Lackawanna County property record for 81 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA 18421
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,450 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 3.72 acres (162,043 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $26,459 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0070301000202 |
| Primary APN | 0070301000202 |
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| Building Area | 1,450 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Lot Area | 162,043 sqft (3.72 acres) |
| Street Address | 81 BUFFALO RD |
|---|---|
| City | FOREST CITY |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18421-9453 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 3.72A E MUSTICA SUB L 3 W-01 |
| Legal Subdivision | E MUSTICA SU |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | FELL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 110100 |
81 Buffalo Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2024 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81 BUFFALO RD, FOREST CITY, PA 18421-9453 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 11, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017236 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Property Address | 81 BUFFALO RD, FOREST CITY, PA 18421-9453 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | COUNTY ABSTRACT INSURANCE COMPANY INC, COUNTY ABSTRACT INS CO INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 81 BUFFALO RD, FOREST CITY, PA 18421-9453 |
| Document Number | 0000000790 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202600790 |
| Name | THE HONESDALE NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 619 MAIN ST, FOREST CITY, PA 18421 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 239 Months |
| Due | Dec 18, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 81 Buffalo Rd was $26,459 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 | $26,459.00 Homeowner's exemption | $188,340 Land $42,490 Building $145,850 | |
| 2024 | $3,076.00 | $14,650 Land $3,850 Building $10,800 | $188,340 Land $42,490 Building $145,850 |
| $14,650 Land $3,850 Building $10,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 81 Buffalo Rd 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 81 Buffalo Rd 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 66% of the US · above 81% 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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| North-Eastern Pennsylvania Telephone Company Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| 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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