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521 Central Ave, Lancaster, NY 14086 Property Records

Erie County and Lancaster Town property record for 521 Central Ave, Lancaster, NY 14086

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,669 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.247 acres (10,725 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$150,000 (Sep 2017)
Tax Bill$5,285 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2017 Foreclosure
Sep 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN145289 93.19-4-65

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN145289 93.19-4-65
Alternative APN
  • 52890931900004065000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,669 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,669 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick
Lot Area10,725 sqft (0.247 acres)
Lot Dimensions143 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area484 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address521 CENTRAL AVE
CityLANCASTER
StateNY
Zip14086-1237
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSC11 2165 3 74 X 143
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number65.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionLANCASTER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract14209

Owner

521 Central Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2017.

Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address521 CENTRAL AVE, LANCASTER, NY 14086-1237
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 14, 2017Grant Deed, Foreclosure
Sep 14, 2017Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 14, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 14, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2017186987
Deed Book / Page11318 / 7339
Prior Transfer DateAug 30, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc0138274772
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2017: Grant Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateSep 14, 2017
Property Address521 CENTRAL AVE, LANCASTER, NY 14086-1237
Document Number0113187339
Book / Page011318 / 007339
Instrument DateAug 30, 2017
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedNov 14, 2017

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$150.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address90 IMPALA PKWY LANCASTER NY 140861359, LANCASTER, NY 14086-1359

September 2017: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateSep 14, 2017
Property Address521 CENTRAL AVE, LANCASTER, NY 14086-1237
Document Number0113187335
Book / Page011318 / 007335
Instrument DateAug 30, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 24, 2019

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address521 CENTRAL AVE LANCASTER NY 140861237, LANCASTER, NY 14086-1237

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 521 Central Ave was $5,285, up 98.1% from the year before.

Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
County SubdivisionLancaster Town
Unified School DistrictLancaster Central School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$5,285.00 (+98.09%)
2025$2,668.00 (-48.39%)$178,000 (-) Land $20,400 Building $157,600$278,125 (+12.51%) Land $31,875 Building $246,250
2024$5,170.00$178,000 (-) Land $20,400 Building $157,600$247,200 (+4.17%) Land $28,331 Building $218,869
2023$178,000 Land $20,400 Building $157,600$237,300 Land $27,196 Building $210,104

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 521 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1978–1979)
Most Recent ClaimSep 1979 · rainfall accumulation

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

Wildfire risk around 521 Central Ave 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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemECWA LANCASTER
serves 29,018 people · EPA ID NY1400421
Water SourcePurchased surface water from ECWA DIRECT
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead10 ppb (2020–2022)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 218 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: GoNetspeed.

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