147 Howard St, Old Forge, PA 18518 Property Records

Lackawanna County property record for 147 Howard St, Old Forge, PA 18518

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	956 sqft · built 1914
Lot Size	0.119 acres (5,184 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$15,100 (Jan 2020)
Tax Bill	$19,776 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2020 Foreclosure
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`18411030011`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`18411030011`

Interior

Building Area	956 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1914
Effective Year Built	Effective 1914
Lot Area	5,184 sqft (0.119 acres)
Lot Dimensions	144 ft deep x 36 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address	147 HOWARD ST
City	OLD FORGE
State	PA
Zip	18518-1932
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	36X144 PA COAL CO PTL 24 W-04 B-013 L-038 P-000
Legal Subdivision	PA COAL CO MAP
Legal Block	13
Legal Lot Number	24
Jurisdiction	LACKAWANNA PA
Township / Civil Division	OLD FORGE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3007
Census Tract	112700

Owner

147 Howard St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2020.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	121 JEFFERSON ST, TAYLOR, PA 18517-2215
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 28, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 28, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20201582
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

January 2020: Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Tax Deed
Jurisdiction	LACKAWANNA PA
Recording Date	Jan 28, 2020
Property Address	147 HOWARD ST, OLD FORGE, PA 18518-1932
Document Number	0000001582
Instrument Date	Jan 7, 2020
Instrument	1582
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Feb 20, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$151.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Foreclosure Auction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	121 JEFFERSON ST TAYLOR PA 185172215, TAYLOR, PA 18517-2215

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 147 Howard St was $19,776.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County	Lackawanna County
Municipality	Old Forge Borough
Unified School District	Old Forge School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$19,776.00	$125,790 Land $33,490 Building $92,300
2024	$925.00	$4,000 (-) Building $4,000	$125,790 Land $33,490 Building $92,300
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

FEMA maps place 147 Howard 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	1 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 147 Howard St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 320 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband Fiber · Cable in parts of the area	1,500 / 1,500
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless	100 / 50
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20