126 Nicholas Ave, Old Forge, PA 18518 Property Records

Lackawanna County property record for 126 Nicholas Ave, Old Forge, PA 18518

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2,212 sqft · built 2000
Lot Size	0.2 acres (8,749 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$260,000 (Jul 2006)
Tax Bill	$49,448 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2026 Mortgage Jan 2019 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16520010036`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16520010036`

Interior

Building Area	2,212 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2000
Effective Year Built	Effective 2000
Lot Area	8,749 sqft (0.2 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	126 NICHOLAS AVE
City	OLD FORGE
State	PA
Zip	18518-1032
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	110X81X96X37X46 BLDG & LAND
Legal Subdivision	FORGE ESTATES
Jurisdiction	LACKAWANNA PA
Township / Civil Division	OLD FORGE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4007
Census Tract	112600

Owner

Source: Lackawanna County records, as of August 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	126 NICHOLAS AVE, OLD FORGE, PA 18518-1032
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 5, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIDELITY DEPOSIT AND DISCOUNT BANK
Jan 23, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage THE FIDELITY DEPOSIT & DISCOUNT BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 12, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 12, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	200619397
Last Transfer Date	Jul 12, 2013
Transfer Doc	0000015010
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LACKAWANNA PA
Recording Date	Aug 5, 2026
Property Address	126 NICHOLAS AVE, OLD FORGE, PA 18518-1032
Document Number	0000012900
Instrument Date	Jul 20, 2026
Instrument	202612900
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 13, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	126 NICHOLAS AVE, OLD FORGE, PA 18518-1032

Mortgage

Document Number	0000012900,
Date	Aug 5, 2026
Instrument	202612900

Lender

Name	FIDELITY DEPOSIT AND DISCOUNT BANK

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Jul 24, 2041

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	5.81%
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

January 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LACKAWANNA PA
Property Address	126 NICHOLAS AVE, OLD FORGE, PA 18518-1032
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 26, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001163
Date	Jan 23, 2019
Instrument	201901163

Lender

Name	THE FIDELITY DEPOSIT & DISCOUNT BANK
Type	Bank
Address	MOOSIC, PA 18507

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	179 Months
Due	Dec 22, 2033

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lackawanna County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County	Lackawanna County
Municipality	Old Forge Borough
Unified School District	Old Forge School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$49,448.00 (+942.99%) Homeowner's exemption	$314,520 (+1,434.24%) Land $35,030 Building $279,490
2024	$4,741.00	$20,500 Land $6,500 Building $14,000	$314,520 (+1,434.24%) Land $35,030 Building $279,490
			$20,500 Land $6,500 Building $14,000

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 October 17, 2021 · 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
Nearby Flood Claims	13 (1978–2006)
Claims Outside the SFHA	8 of 13
Most Recent Claim	Nov 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event	Severe Storms And Flooding, Nov 2006 · 5 claims

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 Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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 System	PAW NESBITT private · serves 52,640 people · EPA ID PA2409010
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Sep 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 497 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband Fiber	1,500 / 1,500
ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless	100 / 50
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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