Lackawanna County property record for 70 River St, Simpson, PA 18407
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,050 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.097 acres (4,264 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $27,000 (Aug 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $11,501 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02504030030 |
| Primary APN | 02504030030 |
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| Building Area | 1,050 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 4,264 sqft (0.097 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 57 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Street Address | 70 RIVER ST |
|---|---|
| City | SIMPSON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18407-1272 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 55X57X69X95 W-01 B-0230 L-0480 P-00000 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE LOTS |
| Legal Block | 230 |
| Legal Lot Number | 480 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | FELL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1064 |
| Census Tract | 110700 |
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 RIVER ST, SIMPSON, PA 18407-1272 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 743 / 243 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 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 | $11,501.00 (+2,146.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $81,870 (+3,252.58%) Land $15,920 Building $65,950 | |
| 2024 | $512.00 | $2,442 (-) Building $2,442 | $81,870 (+3,252.58%) Land $15,920 Building $65,950 |
| 2023 | $512.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,442 Building $2,442 | |
| $2,442 Building $2,442 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 35 (1983–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 35 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 94% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 FOREST CITY private · serves 3,188 people · EPA ID PA2359014 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| 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 46 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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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