Lackawanna County property record for 540 Winter St, Old Forge, PA 18518
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,944 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $44,281 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17508020038 |
| Primary APN | 17508020038 |
|---|
| Building Area | 2,944 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 540 WINTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | OLD FORGE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18518-1331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 50X150 BLDG & LAND W-06 B-0040 L-0150 P-00000 |
| Legal Subdivision | N Y SUSQUEHANA & WESTERN COAL |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 150 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | OLD FORGE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4017 |
| Census Tract | 112600 |
540 Winter St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2013.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 WINTER ST, OLD FORGE, PA 18518-1331 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 31, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002766 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Property Address | 540 WINTER ST, OLD FORGE, PA 18518-1331 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 WINTER ST, OLD FORGE, PA 18518-1331 |
| Document Number | 0000027803 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202127803 |
| Name | PEOPLES SECURITY BANK & TRUST COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SCRANTON, PA 18503 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Nov 22, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 540 Winter St was $44,281 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Lackawanna County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lackawanna County |
| Municipality | Old Forge Borough |
| Unified School District | Old Forge School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $44,281.00 Homeowner's exemption | $281,650 Land $33,050 Building $248,600 | |
| 2024 | $2,775.00 | $12,000 Land $2,000 Building $10,000 | $281,650 Land $33,050 Building $248,600 |
| $12,000 Land $2,000 Building $10,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 Winter St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1978–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2006 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 540 Winter 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | PAW NESBITT private · serves 52,640 people · EPA ID PA2409010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 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 497 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fiber | 1,500 / 1,500 |
| ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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