Lackawanna County property record for 1218 Watson St, Scranton, PA 18504
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,980 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $87,500 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $25,707 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage May 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15613020042 |
| Primary APN | 15613020042 |
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| Building Area | 1,980 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 5,800 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Street Address | 1218 WATSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18504-2924 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 40X145 W-22 B-027 L-045 P-019 |
| Legal Subdivision | KEYSTONE LAND COMPANY |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 102200 |
1218 Watson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2017.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1218 WATSON ST, SCRANTON, PA 18504-2924 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FNCB BANK |
| May 4, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FNCB BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20176612 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Property Address | 1218 WATSON ST, SCRANTON, PA 18504-2924 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | TIGER ABSTRACT INC, TIGER ABSTRACT |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000019909 |
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| Date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202119909 |
| Name | FNCB BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SCRANTON, PA 18512 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 234 Months |
| Due | Feb 11, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1218 WATSON ST, SCRANTON, PA 18504-2924 |
| Document Number | 0000006612 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201706612 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,491.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1218 WATSON ST, SCRANTON, PA 18504-2924 |
| Document Number | 0000006613 |
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| Date | May 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201706613 |
| Name | FNCB BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SCRANTON, PA 18512 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1218 Watson St was $25,707 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $25,707.00 Homeowner's exemption | $160,680 Land $37,320 Building $123,360 | |
| 2024 | $2,941.00 | $10,000 Land $1,600 Building $8,400 | $160,680 Land $37,320 Building $123,360 |
| $10,000 Land $1,600 Building $8,400 |
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 1218 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 1218 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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