1285 Bennett St, Old Forge, PA 18518 Property Records

Lackawanna County property record for 1285 Bennett St, Old Forge, PA 18518

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details840 sqft · built 1935
Lot Size0.141 acres (6,169 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$44,100 (Dec 2019)
Tax Bill$13,184 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Line of Credit
Jan 2020 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16518020033

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16518020033

Interior

Building Area840 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1935
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1935
Lot Area6,169 sqft (0.141 acres)
Lot Dimensions73 ft deep x 93 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address1285 BENNETT ST
CityOLD FORGE
StatePA
Zip18518-1240
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description93X73X54X105 AUSTIN HEIGHTS L 38 & PTL 39 W-02 B-003 L-007
Legal SubdivisionAUSTIN HEIGHTS
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number38,39
JurisdictionLACKAWANNA PA
Township / Civil DivisionOLD FORGE
Census Block Group5
Census Block5006
Census Tract112600

Owner

Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 88, GREENTOWN, PA 18426-0088
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 6, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
THE HELOC COMPANY LLC
Jan 29, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Dec 13, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 13, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 13, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 22, 2004
Deed Document Number201920021
Last Transfer DateJan 13, 2020
Transfer Doc0000001666
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLACKAWANNA PA
Property Address1285 BENNETT ST, OLD FORGE, PA 18518-1240
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 4, 2026
Title CompanyIDEAL TITLE LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000002123
DateFeb 6, 2026
Instrument202602123
Lender
NameTHE HELOC COMPANY LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Address8403 COLESVILLE RD STE 1100, SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term299 Months
DueJan 26, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

January 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLACKAWANNA PA
Recording DateJan 29, 2020
Property Address1285 BENNETT ST, OLD FORGE, PA 18518-1240
Document Number0000001666
Instrument DateJan 13, 2020
Instrument1666
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 20, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1385 BENNETT ST OLD FORGE PA 18518, OLD FORGE, PA 18518

December 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLACKAWANNA PA
Recording DateDec 13, 2019
Property Address1285 BENNETT ST, OLD FORGE, PA 18518-1240
Document Number0000020021
Instrument DateDec 8, 2019
Instrument20021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 31, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$441.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
AddressPO BOX 88 GREENTOWN PA 184260088, GREENTOWN, PA 18426-0088

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$13,184.00 (+1,325.3%)$83,860 (+1,996.5%) Land $30,910 Building $52,950
2024$925.00$4,000 (-) Building $4,000$83,860 (+1,996.5%) Land $30,910 Building $52,950
2023$925.00$4,000 Building $4,000
$4,000 Building $4,000

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 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

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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