Erie County and Lancaster Town property record for 5270 William St, Lancaster, NY 14086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,032 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,443 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145289 116.14-1-25 |
| Primary APN | 145289 116.14-1-25 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,032 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,528 sqft |
| Basement Area | 504 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 504 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 20,000 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 740 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5270 WILLIAM ST |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14086-9304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 100 X 200 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 14206 |
5270 William St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2016.
Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5270 WILLIAM ST, LANCASTER, NY 14086-9304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016205787 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11302 / 7376 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5270 William St was $5,443, up 105.6% 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 | $5,443.00 (+105.55%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,648.00 (-49.28%) | $183,000 (-) Land $37,000 Building $146,000 | $285,938 (+12.49%) Land $57,813 Building $228,125 |
| 2024 | $5,221.00 | $183,000 (-) Land $37,000 Building $146,000 | $254,200 (+4.18%) Land $51,396 Building $202,804 |
| 2023 | $183,000 Land $37,000 Building $146,000 | $244,000 Land $49,333 Building $194,667 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5270 William St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 5270 William 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 202 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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