Erie County and Lancaster Town property record for 5280 William St, Lancaster, NY 14086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.633 acres (27,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,936 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145289 116.14-1-23 |
| Primary APN | 145289 116.14-1-23 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 416 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 27,500 sqft (0.633 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 274 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 670 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 400 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 440 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5280 WILLIAM ST |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14086-9304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 14206 |
5280 William St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5280 WILLIAM ST, LANCASTER, NY 14086-9304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5280 William St was $4,936 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.2% 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 | $4,936.00 (+2.24%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,828.00 (+2.05%) | $164,000 (-) Land $43,900 Building $120,100 | $256,250 (+12.49%) Land $68,594 Building $187,656 |
| 2024 | $4,731.00 Homeowner's exemption | $164,000 (-) Land $43,900 Building $120,100 | $227,800 (+4.16%) Land $60,978 Building $166,822 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $164,000 Land $43,900 Building $120,100 | $218,700 Land $58,542 Building $160,158 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5280 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 5280 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 95% of the US · lower than 94% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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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