Erie County and Lancaster Town property record for 53 Taft Ave, Lancaster, NY 14086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 702 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.523 acres (22,724 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,678 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145289 104.07-5-22 |
| Primary APN | 145289 104.07-5-22 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 702 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 702 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 22,724 sqft (0.523 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 299 ft deep x 75.7 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 53 TAFT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14086-1217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES |
| Legal Description | SC11 1333 PT 4 75.7X 299.03 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 14209 |
53 Taft Ave is owned by a company 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 | 53 TAFT AVE, LANCASTER, NY 14086-1217 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Taft Ave was $2,678 with exemptions applied, down 23% 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 | $2,678.00 (-23%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,478.00 (+47%) | $85,000 (-) Land $40,300 Building $44,700 | $132,813 (+12.46%) Land $62,969 Building $69,844 |
| 2024 | $2,366.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $85,000 (-) Land $40,300 Building $44,700 | $118,100 (+4.24%) Land $55,993 Building $62,107 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $85,000 Land $40,300 Building $44,700 | $113,300 Land $53,718 Building $59,582 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Taft Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · rainfall accumulation |
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 53 Taft Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 481 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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