Erie County and Lancaster Town property record for 5281 William St, Lancaster, NY 14086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,865 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $172,000 (Jun 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $6,696 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145289 116.03-2-19 |
| Primary APN | 145289 116.03-2-19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,865 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,066 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 799 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft (1.5 acres) |
| Lot Width | 100 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5281 WILLIAM ST |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14086-9305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SC R 100 X 68O |
| Legal Subdivision | BUFFALO CREEK RESERVATION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 14206 |
5281 William St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2004.
Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5281 WILLIAM ST, LANCASTER, NY 14086-9305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20041049 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11077 / 5230 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5281 William St was $6,696 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.1% 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 | $6,696.00 (+2.06%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $6,561.00 (+1.99%) | $230,000 (-) Land $55,000 Building $175,000 | $359,375 (+12.52%) Land $85,937 Building $273,438 |
| 2024 | $6,433.00 Homeowner's exemption | $230,000 (-) Land $55,000 Building $175,000 | $319,400 (+4.14%) Land $76,378 Building $243,022 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $230,000 Land $55,000 Building $175,000 | $306,700 Land $73,341 Building $233,359 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5281 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 5281 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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