Lackawanna County property record for 1217 Watson St, Scranton, PA 18504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,390 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $19,933 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15613030008 |
| Primary APN | 15613030008 |
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| Building Area | 1,390 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1935 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Lot Area | 5,800 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Street Address | 1217 WATSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18504-2923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 40X145 LINCOLN HEIGHTS L 9 B 5 W-22 B-028 L-009 P-034 |
| Legal Subdivision | LINCOLN HEIGHT |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 102200 |
1217 Watson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1217 WATSON ST, SCRANTON, PA 18504-2923 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202017693 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 12, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000021430 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1217 WATSON ST, SCRANTON, PA 18504-2923 |
| Document Number | 0000017693 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 17693 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1217 WATSON ST SCRANTON PA 185042923, SCRANTON, PA 18504-2923 |
| Document Number | 17694 |
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| Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 17694 |
| Name | BETTER MTG CORP ISAOA |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 BROADWAY # 5TH, NEW YORK, NY 10271-0002 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 18, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1217 Watson St was $19,933.
Source: Lackawanna County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lackawanna County |
| Municipality | Scranton City |
| Unified School District | Scranton School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $19,933.00 | $124,590 Land $37,320 Building $87,270 | |
| 2024 | $2,415.00 | $8,000 Land $1,600 Building $6,400 | $124,590 Land $37,320 Building $87,270 |
| $8,000 Land $1,600 Building $6,400 |
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 1217 Watson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 17, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1217 Watson St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 710 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,500 / 1,500 |
| Empire Long Distance Fiber | 1,000 / 100 |
| ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
May also be available: Frontier, T-Mobile.
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