Luzerne County property record for 281 Main Rd, Shickshinny, PA 18655
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,296 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.91 acres (39,640 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,057 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61-J3S1A-003-007 |
| Primary APN | 61-J3S1A-003-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Lot Area | 39,640 sqft (0.91 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 396 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 61-J3S1A-003-007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 MAIN RD |
| City | SHICKSHINNY |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18655-4020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 61-355-2-D62-3 281 MAIN RD |
| Legal Subdivision | SHICKSHINNY LAKE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 215702 |
281 Main Rd, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1321 MEIXSELL VALLEY RD, SAYLORSBURG, PA 18353-8181 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Main Rd was $4,057, up % from the year before.
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| County Subdivision | Union Township |
| Unified School District | Northwest Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,057.00 (+0.02%) | $187,400 Land $78,600 Building $108,800 | |
| 2025 | $4,056.00 | ||
| 2024 | $187,400 Land $78,600 Building $108,800 | ||
| 2023 | $3,603.00 | ||
| 2009 | $187,400 Land $78,600 Building $108,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Main Rd 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 November 11, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 28 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 28 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1999–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 281 Main Rd is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 | AQUA PA SHICKSHINNY LAKE private · serves 250 people · EPA ID PA2400029 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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) |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Cable Technologies Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Breezeline, Frontier, Xfinity.
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