Carbon County property record for 280 James St, Lehighton, PA 18235
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,292 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 1.64 acres (71,438 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $10,500 (Mar 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $6,740 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28C-57-A36 |
| Primary APN | 28C-57-A36 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,292 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,692 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,692 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,692 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 71,438 sqft (1.64 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 393 ft deep x 172 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 280 JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | LEHIGHTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18235-5216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Subdivision | BELTZVILLE MANOR |
| Jurisdiction | CARBON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOWAMENSING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 20802 |
Source: Carbon County records, as of September 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 280 JAMES ST, LEHIGHTON, PA 18235-5216 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 456 / 179 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARBON PA |
| Property Address | 280 JAMES ST, LEHIGHTON, PA 18235-5216 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001959 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 3, 2019 |
| Book Page | 2419/343 |
| Instrument | 201901959 |
| Name | FIRST NORTHERN BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PALMERTON, PA 18071 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 59 Months |
| Due | Mar 28, 2024 |
Source: Carbon County assessment roll, as of September 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Carbon County |
| County Subdivision | Towamensing Township |
| Unified School District | Palmerton Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,740.00 (+10.76%) | $76,150 (-) Land $13,650 Building $62,500 | |
| 2024 | $6,085.00 (+3.56%) | $76,150 (-) Land $13,650 Building $62,500 | |
| 2023 | $5,876.00 | $76,150 Land $13,650 Building $62,500 | |
| 2001 | $152,300 Land $27,300 Building $125,000 |
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 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 81% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Cable Technologies Cable | 2,000 / 40 |
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