Niagara County and Lewiston Town property record for 896 James Dr, Lewiston, NY 14092
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,780 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,870 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 292489 102.13-2-35 |
| Primary APN | 292489 102.13-2-35 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,780 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 980 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 190 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 174 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 896 JAMES DR |
|---|---|
| City | LEWISTON |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14092-2062 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GLENWOOD SUB 524544 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35.000 |
| Jurisdiction | NIAGARA NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWISTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 24404 |
896 James Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Niagara County and Lewiston Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 896 JAMES DR, LEWISTON, NY 14092-2062 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 896 James Dr was $5,870 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Niagara County and Lewiston Town assessment roll, as of April 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Niagara County |
| County Subdivision | Lewiston Town |
| Unified School District | Lewiston-Porter Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,870.00 (+2.89%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,705.00 | $128,000 Land $17,700 Building $110,300 | $320,000 Land $44,250 Building $275,750 |
| 2023 | $128,000 Land $17,700 Building $110,300 | $278,261 Land $38,478 Building $239,783 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 896 James Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 6, 2025 · 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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 896 James Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | LEWISTON WATER IMPROVEMENTAREA serves 16,257 people · EPA ID NY3100561 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NIAGARA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 149 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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