1002 3rd St, Palmerton, PA 18071 Property Records

Carbon County property record for 1002 3rd St, Palmerton, PA 18071

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,656 sqft · built 1848
Lot Size0.25 acres (10,890 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$244,000 (Oct 2016)
Tax Bill$4,673 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN42A-48-A51

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN42A-48-A51
Alternative APN
  • 10878

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,656 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area912 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area744 sqft
Basement Area744 sqft
Unfinished Basement744 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1848
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1848
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialStone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area10,890 sqft (0.25 acres)
Lot Dimensions180 ft deep x 62 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area432 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Street Address1002 3RD ST
CityPALMERTON
StatePA
Zip18071-1224
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeR1
JurisdictionCARBON PA
Township / Civil DivisionPALMERTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3009
Census Tract20900

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Palmerton Historic District
listed 2018 · 1,218 contributing resources · NRIS 13000743

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Carbon County records, as of September 21, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1002 3RD ST, PALMERTON, PA 18071-1224
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 26, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 26, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 20, 1982
Deed Document Number20167196
Deed Book / Page2257 / 574
Prior Transfer DateSep 13, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0000006507
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Carbon County assessment roll, as of September 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyCarbon County
MunicipalityPalmerton Borough
Unified School DistrictPalmerton Area School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$4,673.00 (+15.58%)$44,100 (-) Land $6,850 Building $37,250
2024$4,043.00 (+3.09%)$44,100 (-) Land $6,850 Building $37,250
2023$3,922.00$44,100 Land $6,850 Building $37,250
2001$88,200 Land $13,700 Building $74,500

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 3, 2002 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemD WATER COMPANY
private · serves 150 people · EPA ID PA3130030
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2024
Also Mapped HerePALMERTON MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
Lead83 ppb (2022)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Aug 2025
E. coli
resolved · May 2018
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
currently in violation since Mar 2025
Coliform assessment
Jun 2018
Monitoring and Reporting9
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 392 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Blue Ridge Cable Technologies
Fiber · Cable in parts of the area
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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