Sterling Pl has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 357 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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