Lackawanna County property record for 137 James St, Old Forge, PA 18518
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,474 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $31,250 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17613010029 |
| Primary APN | 17613010029 |
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| Building Area | 1,474 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Lot Area | 12,500 sqft (0.287 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Street Address | 137 JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | OLD FORGE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18518-2132 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 100X125 W-01 B-0030 L-0460 P-00000 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN OF LOTS IN OLD FORGE BORO |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 460 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | OLD FORGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 112700 |
137 James St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 1997.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 137 JAMES ST, OLD FORGE, PA 18518-2132 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1578 / 69 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 137 James St was $31,250 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 | $31,250.00 Homeowner's exemption | $198,770 Land $38,050 Building $160,720 | |
| 2024 | $2,312.00 | $10,000 Building $10,000 | $198,770 Land $38,050 Building $160,720 |
| $10,000 Building $10,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 137 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1985–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Tropical Depression Ivan |
| Claims by Event |
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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 137 James St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 419 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 |
| ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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