Carbon County property record for 259 Held St, Lehighton, PA 18235
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,448 sqft · built 1882 |
| Lot Size | 0.331 acres (14,418 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,922 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 70E-11-79 |
| Primary APN | 70E-11-79 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,448 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1882 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1882 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 14,418 sqft (0.331 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating Fuel | Coal |
| Street Address | 259 HELD ST |
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| City | LEHIGHTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18235-2820 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | CARBON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4048 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Carbon County Section of the Lehigh Canal listed 1979 · 30 contributing resources · NRIS 79002179 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Carbon County records, as of May 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 HELD ST, LEHIGHTON, PA 18235-2820 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 9, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 700 / 411 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Carbon County assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Carbon County |
| County Subdivision | Franklin Township |
| Unified School District | Lehighton Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,922.00 (+5.52%) | $51,200 (-) Land $6,750 Building $44,450 | |
| 2024 | $3,717.00 (+1.06%) | $51,200 (-) Land $6,750 Building $44,450 | |
| 2023 | $3,678.00 | $51,200 Land $6,750 Building $44,450 | |
| 2001 | $102,400 Land $13,500 Building $88,900 |
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 June 3, 2002 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1994–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 |
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| 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 | LEHIGHTON WATER AUTHORITY serves 9,000 people · EPA ID PA3130009 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| 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 175 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Cable Technologies Cable | 2,000 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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