Erie County and Lancaster Town property record for 5098 William St, Lancaster, NY 14086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,480 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,520 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Jul 2020 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145289 115.16-1-27 |
| Primary APN | 145289 115.16-1-27 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,480 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 640 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 164 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 378 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5098 WILLIAM ST |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14086-9664 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MC 2790 SL 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 14206 |
5098 William St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2019.
Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5098 WILLIAM ST, LANCASTER, NY 14086-9664 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage EMM LOANS LLC |
| Jul 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| May 6, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 5, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201986856 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11344 / 366 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5098 WILLIAM ST, LANCASTER, NY 14086-9664 |
| Document Number | 0000121478 |
| Book / Page | 14203 / 8871 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026121478 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5098 WILLIAM ST, LANCASTER, NY 14086-9664 |
| Document Number | 0000121478, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14203/8871 |
| Instrument | 2026121478 |
| Name | EMM LOANS LLC |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 5098 WILLIAM ST, LANCASTER, NY 14086-9664 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE GROUP LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0139466712 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 13946/6712 |
| Instrument | 2020111969 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Jun 29, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 6, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5098 WILLIAM ST, LANCASTER, NY 14086-9664 |
| Document Number | 0113440366 |
| Book / Page | 011344 / 000366 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $235.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 DARTWOOD DR CHEEKTOWAGA NY 142273120, CHEEKTOWAGA, NY 14227-3120 |
| Document Number | 138950204 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 6, 2019 |
| Book Page | 013895/000204 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 5, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5098 William St was $6,520 with a veteran's exemption, up 7.5% 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 | $6,520.00 (+7.47%) Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $6,067.00 (+3.04%) | $235,000 (-) Land $25,000 Building $210,000 | $367,188 (+12.5%) Land $39,063 Building $328,125 |
| 2024 | $5,888.00 Veteran's exemption | $235,000 (-) Land $25,000 Building $210,000 | $326,400 (+4.18%) Land $34,723 Building $291,677 |
| 2023 | Veteran's exemption | $235,000 Land $25,000 Building $210,000 | $313,300 Land $33,330 Building $279,970 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5098 William St 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 Claims | 2 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1979 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 5098 William St is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 96% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 371 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 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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