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

Lackawanna County property record for 515 Morse Ave, Simpson, PA 18407

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,139 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.202 acres (8,800 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$57,500 (Sep 2022)
Tax Bill$14,605 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN03519060010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03519060010

Interior

Building Area1,139 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Lot Area8,800 sqft (0.202 acres)
Lot Dimensions95 ft deep x 80 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address515 MORSE AVE
CitySIMPSON
StatePA
Zip18407-1128
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description80X95X80X90 W-01 B-002 L-071
Legal SubdivisionJACOB SMITH TRACT
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number71
JurisdictionLACKAWANNA PA
Township / Civil DivisionFELL
Census Block Group1
Census Block1067
Census Tract110100

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address430 TOWNSHIP LINE RD, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-1833
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 1, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 1, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 3, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202217792
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionLACKAWANNA PA
Recording DateSep 1, 2022
Property Address515 MORSE AVE, SIMPSON, PA 18407-1128
Document Number0000017792
Instrument DateMar 11, 2022
Instrument202217792
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 16, 2022
Title CompanyGOLDEN DOME ABSTRACT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$575.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address52 CORTLAND ST, 52, CARBONDALE, PA 18407-2579

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address430 LIME ALY # TWP, TWP, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000017793
DateSep 1, 2022
Instrument202217793
Lender
NameJOSEPH VADELLA
TypePrivate Party
Address52 CORTLAND ST, CARBONDALE, PA 18407
Agreement
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$14,605.00 (+1,290.95%)$103,960 (+1,979.2%) Land $30,060 Building $73,900
2024$1,050.00$5,000 (-) Building $5,000$103,960 (+1,979.2%) Land $30,060 Building $73,900
2023$1,050.00$5,000 Building $5,000
$5,000 Building $5,000

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 Policies8 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (2003–2006)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 6
Most Recent ClaimJun 2006 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides, Jun 2006 · 2 claims
  • Tropical Depression Ivan, Sep 2004 · 2 claims
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding, Sep 2003 · 2 claims

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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