Lackawanna County property record for 1287 Franklin St, Old Forge, PA 18518
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,080 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Feb 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $23,616 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16518010027 |
| Primary APN | 16518010027 |
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| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1960 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 1287 FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | OLD FORGE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18518-1239 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 50X150 W-02 B-0180 L-0160 P-00000 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUSTIN HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 180 |
| Legal Lot Number | 160 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | OLD FORGE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 112600 |
1287 Franklin St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 1993.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1287 FRANKLIN ST, OLD FORGE, PA 18518-1239 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1424 / 682 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Property Address | 1287 FRANKLIN ST, OLD FORGE, PA 18518-1239 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000007572 |
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| Date | May 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201907572 |
| Name | CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLARKS SUMMIT, PA 18411 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 24, 2034 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1287 Franklin St was $23,616 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $23,616.00 Homeowner's exemption | $150,210 Land $33,050 Building $117,160 | |
| 2024 | $3,006.00 | $13,000 Building $13,000 | $150,210 Land $33,050 Building $117,160 |
| $13,000 Building $13,000 |
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 1287 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 1287 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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