Erie County and Lancaster Town property record for 5218 Genesee St, Bowmansville, NY 14026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,106 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 1.46 acres (63,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,262 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 145289 93.06-1-8 |
| Primary APN | 145289 93.06-1-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,106 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,106 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 63,500 sqft (1.46 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 634 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 434 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5218 GENESEE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BOWMANSVILLE |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14026-1038 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | SC12 1OO X 634.93 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 14208 |
5218 Genesee St is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2013 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5218 GENESEE ST, BOWMANSVILLE, NY 14026-1038 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 17, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0112379723 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5218 Genesee St was $4,262 with exemptions applied, down 35.1% 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 | $4,262.00 (-35.15%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $6,572.00 (+63.69%) | $169,000 (-) Land $54,500 Building $114,500 | $264,063 (+12.51%) Land $85,156 Building $178,907 |
| 2024 | $4,015.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $169,000 (-) Land $54,500 Building $114,500 | $234,700 (+4.17%) Land $75,687 Building $159,013 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $169,000 Land $54,500 Building $114,500 | $225,300 Land $72,656 Building $152,644 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5218 Genesee St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 19 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 22 (1979–2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2008 · 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 risk around 5218 Genesee 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 96% of the US · lower than 95% 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 199 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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