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542 Lake Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086 - Property report

Also known as: 542 Lake Ave

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Property type

One Family Year-Round Residence (210)

Year built

1959

Acreage

1.8

Sale price

$86,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
542 Lake Avenue
Alternate address(es)
542 Old Lake Ave
ZIP code
14086
County
Erie
Parcel ID
126.80-2-11

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
02/18/2015
Sale price
$86,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$3,530
Zoning & Use
Zoning
RES
Building
Property type
One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Building sq. ft.
1252
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1
Year built
1959
AC
Yes
Rooms
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Wood
Building style
Ranch
Kitchen
1
Basement
Full
Fireplaces
1
Heating
Hot air
Fuel
Gas
First story sq. ft.
Lot
Acreage
1.8
Frontage
100 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
2 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
25 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
145201

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Ownership

Ownership information for 542 Lake Avenue, Lancaster, NY

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 542 Lake Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/18/2015 $86,000 XXXXX XXXXX XXXX, XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
06/22/2010 $155,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXX-XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
06/22/2010 $1 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/21/2015 - R
02/18/2015 - D		 Deed
(Referee`s deed)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX, XX
07/01/2010 - R
06/22/2010 - D		 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
06/22/2010 - D
06/22/2010 - R		 Deed XXXXX-XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
11/23/2004 - D
11/23/2004 - R		 Deed XXXXX & XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX & XXX
07/23/2004 - D
07/23/2004 - R		 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX & X XXX XXXXX & XXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 542 Lake Avenue, Lancaster, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$3,530
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$264,063
Land value
$58,000
Building value
$206,063
Assessed value
$169,000

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $234,700 $169,000 20.8856 $3,530 +7.16%
2024 $225,300 $169,000 19.49 $3,294 -12.72%
2023 $194,300 $169,000 22.33 $3,774 -10.36%
2022 $169,000 $169,000 24.91 $4,210 -1.15%
2021 $169,000 $169,000 25.2 $4,259 +30.47%
2020 $168,800 $130,000 25.11 $3,264 -8.39%
2019 $147,700 $130,000 27.41 $3,563 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 542 Lake Avenue, Lancaster, NY

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Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2, X

Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
William Street School 5 Public 4-6 1,293 0.75
Como Park Elementary School 6 Public K-3 381 1.46
Cayuga Heights Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 864 2.03
Cayuga Heights Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 864 2.03
Court Street Elementary School 5 Public K-3 297 2.08
St. Marys Elementary School NR Private PK-8 189 2.22
St. Marys Elementary School NR Private PK-8 189 2.22
Our Lady Of Pompeii School NR Private K-8 86 2.57
St. James Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 0 2.64
St. James Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 0 2.64
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lancaster Middle School 4 Public 7-8 873 1.68
St. Marys Elementary School NR Private PK-8 189 2.22
Depew Middle School 4 Public 6-8 427 2.23
Our Lady Of Pompeii School NR Private K-8 86 2.57
St. James Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 0 2.64
Annunciation School NR Private PK, K-8 128 3.18
Sts. Peter and Paul School NR Private PK, K-8 0 3.20
Iroquois Middle School 5 Public 6-8 450 4.00
East Middle School 3 Public 6-8 582 4.06
Western Psychiatric Center NR Public 4, 6-12 32 4.78
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Depew High School 7 Public 9-12 545 2.23
God's New Covenant Academy NR Private 11-12 0 2.54
St Marys High School NR Private 9-12 407 2.57
Iroquois Senior High School 8 Public 9-12 663 4.00
Lancaster High School 10 Public 9-12 1,652 4.07
West Seneca East Senior High School 7 Public 9-12 811 4.22
Center Road Christian Academy NR Private K-11 9 4.24
Cantalician Center For Learning NR Private PK-12 434 4.75
Western Psychiatric Center NR Public 4, 6-12 32 4.78
Cheektowaga High School 4 Public 9-12 705 5.40

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Neighbors for 542 Lake Avenue, Lancaster, NY

12 Sagebrush Ln, Lancaster 636 Aurora St, Lancaster 550 Lake Ave, Lancaster 652 Aurora St, Lancaster 632 Aurora St, Lancaster 546 Lake Ave, Lancaster 538 Lake Ave, Lancaster 536 Lake Ave, Lancaster 10 Sagebrush Ln, Lancaster 600 Aurora St, Lancaster 564 Aurora St, Lancaster 556 Lake Ave, Lancaster 512 Lake Ave, Lancaster 12 Rue Madeleine Way, Lancaster 9 Hampton CT, Lancaster 654 Aurora St, Lancaster 606 Aurora St, Lancaster 16 Sagebrush Ln, Lancaster 14 Sagebrush Ln, Lancaster 646 Aurora St, Lancaster

Nearby ZIP codes for 542 Lake Avenue, Lancaster, NY

14001, Erie County, NY 14004, Erie County, NY 14026, Erie County, NY 14031, Erie County, NY 14032, Erie County, NY 14043, Erie County, NY 14051, Erie County, NY 14059, Erie County, NY 14068, Erie County, NY 14102, Erie County, NY 14169, Erie County, NY 14206, Erie County, NY 14215, Erie County, NY 14226, Erie County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 542 Lake Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086?

The development at 542 Lake Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086 was built in 1959.

What is the total square footage of 542 Lake Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086?

542 Lake Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086 has a total of 1,252 square feet.

When was 542 Lake Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086 last sold and what was the sale price?

542 Lake Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086 was last sold on 02/18/2015 for $86,000.

What is the assessed value of 542 Lake Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086?

542 Lake Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086 is currently assessed at $169,000.

What are the property taxes for 542 Lake Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086?

The property taxes for 542 Lake Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086 total $3,529.

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