Erie County and Lancaster Town property record for 5265 William St, Lancaster, NY 14086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,824 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 1.17 acres (51,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,911 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145289 116.03-2-15.2 |
| Primary APN | 145289 116.03-2-15.2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,824 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 51,000 sqft (1.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 680 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 804 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5265 WILLIAM ST |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14086-9305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OMITTED TAX FOR 1993 $ 2951.39 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFALLO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15.200 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 14206 |
5265 William St is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2016 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 | 5265 WILLIAM ST, LANCASTER, NY 14086-9305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 19, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113029622 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5265 William St was $6,911 with exemptions applied, up 2% 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 | $6,911.00 (+2.04%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $6,773.00 (+2%) | $239,000 (-) Land $51,000 Building $188,000 | $373,438 (+12.52%) Land $79,688 Building $293,750 |
| 2024 | $6,640.00 Homeowner's exemption | $239,000 (-) Land $51,000 Building $188,000 | $331,900 (+4.14%) Land $70,824 Building $261,076 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $239,000 Land $51,000 Building $188,000 | $318,700 Land $68,007 Building $250,693 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5265 William St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 5265 William St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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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