402 Morse Ave, Simpson (Carbondale), PA 18407 Property Records

Lackawanna County property record for 402 Morse Ave, Simpson, PA 18407

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,748 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.143 acres (6,250 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$65,000 (May 2017)
Tax Bill$16,643 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN03519050026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03519050026

Interior

Building Area1,748 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Lot Area6,250 sqft (0.143 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address402 MORSE AVE
CitySIMPSON
StatePA
Zip18407-1131
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description50X125 W-01 B-0020 L-0430 P-00000
Legal SubdivisionBELMONT LAND CO
Legal Block20
Legal Lot Number430
JurisdictionLACKAWANNA PA
Township / Civil DivisionFELL
Census Block Group2
Census Block2033
Census Tract110100

Owner

Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address402 MORSE AVE, CARBONDALE, PA 18407-1131
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 22, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 22, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 2, 1986
Deed Document Number20177587
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionLACKAWANNA PA
Recording DateMay 22, 2017
Property Address402 MORSE AVE, SIMPSON, PA 18407-1131
Document Number0000007587
Instrument DateApr 26, 2017
Instrument201707587
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000007589
DateMay 22, 2017
Instrument201707589
Lender
NamePS BANK
TypeBank
AddressWYALUSING, PA 18853
Agreement
TypeSecond Mortgage (Down Payment)
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lackawanna County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyLackawanna County
County SubdivisionFell Township
Unified School DistrictCarbondale Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$16,643.00 (+1,032.18%) Homeowner's exemption$118,470 (+1,592.43%) Land $26,610 Building $91,860
2024$1,470.00$7,000 Building $7,000$118,470 (+1,592.43%) Land $26,610 Building $91,860
$7,000 Building $7,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 17, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1979–2003)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2003 · rainfall accumulation

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemPA AMER WATER CO BROWNELL
private · serves 12,560 people · EPA ID PA2359001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionApr 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 166 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Adams CATV
Cable
2,000 / 40
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
ICON Technologies
Fixed Wireless
100 / 50

May also be available: AT&T.

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