Lackawanna County property record for 1503 Prospect Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
| Property Type | Quadplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,557 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $36,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $27,585 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16711050010 |
| Primary APN | 16711050010 |
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| Building Area | 2,557 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Quadruplex |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 1503 PROSPECT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex |
| Legal Description | 50X150 LI&C TOWN PLOT L 1 B 26 W-20 B-058 L-023 P-001 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN PLOT OF THE CITY OF SCRAN |
| Legal Block | 58 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 102900 |
1503 Prospect Ave, a quadplex, 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 | 810 N 18TH ST, 4, ALLENTOWN, PA 18104-4107 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 16, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202018411 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000018411 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1503 PROSPECT AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18505 |
| Document Number | 0000018411 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 18411 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $360.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 810 N 18TH ST #4 ALLENTOWN PA 181044107, 4, ALLENTOWN, PA 18104-4107 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1503 Prospect Ave was $27,585 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 | $27,585.00 Homeowner's exemption | $172,420 Land $34,050 Building $138,370 | |
| 2024 | $2,700.00 | $8,500 (-) Land $2,400 Building $6,100 | $172,420 Land $34,050 Building $138,370 |
| 2023 | $2,700.00 Homeowner's exemption | $8,500 Land $2,400 Building $6,100 | |
| $8,500 Land $2,400 Building $6,100 |
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 1503 Prospect Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1986.
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 Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1986) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1986 · river or lake flooding |
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 1503 Prospect Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 |
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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 709 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Empire Long Distance Fiber | 1,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile.
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