Lackawanna County property record for 215 Jefferson St, Simpson, PA 18407
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,440 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Jun 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $18,496 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03502020029 |
| Primary APN | 03502020029 |
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| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 215 JEFFERSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | SIMPSON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 50X150 BLDG & LAND W-01 B-0030 L-0680 P-00000 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHWEST COAL CO |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 680 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | FELL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1075 |
| Census Tract | 110100 |
215 Jefferson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1985.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 213 JEFFERSON ST, CARBONDALE, PA 18407-1242 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1141 / 11 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 215 Jefferson St was $18,496 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Lackawanna County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lackawanna County |
| County Subdivision | Fell Township |
| Unified School District | Carbondale Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,496.00 Homeowner's exemption | $131,660 Land $18,860 Building $112,800 | |
| 2024 | $3,885.00 | $18,500 Land $3,000 Building $15,500 | $131,660 Land $18,860 Building $112,800 |
| $18,500 Land $3,000 Building $15,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 215 Jefferson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2003.
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.
Wildfire risk around 215 Jefferson St is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Adams CATV Cable | 2,000 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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