Lackawanna County property record for 840 N Valley Ave, Olyphant, PA 18447
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,680 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,821 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Feb 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $31,035 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11505050007 |
| Primary APN | 11505050007 |
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| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Total Area |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 8,821 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Street Address | 840 N VALLEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OLYPHANT |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18447-1740 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 60X150X60X144 W-03 B-0070 L-0020 P-00000 |
| Legal Block | 70 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | OLYPHANT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 111400 |
840 N Valley Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 1996.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 840 N VALLEY AVE, OLYPHANT, PA 18447-1740 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 12, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 12, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1536 / 661 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 840 N Valley Ave was $31,035 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Lackawanna County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lackawanna County |
| Municipality | Olyphant Borough |
| Unified School District | Mid Valley School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $31,035.00 Homeowner's exemption | $201,790 Land $45,110 Building $156,680 | |
| 2024 | $1,016.00 | $5,000 Building $5,000 | $201,790 Land $45,110 Building $156,680 |
| $5,000 Building $5,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 840 N Valley Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 34 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 42 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 42 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 34 (1983–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 34 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2013 · other causes |
| 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 840 N Valley Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 LAKE SCRANTON private · serves 137,142 people · EPA ID PA2359008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 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 322 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
| SkyPacket Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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