Lackawanna County property record for 1261 Bennett St, Old Forge, PA 18518
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,344 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $220,375 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $22,251 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16518020025 |
| Primary APN | 16518020025 |
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| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 1261 BENNETT ST |
|---|---|
| City | OLD FORGE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18518-1240 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 50X150 W-02 B-0040 L-0040 P-00000 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUSTIN HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | OLD FORGE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5006 |
| Census Tract | 112600 |
1261 Bennett St is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of August 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1241 BENNETT ST, OLD FORGE, PA 18518-1228 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGE CENTER LLC |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 5, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202613135 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1261 BENNETT ST, OLD FORGE, PA 18518-1240 |
| Document Number | 0000013135 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202613135 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | KEYSTONE ABSTRACT SERVICES INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $222,578.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1241 BENNETT ST, OLD FORGE, PA 18518-1228 |
| Document Number | 0000013136, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202613136 |
| Name | MORTGAGE CENTER LLC |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.49% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1261 BENNETT ST, OLD FORGE, PA 18518-1240 |
| Document Number | 0000018048 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 79 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202518048 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 212-214 SAPPLE ST, DUNMORE, PA 18512 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1261 Bennett St was $22,251, up 906.4% from the year before.
Source: Lackawanna County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lackawanna County |
| Municipality | Old Forge Borough |
| Unified School District | Old Forge School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22,251.00 (+906.38%) | $141,530 (+1,559.59%) Land $33,050 Building $108,480 | |
| 2025 | $2,211.00 (+12.12%) | $8,528 (-) Building $8,528 | |
| 2024 | $1,972.00 Homeowner's exemption | $8,528 Building $8,528 | $141,530 Land $33,050 Building $108,480 |
| $8,528 Building $8,528 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1261 Bennett St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 5 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 risk around 1261 Bennett St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 86% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 109 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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