Lackawanna County property record for 202 5th St, Forest City, PA 18421
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,288 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $27,053 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Mortgage Aug 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01607050002 |
| Primary APN | 01607050002 |
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| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1989 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Lot Area | 15,000 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Street Address | 202 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST CITY |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18421-1722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 100X150 BLDG & LAND W-01 B- L- P- |
| Legal Subdivision | M SUETTA MOBILE HOME DEVELPMT |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | VANDLING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 110100 |
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 202 5TH ST, FOREST CITY, PA 18421-1722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THE DIME BANK |
| Aug 30, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THE DIME BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 1998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1644 / 32 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Property Address | 202 5TH ST, FOREST CITY, PA 18421-1722 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000014711 |
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| Date | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202214711 |
| Name | THE DIME BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | HONESDALE, PA 18431 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 7, 2032 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Property Address | FIFTH ST D 8, D 8, VANDLING, PA 18421 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TIGER ABSTRACT INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000013770 |
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| Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201813770 |
| Name | THE DIME BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HONESDALE, PA 18431 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 72 Months |
| Due | Aug 17, 2024 |
Source: Lackawanna County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lackawanna County |
| Municipality | Vandling Borough |
| Unified School District | Forest City Regional School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $27,053.00 (+700.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $211,440 (+1,074.67%) Land $34,330 Building $177,110 | |
| 2024 | $3,380.00 | $18,000 (-) Land $3,000 Building $15,000 | $211,440 (+1,074.67%) Land $34,330 Building $177,110 |
| 2023 | $3,380.00 Homeowner's exemption | $18,000 Land $3,000 Building $15,000 | |
| $18,000 Land $3,000 Building $15,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2003–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2006 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| 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.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | PA AMER WATER CO FOREST CITY private · serves 3,188 people · EPA ID PA2359014 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 209 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| North-Eastern Pennsylvania Telephone Company Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Adams CATV Cable | 2,000 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Xfinity.
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