1263 Franklin St, Old Forge, PA 18518 Property Records

Lackawanna County property record for 1263 Franklin St, Old Forge, PA 18518

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details918 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$15,000 (Feb 2015)
Tax Bill$17,984 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16518010037

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16518010037

Interior

Building Area918 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Lot Area7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address1263 FRANKLIN ST
CityOLD FORGE
StatePA
Zip18518-1239
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description50X150 W-02 B-0060 L-0090 P-00000
Legal SubdivisionAUSTIN HEIGHTS
Legal Block60
Legal Lot Number90
JurisdictionLACKAWANNA PA
Township / Civil DivisionOLD FORGE
Census Block Group5
Census Block5004
Census Tract112600

Owner

1263 Franklin St is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2015.

Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 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 RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address449 MILWAUKEE AVE, OLD FORGE, PA 18518-1237
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 18, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 18, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20152316
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1263 Franklin St was $17,984.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyLackawanna County
MunicipalityOld Forge Borough
Unified School DistrictOld Forge School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$17,984.00$114,390 Land $33,050 Building $81,340
2024$1,156.00$5,000 (-) Building $5,000$114,390 Land $33,050 Building $81,340
2023$1,156.00$5,000 Building $5,000
$5,000 Building $5,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1263 Franklin 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies5 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

Wildfire risk around 1263 Franklin St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of 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 Likelihood0.03% 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 SystemPAW NESBITT
private · serves 52,640 people · EPA ID PA2409010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 109 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Fiber
1,500 / 1,500
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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