Lackawanna County property record for 838 Main St, Simpson, PA 18407
| Property Type | Quadplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,640 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,020 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Jun 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $28,092 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03502010016 |
| Primary APN | 03502010016 |
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| Building Area | 2,640 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Quadruplex |
| Lot Area | 10,020 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 167 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Street Address | 838 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | SIMPSON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18407-1218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex |
| Legal Description | 60X167 W-01 B-0190 L-0540 P-00000 |
| Legal Block | 190 |
| Legal Lot Number | 540 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | FELL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1060 |
| 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 | 838 MAIN ST, CARBONDALE, PA 18407-1218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 967 / 2 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Property Address | 838 MAIN ST, SIMPSON, PA 18407-1218 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000004183 |
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| Date | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201804183 |
| Name | HONESDALE NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2033 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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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 | $28,092.00 (+1,811.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $199,960 (+2,756.57%) Land $20,830 Building $179,130 | |
| 2024 | $1,470.00 | $7,000 Building $7,000 | $199,960 (+2,756.57%) Land $20,830 Building $179,130 |
| $7,000 Building $7,000 |
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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 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 16 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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