Carbon County property record for 281 S 9th St, Lehighton, PA 18235
| Property Type | Bungalow |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,381 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $101,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,503 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 84A6-28-E22 |
| Primary APN | 84A6-28-E22 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,381 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 190 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 281 S 9TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | LEHIGHTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18235-1807 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Bungalow |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Jurisdiction | CARBON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEHIGHTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
281 S 9th St, a bungalow, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2015.
Source: Carbon County records, as of September 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 S 9TH ST, LEHIGHTON, PA 18235-1807 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20152905 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2165 / 196 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARBON PA |
| Property Address | 281 S 9TH ST, LEHIGHTON, PA 18235-1807 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000008463 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2738/215 |
| Instrument | 202208463 |
| Name | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | ALBEMARLE, NC 28002 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 239 Months |
| Due | Aug 30, 2042 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 281 S 9th St was $3,503.
Source: Carbon County assessment roll, as of September 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Carbon County |
| Municipality | Lehighton Borough |
| Unified School District | Lehighton Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,503.00 | $42,000 Land $5,250 Building $36,750 | |
| 2024 | $3,182.00 (+1.02%) | $42,000 (-) Land $5,250 Building $36,750 | |
| 2023 | $3,150.00 | $42,000 Land $5,250 Building $36,750 | |
| 2001 | $84,000 Land $10,500 Building $73,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 281 S 9th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1983–1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1996 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 S 9th 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 194 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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