Carbon County property record for 500 James St, Lehighton, PA 18235
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 4,218 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 1.16 acres (50,530 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,474 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28C-57-A29 |
| Primary APN | 28C-57-A29 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,218 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 50,530 sqft (1.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 284 ft deep x 142 ft wide |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 500 JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | LEHIGHTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18235-5222 |
| 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 |
500 James St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2013.
Source: Carbon County records, as of September 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 JAMES ST, LEHIGHTON, PA 18235-5222 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007661 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 500 James St was $7,474.
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 | $7,474.00 | $84,450 Land $13,550 Building $70,900 | |
| 2024 | $6,748.00 (+3.56%) | $84,450 (-) Land $13,550 Building $70,900 | |
| 2023 | $6,516.00 | $84,450 Land $13,550 Building $70,900 | |
| 2001 | $168,900 Land $27,100 Building $141,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 500 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 500 James St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 79% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 77 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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