Wayne County property record for 261 Gravity Rd, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,413 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 3.43 acres (149,411 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Sep 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $3,390 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-0-0292-0065.0001 |
| Primary APN | 12-0-0292-0065.0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,413 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 149,411 sqft (3.43 acres) |
| Deck Area | 743 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 045279 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 GRAVITY RD |
| City | LAKE ARIEL |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18436-4218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | HIDDEN PARADISE |
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 961001 |
261 Gravity Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2014.
Source: Wayne County records, as of April 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 GRAVITY RD, LAKE ARIEL, PA 18436-4218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20109480 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4104 / 115 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0047710254 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WAYNE PA |
| Property Address | 261 GRAVITY RD, LAKE ARIEL, PA 18436-4218 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0051290253 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Book Page | 5129/253 |
| Instrument | 201700000817 |
| Name | NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Gravity Rd was $3,390, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Wayne County assessment roll, as of April 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Wayne County |
| County Subdivision | Lake Township |
| Unified School District | Western Wayne School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,390.00 (+3.04%) | $203,300 (-) Land $73,900 Building $129,400 | |
| 2025 | $3,290.00 (+5.21%) | $203,300 (-) Land $73,900 Building $129,400 | $203,300 Land $73,900 Building $129,400 |
| 2024 | $3,127.00 (-29.38%) | $203,300 (-) Land $73,900 Building $129,400 | |
| 2023 | $4,428.00 (+41.2%) | $203,300 Land $73,900 Building $129,400 | |
| 2022 | $3,136.00 | $203,300 Land $73,900 Building $129,400 | |
| 2004 | $203,300 Land $73,900 Building $129,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Gravity Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 21, 2025 · 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 | 1 in force |
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 261 Gravity Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Adams CATV Cable | 2,000 / 40 |
| ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
May also be available: LHTC Broadband, Verizon.
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