Carbon County property record for 1 Switchback Ave, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,808 sqft · built 1807 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,691 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 83A2-18-J37 |
| Primary APN | 83A2-18-J37 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,808 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1807 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1807 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Log |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 42 ft deep x 175 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 373 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1 SWITCHBACK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | JIM THORPE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18229-1232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Jurisdiction | CARBON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | JIM THORPE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 20102 |
Source: Carbon County records, as of September 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 SWITCHBACK AVE, JIM THORPE, PA 18229-1232 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 1994 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 1994 |
| Deed Book / Page | 571 / 250 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARBON PA |
| Property Address | 1 SWITCHBACK AVE, JIM THORPE, PA 18229-1232 |
| Document Number | 0000006460 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP, ACCURATE EQUITY GRP |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 SWITCHBACK AVE JIM THORPE PA 182291232, JIM THORPE, PA 18229-1232 |
| Document Number | 0000006460 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Book Page | 002388/000633 |
| Instrument | 6460 |
| Name | BRANCH BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Sep 26, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Carbon County assessment roll, as of September 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Carbon County |
| Municipality | Jim Thorpe Borough |
| Unified School District | Jim Thorpe Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,691.00 (+12.49%) | $66,250 (-) Land $14,350 Building $51,900 | |
| 2024 | $5,059.00 (+1.85%) | $66,250 (-) Land $14,350 Building $51,900 | |
| 2023 | $4,967.00 | $66,250 Land $14,350 Building $51,900 | |
| 2001 | $132,500 Land $28,700 Building $103,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 3, 2002 · 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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2004) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Tropical Depression Ivan |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 88% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | JIM THORPE BOROUGH WATER WEST serves 2,274 people · EPA ID PA3130044 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Oct 2020 |
| 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 209 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Cable Technologies Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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