Erie County and Lancaster Town property record for 5017 William St, Lancaster, NY 14086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,864 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 1.3 acres (56,628 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Dec 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $7,969 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145289 115.19-2-17 |
| Primary APN | 145289 115.19-2-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,864 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,444 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 420 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 56,628 sqft (1.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 465 ft deep x 118 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 704 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Vinyl Pool |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 246 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5017 WILLIAM ST |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14086-9682 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SC R 118.5 465.93 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 14206 |
5017 William St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2009.
Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5017 WILLIAM ST, LANCASTER, NY 14086-9682 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 7, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20092009250592 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11174 / 7485 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 5017 WILLIAM ST, LANCASTER, NY 14086-9682 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5017 WILLIAM ST, LANCASTER, NY 14086-9682 |
| Document Number | 0139540073 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 3, 2020 |
| Book Page | 13954/73 |
| Instrument | 2020146335 |
| Name | WESTERN DIVISION FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14221 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 2, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5017 William St was $7,969, up 106.3% 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 | $7,969.00 (+106.34%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,862.00 (-50.28%) | $277,000 (-) Land $53,000 Building $224,000 | $432,813 (+12.51%) Land $82,813 Building $350,000 |
| 2024 | $7,767.00 | $277,000 (-) Land $53,000 Building $224,000 | $384,700 (+4.17%) Land $73,607 Building $311,093 |
| 2023 | $277,000 Land $53,000 Building $224,000 | $369,300 Land $70,660 Building $298,640 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5017 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 5017 William St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 93% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 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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