Lackawanna County property record for 538 Main St, Simpson, PA 18407
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.093 acres (4,090 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $12,000 (Oct 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $12,977 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03519020012 |
| Primary APN | 03519020012 |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Quadruplex |
| Lot Area | 4,090 sqft (0.093 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 47 ft wide |
| Street Address | 538 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | SIMPSON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18407 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Description | 47X100X50X117 W-01 B-026 L-021 |
| Legal Block | 26 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | FELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 110100 |
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 20, FOREST CITY, PA 18421-0020 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 16, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201119925 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Lackawanna County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lackawanna County |
| County Subdivision | Fell Township |
| Unified School District | Carbondale Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,977.00 (+298.68%) | $92,370 (+495.94%) Land $21,130 Building $71,240 | |
| 2024 | $3,255.00 | $15,500 Building $15,500 | $92,370 (+495.94%) Land $21,130 Building $71,240 |
| $15,500 Building $15,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 17, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 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.
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 | 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 | PA AMER WATER CO BROWNELL private · serves 12,560 people · EPA ID PA2359001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 95 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Adams CATV Cable | 2,000 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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