Lackawanna County property record for 23 Railroad St, Simpson, PA 18407
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,140 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100 (Jun 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $14,987 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04507010001 |
| Primary APN | 04507010001 |
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| Building Area | 1,140 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Street Address | 23 RAILROAD ST |
|---|---|
| City | SIMPSON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18407-1139 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 40X125 W-01 B-0080 L-0120 P-00000 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRAWFORD PLOT |
| Legal Block | 80 |
| Legal Lot Number | 120 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | FELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 110100 |
23 Railroad St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2003.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 RAILROAD ST, CARBONDALE, PA 18407-1139 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 110 / 600 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 23 Railroad St was $14,987 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 | $14,987.00 Homeowner's exemption | $106,680 Land $24,890 Building $81,790 | |
| 2024 | $840.00 | $4,000 Building $4,000 | $106,680 Land $24,890 Building $81,790 |
| $4,000 Building $4,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23 Railroad St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2003 · rainfall accumulation |
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 23 Railroad 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 BROWNELL private · serves 12,560 people · EPA ID PA2359001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 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 171 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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