Carbon County property record for 120 Ave A, Palmerton, PA 18071
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 966 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Mar 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $2,861 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 42A-48-N42 |
| Primary APN | 42A-48-N42 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 966 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 420 sqft |
| Basement Area | 474 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 474 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 120 AVENUE A |
|---|---|
| City | PALMERTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18071-1703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Jurisdiction | CARBON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | PALMERTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 20900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Palmerton Historic District listed 2018 · 1,218 contributing resources · NRIS 13000743 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
120 Ave A, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 1999.
Source: Carbon County records, as of September 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 120 AVENUE A, PALMERTON, PA 18071-1703 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 8, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 8, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 812 / 188 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 120 Ave A was $2,861.
Source: Carbon County assessment roll, as of September 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Carbon County |
| Municipality | Palmerton Borough |
| Unified School District | Palmerton Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,861.00 | $27,000 Land $5,400 Building $21,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,475.00 (+3.08%) | $27,000 (-) Land $5,400 Building $21,600 | |
| 2023 | $2,401.00 | $27,000 Land $5,400 Building $21,600 | |
| 2001 | $54,000 Land $10,800 Building $43,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 120 Ave A in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 22 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1983–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2024 · 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 120 Ave A 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 67% of the US · above 79% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | PALMERTON MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY private · serves 7,000 people · EPA ID PA3130012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jul 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 410 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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