Lackawanna County property record for 7 Railroad St, Simpson, PA 18407
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,092 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $54,000 (Apr 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $15,394 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04507010006 |
| Primary APN | 04507010006 |
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| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Street Address | 7 RAILROAD ST |
|---|---|
| City | SIMPSON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18407-1139 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 40X125 W-01 B-0100 L-0010 P- |
| Legal Block | 100 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | FELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 110100 |
7 Railroad St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 1995.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 RAILROAD ST, CARBONDALE, PA 18407-1139 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1507 / 374 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Property Address | SIMPSON, PA 18407 |
| Document Number | 0000005312 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SVCS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 RAILROAD ST CHILDS PA 184071139, CHILDS, PA 18407-1139 |
| Document Number | 0000005312 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 5312 |
| Name | PSE CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | HARRISBURG, PA 17106 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Apr 8, 2025 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 7 Railroad St was $15,394 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 | $15,394.00 Homeowner's exemption | $109,580 Land $24,890 Building $84,690 | |
| 2024 | $1,260.00 | $6,000 (-) Land $800 Building $5,200 | $109,580 Land $24,890 Building $84,690 |
| 2023 | $1,260.00 Homeowner's exemption | $6,000 Land $800 Building $5,200 | |
| $6,000 Land $800 Building $5,200 |
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 7 Railroad St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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.
Wildfire risk around 7 Railroad 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 | Indirect within 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 | 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 171 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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