Erie County and Lancaster Town property record for 5251 William St, Lancaster, NY 14086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,146 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 3.1 acres (135,036 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Aug 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $5,656 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145289 116.03-2-13.11 |
| Primary APN | 145289 116.03-2-13.11 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,146 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,146 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 135,036 sqft (3.1 acres) |
| Lot Width | 100 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5251 WILLIAM ST |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14086-9673 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | THE BUFALLO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13.110 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 14206 |
Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5251 WILLIAM ST, LANCASTER, NY 14086-9673 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 10876 / 1715 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $5,656.00 (+2.15%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,537.00 (+2.01%) | $191,000 (-) Land $70,500 Building $120,500 | $298,438 (+12.49%) Land $110,156 Building $188,282 |
| 2024 | $5,428.00 Homeowner's exemption | $191,000 (-) Land $70,500 Building $120,500 | $265,300 (+4.16%) Land $97,925 Building $167,375 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $191,000 Land $70,500 Building $120,500 | $254,700 Land $94,012 Building $160,688 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 89% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 182 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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