Erie County and Lancaster Town property record for 68 Taft Ave, Lancaster, NY 14086
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,880 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,464 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,906 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145289 104.07-5-7 |
| Primary APN | 145289 104.07-5-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,880 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,880 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 10,464 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 108 ft deep x 96 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 68 TAFT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14086-1218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RES |
| Legal Description | SC11 1333 8B 96 X 108.74 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 14209 |
68 Taft Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2021.
Source: Erie County and Lancaster Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 68 TAFT AVE, LANCASTER, NY 14086-1218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HUNT MORTGAGE |
| Nov 1, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202113997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11373 / 3645 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 17, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0111639760 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 68 TAFT AVE, LANCASTER, NY 14086-1218 |
| Document Number | 0113733645 |
| Book / Page | 11373 / 3645 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021013997 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,020.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 68 TAFT AVE, 68, LANCASTER, NY 14086-1218 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 408 CALLE MADRID, RIO RICO, AZ 85648-3206 |
| Document Number | 0139763922 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 13976/3922 |
| Name | HUNT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 68 TAFT AVE, LANCASTER, NY 14086-1218 |
| Document Number | 0113521582 |
| Book / Page | 11352 / 1582 |
| Map Reference | DOC 1074&1333 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019241574 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $690.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 68 TAFT AVE, 68, LANCASTER, NY 14086-1218 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 68 TAFT AVE, LANCASTER, NY 14086-1218 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 68 Taft Ave was $6,906, up 110.4% 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 | $6,906.00 (+110.36%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,283.00 (-50.52%) | $238,000 (-) Land $19,600 Building $218,400 | $371,875 (+12.48%) Land $30,625 Building $341,250 |
| 2024 | $6,635.00 | $238,000 (-) Land $19,600 Building $218,400 | $330,600 (+4.19%) Land $27,226 Building $303,374 |
| 2023 | $238,000 Land $19,600 Building $218,400 | $317,300 Land $26,131 Building $291,169 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 68 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 68 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 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 445 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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