Carbon County property record for 976 Main Rd, Lehighton, PA 18235
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,556 sqft · built 1892 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $106,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,922 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 70C-12-54.04 |
| Primary APN | 70C-12-54.04 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,556 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 778 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 760 sqft |
| Basement Area | 760 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 760 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1892 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1892 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 976 MAIN RD |
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| City | LEHIGHTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18235-9014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Subdivision | MARTIN L HELMER AND DOROTHY M HELMER |
| Jurisdiction | CARBON PA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Carbon County Section of the Lehigh Canal listed 1979 · 30 contributing resources · NRIS 79002179 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Carbon County records, as of September 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 976 MAIN RD, LEHIGHTON, PA 18235-9014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20209341 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2551 / 234 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009341 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CARBON PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 976 MAIN RD, LEHIGHTON, PA 18235-9014 |
| Document Number | 0000009341 |
| Book / Page | 002551 / 000234 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 9341 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 976 MAIN RD JIM THORPE PA 18229, JIM THORPE, PA 18229 |
| Document Number | 9342 |
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| Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 002551/000239 |
| Instrument | 9342 |
| Name | AMERICAN NBRHD MTG ACCPTNC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 22, 2050 |
Source: Carbon County assessment roll, as of September 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Carbon County |
| County Subdivision | Franklin Township |
| Unified School District | Lehighton Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,922.00 (+0.79%) | $24,900 (-) Land $6,250 Building $18,650 | |
| 2025 | $1,907.00 (+5.53%) | $24,900 (-) Land $6,250 Building $18,650 | |
| 2024 | $1,807.00 (+1.01%) | $24,900 (-) Land $6,250 Building $18,650 | |
| 2023 | $1,789.00 | $24,900 Land $6,250 Building $18,650 | |
| 2001 | $49,800 Land $12,500 Building $37,300 |
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 June 3, 2002 · 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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2012–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · river or lake flooding |
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 | 0.01% 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 | LEHIGHTON WATER AUTHORITY serves 9,000 people · EPA ID PA3130009 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 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 148 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Cable Technologies Cable | 2,000 / 40 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Xfinity.
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