Lackawanna County property record for 859 S Main St, Old Forge, PA 18518
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,964 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 acres (23,993 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,362 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $45,005 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1840702008601 |
| Primary APN | 1840702008601 |
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| Building Area | 2,964 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 23,993 sqft (0.55 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 190 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Street Address | 859 S MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | OLD FORGE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18518-1453 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 40X190X172X144X61X67 BLDG & LAND |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | OLD FORGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3035 |
| Census Tract | 112600 |
859 S Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2016.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 859 S MAIN ST, OLD FORGE, PA 18518-1453 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 4, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 4, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 12, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20161547 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 859 S Main St was $45,005 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Lackawanna County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lackawanna County |
| Municipality | Old Forge Borough |
| Unified School District | Old Forge School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $45,005.00 Homeowner's exemption | $286,260 Land $54,000 Building $232,260 | |
| 2024 | $4,163.00 | $18,000 Land $4,000 Building $14,000 | $286,260 Land $54,000 Building $232,260 |
| $18,000 Land $4,000 Building $14,000 |
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 859 S Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Tropical Depression Ivan |
| 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 859 S Main St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | PAW NESBITT private · serves 52,640 people · EPA ID PA2409010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 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 320 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,500 / 1,500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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