Lackawanna County property record for 56 Elm St, Old Forge, PA 18518
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 993 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,901 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $24,955 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17519050008 |
| Primary APN | 17519050008 |
|---|
| Building Area | 993 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Lot Area | 6,901 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Street Address | 56 ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | OLD FORGE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18518-1424 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 60X110X60X108 W-05 B-002 L-021 |
| Legal Subdivision | DRAKE'S PLOT |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | OLD FORGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 112600 |
56 Elm St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2022.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 ELM ST, OLD FORGE, PA 18518-1424 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20229050 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Property Address | 56 ELM ST, OLD FORGE, PA 18518-1424 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000009051 |
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| Date | May 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202209051 |
| Name | THE FIDELITY DEPOSIT & DISCOUNT BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SCRANTON, PA 18512 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Elm St was $24,955.
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 | $24,955.00 | $158,730 Land $36,670 Building $122,060 | |
| 2024 | $2,659.00 | $11,500 (-) Building $11,500 | $158,730 Land $36,670 Building $122,060 |
| 2023 | $2,659.00 | $11,500 Building $11,500 | |
| $11,500 Building $11,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 56 Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Tropical Depression Ivan |
| 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 56 Elm 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 500 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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