Lackawanna County property record for 603 Morse Ave, Simpson, PA 18407
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,454 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,838 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Jul 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $20,290 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04507040003 |
| Primary APN | 04507040003 |
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| Building Area | 1,454 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 10,838 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 92 ft wide |
| Street Address | 603 MORSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SIMPSON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 92X118X88X125 BLDG & LAND W-01 B-0230 L-0690 P-00000 |
| Legal Subdivision | JACOB SMITH TRACT |
| Legal Block | 230 |
| Legal Lot Number | 690 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | FELL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1067 |
| Census Tract | 110100 |
603 Morse Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 1999.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 603 MORSE AVE, CARBONDALE, PA 18407 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 122 / 623 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 603 Morse Ave was $20,290 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $20,290.00 Homeowner's exemption | $144,430 Land $31,460 Building $112,970 | |
| 2024 | $2,310.00 | $11,000 Land $2,000 Building $9,000 | $144,430 Land $31,460 Building $112,970 |
| $11,000 Land $2,000 Building $9,000 |
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 603 Morse Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2003.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2003–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2006 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| 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 603 Morse Ave 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 | 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 166 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 |
| ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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