Lackawanna County property record for 1276 Franklin St, Old Forge, PA 18518
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,244 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $38,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $16,135 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Mortgage Feb 2020 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16518020007 |
| Primary APN | 16518020007 |
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| Building Area | 1,244 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1942 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 1276 FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | OLD FORGE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18518-1238 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 50X150 AUSTIN HEIGHTS L 67 W-02 B-026 L-008 P-000 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUSTIN HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 67 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | OLD FORGE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5005 |
| Census Tract | 112600 |
1276 Franklin St is owned by a company that bought it in February 2020.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 900 LORI AVE, OLYPHANT, PA 18447-1708 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage THE DIME BANK |
| Feb 11, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 17, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer HEIGHTS TITLE AGENCY INC, HEIGHTS TITLE AGCY INC |
| Apr 23, 2019 | Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, Foreclosure TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20202365 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000978 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Property Address | 1276 FRANKLIN ST, OLD FORGE, PA 18518-1238 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000023963 |
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| Date | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202223963 |
| Name | THE DIME BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SCRANTON, PA 18503 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1276 FRANKLIN ST # L67, L67, OLD FORGE, PA 18518-1238 |
| Document Number | 0000002365 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2365 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $380.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 900 LORI AVE OLYPHANT PA 184471708, OLYPHANT, PA 18447-1708 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1276 FRANKLIN ST # L67, L67, OLD FORGE, PA 18518-1238 |
| Document Number | 0000000978 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 978 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | HEIGHTS TITLE AGENCY INC, HEIGHTS TITLE AGCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $241.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 11631 VICTORY BLVD #208 NORTH HOLLYWOOD CA 916063572, 208, NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91606-3572 |
| Document Type | Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1276 FRANKLIN ST # L67, L67, OLD FORGE, PA 18518-1238 |
| Document Number | 0000005493 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5493 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | May 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $405.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 525 WILLIAM PENN PL #7TH PITTSBURGH PA 152191707, 7TH, PITTSBURGH, PA 15219-1707 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1276 Franklin St was $16,135.
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 | $16,135.00 | $102,630 Land $33,050 Building $69,580 | |
| 2024 | $1,321.00 | $5,714 (-) Building $5,714 | $102,630 Land $33,050 Building $69,580 |
| 2023 | $1,321.00 | $5,714 Building $5,714 | |
| $5,714 Building $5,714 |
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 1276 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 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 1276 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 Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | 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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