Lackawanna County property record for 1401 Cedar Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,716 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $48,000 (Sep 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $25,043 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16707010020 |
| Primary APN | 16707010020 |
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| Building Area | 1,716 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 5,550 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 37 ft wide |
| Street Address | 1401 CEDAR AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18505-1517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 37X150 W-20 B-017 L-031 P-001 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN PLOT OF THE CITY OF SCRAN |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 103000 |
1401 Cedar Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1988.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1401 CEDAR AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18505-1517 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Oct 18, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage INVICTA MORTGAGE GROUP INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1259 / 750 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Property Address | 1401 CEDAR AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18505-1517 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1403 CEDAR AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18505-1517 |
| Document Number | 0000019301 |
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| Date | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202119301 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 326 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1401 CEDAR AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18505-1517 |
| Document Number | 0000016585 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201816585 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $583.00 |
| 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 | 1401 CEDAR AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18505-1517 |
| Document Number | 0000016586 |
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| Date | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201816586 |
| Name | INVICTA MORTGAGE GROUP INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1401 Cedar Ave was $25,043.
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 | $25,043.00 | $156,530 Land $31,480 Building $125,050 | |
| 2024 | $3,662.00 | $11,750 (-) Land $2,950 Building $8,800 | $156,530 Land $31,480 Building $125,050 |
| 2023 | $3,662.00 | $11,750 Land $2,950 Building $8,800 | |
| $11,750 Land $2,950 Building $8,800 |
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 1401 Cedar Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2008.
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 Claims | 1 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2008 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1401 Cedar Ave is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 93% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 199 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Empire Long Distance, Frontier.
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