Lackawanna County property record for 78 River St, Simpson, PA 18407
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,653 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02504030008 |
| Primary APN | 02504030008 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 78 RIVER ST |
|---|---|
| City | SIMPSON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18407-2308 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Legal Description | 50X150 LAND W-01 B-0250 L-0090 P-00000 |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE LOTS |
| Legal Block | 250 |
| Legal Lot Number | 90 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | FELL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1065 |
| Census Tract | 110100 |
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 80 RIVER ST, CARBONDALE, PA 18407-1276 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 7, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 7, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 4, 1990 |
| Deed Document Number | 20241774 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 7, 2024 |
| Property Address | 78 RIVER ST, SIMPSON, PA 18407-2308 |
| Document Number | 0000001774 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202401774 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $900.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 123 42ND ST, CARBONDALE, PA 18407-1572 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 80 RIVER ST, SIMPSON, PA 18407-1276 |
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 | $2,653.00 (+2,426.67%) | $18,890 (+3,678%) Land $18,890 | |
| 2024 | $105.00 | $500 (-) Land $500 | $18,890 (+3,678%) Land $18,890 |
| 2023 | $105.00 | $500 Land $500 | |
| $500 Land $500 |
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 | 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.
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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