Carbon County property record for 700 E James St, Lehighton, PA 18235
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $8,000 (Oct 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $3,845 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28A-57-B123 |
| Primary APN | 28A-57-B123 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,056 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 250 ft deep x 175 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 700 E JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | LEHIGHTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18235-5224 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Subdivision | BELTZVILLE ACRES |
| Jurisdiction | CARBON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | TOWAMENSING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 20802 |
700 E James St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1986.
Source: Carbon County records, as of September 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 700 E JAMES ST, LEHIGHTON, PA 18235-5224 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 474 / 395 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 700 E James St was $3,845.
Source: Carbon County assessment roll, as of September 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Carbon County |
| County Subdivision | Towamensing Township |
| Unified School District | Palmerton Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,845.00 | $43,450 Land $12,500 Building $30,950 | |
| 2024 | $3,472.00 (+3.58%) | $43,450 (-) Land $12,500 Building $30,950 | |
| 2023 | $3,352.00 | $43,450 Land $12,500 Building $30,950 | |
| 2001 | $86,900 Land $25,000 Building $61,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 700 E James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 3, 2002 · 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 | 2 in force |
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 700 E James St is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 77 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Cable Technologies Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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