Erie County and Lancaster Town property record for 5243 Transit Rd, Depew, NY 14043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.128 acres (5,580 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,283 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145201 115.05-1-28 |
| Primary APN | 145201 115.05-1-28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,580 sqft (0.128 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 93 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5243 TRANSIT RD |
|---|---|
| City | DEPEW |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14043-4335 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | COMM |
| Legal Description | TRANSIT RD WIDENING PRJCT -3' FROM DEPTH |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2046 |
| Census Tract | 14502 |
5243 Transit Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2025.
Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 192 CLAUDE DR, BUFFALO, NY 14206-2459 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 7, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025103130 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11446 / 5059 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5243 Transit Rd was $3,283, up 302.8% 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 |
| Municipality | Depew Village |
| Unified School District | Depew Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,283.00 (+302.82%) | ||
| 2025 | $815.00 (-72.33%) | $75,000 (-) Land $22,300 Building $52,700 | $117,188 (+12.46%) Land $34,844 Building $82,344 |
| 2024 | $2,945.00 Homeowner's exemption | $75,000 (-) Land $22,300 Building $52,700 | $104,200 (+4.2%) Land $30,982 Building $73,218 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $75,000 Land $22,300 Building $52,700 | $100,000 Land $29,733 Building $70,267 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5243 Transit Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
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 5243 Transit Rd 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 DIRECT public/private · serves 313,380 people · EPA ID NY1400443 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) 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 246 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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