Blog · October 14, 2026 · Pennsylvania
How to run an Archbald Property Search
Owner names near Carbondale are public, and the official search is free.
Main page: Lackawanna County, PA GIS & Parcel Viewer (official map link, county facts and neighboring maps).
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For a parcel near Carbondale, an Archbald property search on the official viewer shows owner, value and acreage. This Archbald guide covers: where to search, how to read owner names, and the next step when you need proof.
Running an Archbald property search step by step
Use the Lackawanna County GISViewer Parcels for an Archbald property search; search by address, owner name or parcel ID.
The free map to start with
Go first to the Lackawanna County GISViewer Parcels; it includes every assessed parcel in the county, Mayfield included. With a lot near Mayfield, type a street address, an owner's name or a parcel number, then pick the result to center the map on it. With a lot near Mayfield, the parcel card typically gives the owner of record, acreage on the tax roll, the parcel number and sometimes recent sales.
When a parcel crosses a boundary
Lackawanna County meets Luzerne County, Monroe County, Susquehanna County, Wayne County, and Wyoming County, all with their own assessor records. A tract near the line by Jessup may be split across two assessors' files, so open the adjacent map as well. Out toward Carbondale, the Platbookmapper state page lists each bordering county map across Pennsylvania.
Archbald and the county around it
Archbald is part of Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, so its parcels are on the county's map. Closer to Jermyn, city or town hall handles things like zoning, permits and utilities for lots inside the boundary, and the county still keeps the parcel and deed records. Lots just outside the town limits near Jermyn generally falls under county rules instead.
A word on accuracy
The acreage figure is a tax-roll number; only a licensed surveyor can set the real corners for a parcel near Blakely. Records update in batches, so a recent sale near Jessup might lag behind.
Recorded documents worth pulling
The map is an index, not the title: recorded deeds, subdivision plats and easements for land near Carbondale sit with the Recorder of Deeds. Long-held tracts near Olyphant can sit on several deeds, and a title company earns its fee before a purchase.
A quick look at the area
Scranton is the county seat, where most land records are kept. Other places on the map include Jermyn, Mayfield, Blakely, and Jessup, each with its own cluster of lots. About 216,123 people live in Lackawanna County (Census Bureau estimate, 2023) spread over about 459 square miles. Lackawanna County was formed in 1878, and some chains of title near Mayfield are long. Landmarks such as Lake Scranton and Lackawanna State Park make handy reference points on the map near Olyphant.
What the owner name means
On ground around Blakely, the record lists the owner of record, sometimes a trust or LLC. An estate listed as owner near Jessup often points to an open probate, so the personal representative is the contact.
Which office to call
If the acreage or value on a parcel near Jessup looks off belong with the county assessment office, the office behind the parcel record. Questions about what you can build around Jermyn need the planning or permitting office, and the answer depends on jurisdiction.
Proof of ownership
Bring the document number shown for the parcel near Olyphant to find the deed quickly; hire a title company before money changes hands.
Taking the map into the field
The parcel map usually runs in a mobile browser, which helps when you're standing on land near Blakely, so load it before you lose signal. A saved image of the lot near Mayfield and its lines helps when you meet an owner or agent.
Legal descriptions in Pennsylvania
Tracts outside towns near Mayfield are often described by metes and bounds, listing bearings, distances and landmarks. Subdivision lots in Blakely refer to a recorded plat, making them easier to find. Copy the legal description from the record for the parcel near Olyphant before you request a deed or survey.
Looking around the parcel
Click the parcels around the one near Blakely to see who owns the neighboring land; it helps with access and boundary questions.
Writing to an owner
A polite note sent to the tax-bill address is the usual way to reach an owner for land near Jessup.
Tax data in the record
Many records show assessed value and taxes for land near Carbondale; the county assessment office sets values and the treasurer or collector bills taxes.
Questions about the Archbald property search
Why does the record show the previous owner for land near Jessup?
On ground around Mayfield, a sale can take weeks or months to appear.
Can I search by last name in Archbald?
In and around Carbondale, try the surname first, then the full name; check spelling variations.
Can I find a property owner for free in Archbald?
Good question; the Lackawanna County GISViewer Parcels lists owners at no cost.
Who is the registered agent for an LLC owner near Jessup?
Out toward Carbondale, a registered agent accepts mail for the company; reference the parcel ID.
Who keeps deeds for property in Archbald?
The county assessment office handles values and the tax roll, and the Recorder of Deeds keeps deeds; planning offices cover zoning near Jermyn
Open the official Lackawanna County, PA parcel map See it in the Platbookmapper directory
Not a survey. County GIS and tax parcel maps are assessment and planning layers. They are not a substitute for a recorded plat, deed, or licensed survey, especially for fences, setbacks, or boundary disputes.