Lackawanna County property record for 1501 Gardner Ave, Scranton, PA 18509
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1,256 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.091 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $75,100 (Mar 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $23,033 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A99 (high risk) |
| APN | 13416040040 |
| Primary APN | 13416040040 |
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| Building Area | 1,256 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.091 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 1501 GARDNER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18509-2248 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 50X80 BLDG & LAND W-13 B-0760 L-0010 P-01300 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANDERSON ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 760 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 100900 |
1501 Gardner Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2009.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1501 GARDNER AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18509-2248 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20065993 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 29, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000010844 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1501 Gardner Ave was $23,033 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 | $23,033.00 Homeowner's exemption | $143,970 Land $29,020 Building $114,950 | |
| 2024 | $2,068.00 | $6,500 Land $1,850 Building $4,650 | $143,970 Land $29,020 Building $114,950 |
| $6,500 Land $1,850 Building $4,650 |
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 1501 Gardner Ave in Zone A99, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 17, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A99 high risk · federal flood protection under construction |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 33 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 33 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 169 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 16 of 169 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 1501 Gardner Ave 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 429 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Empire Long Distance.
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