196 Columbus Dr, Archbald, PA 18403 Property Records

Lackawanna County property record for 196 Columbus Dr, Archbald, PA 18403

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,132 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size0.408 acres (17,796 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$38,900 (May 1977)
Tax Bill$37,979 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2022 Sale
Apr 2022 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09419010008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09419010008

Interior

Building Area1,132 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1976
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1976
Lot Area17,796 sqft (0.408 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address196 COLUMBUS DR
CityARCHBALD
StatePA
Zip18403-1504
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description100X179X85X15X177 OLD RIDGE HEIGHTS L 20 B B W-01
Legal SubdivisionOLD RIDGE HEIGHTS
Legal Lot Number20
JurisdictionLACKAWANNA PA
Township / Civil DivisionARCHBALD
Census Block Group3
Census Block3023
Census Tract111100

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address196 COLUMBUS DR, ARCHBALD, PA 18403-1504
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 5, 2022Deed, Transfer
Apr 5, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 10, 1977 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 10, 1977 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page980 / 288
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

April 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionLACKAWANNA PA
Recording DateApr 5, 2022
Property Address196 COLUMBUS DR, ARCHBALD, PA 18403-1504
Document Number0000007092
Instrument DateMar 29, 2022
Instrument202207092
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 18, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address203 COLUMBUS DR, ARCHBALD, PA 18403-1505

April 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLACKAWANNA PA
Recording DateApr 5, 2022
Property Address196 COLUMBUS DR, ARCHBALD, PA 18403-1504
Document Number0000007093
Instrument DateMar 29, 2022
Instrument202207093
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address203 COLUMBUS DR, ARCHBALD, PA 18403-1505

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
MunicipalityArchbald Borough
CountyLackawanna County
Unified School DistrictValley View School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$37,979.00 (+1,047.4%)$254,620 (+1,597.47%) Land $60,260 Building $194,360
2024$3,310.00$15,000 (-) Land $4,000 Building $11,000$254,620 (+1,597.47%) Land $60,260 Building $194,360
2023$3,310.00$15,000 Land $4,000 Building $11,000
$15,000 Land $4,000 Building $11,000

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
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 15 policies
Nearby Flood Policies15 in force
Nearby Flood Claims26 (1980–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA18 of 26
Most Recent ClaimDec 2023 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides, Jun 2006 · 9 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Apr 2005 · 5 claims
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Sep 2003 · 2 claims

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 Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemPA AMER WATER CO LAKE SCRANTON
private · serves 137,142 people · EPA ID PA2359008
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2025
Lead1 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 110 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
ICON Technologies
Fixed Wireless
100 / 50
SkyPacket
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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