Lackawanna County property record for 1643 Birch St, Scranton, PA 18505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,388 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.063 acres (2,756 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,600 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $17,760 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale Apr 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13407040026 |
| Primary APN | 13407040026 |
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| Building Area | 1,388 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1943 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Lot Area | 2,756 sqft (0.063 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 57 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Street Address | 1643 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 51X55X50X57 D COUGLAN SURVEY PT 47 B 2 W-02 B-078 L-012 P-011 |
| Legal Subdivision | DAVID COUGHLAN'S SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 78 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 102800 |
1643 Birch St is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2023.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 ILLINOIS AVE, BRONXVILLE, NY 10708-5644 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2023 | Deed, Transfer GOLDEN DOME ABSTRACT LLC, GOLDEN DOME ABSTRACT |
| Apr 2, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202315364 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004380 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1643 BIRCH ST, SCRANTON, PA 18505 |
| Document Number | 0000015364 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202315364 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Title Company | GOLDEN DOME ABSTRACT LLC, GOLDEN DOME ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,106.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 7 ILLINOIS AVE, YONKERS, NY 10708-5644 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1643 BIRCH ST, SCRANTON, PA 18505 |
| Document Number | 0000004380 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 4380 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1600 GREEN RIDGE ST DUNMORE PA 185092102, DUNMORE, PA 18509-2102 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1643 Birch St was $17,760.
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 | $17,760.00 | $111,010 Land $21,320 Building $89,690 | |
| 2024 | $1,425.00 | $4,500 (-) Land $1,250 Building $3,250 | $111,010 Land $21,320 Building $89,690 |
| 2023 | $1,425.00 | $4,500 Land $1,250 Building $3,250 | |
| $4,500 Land $1,250 Building $3,250 |
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 1643 Birch St 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 Claims | 1 (1986) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1986 · tidal / storm surge |
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 1643 Birch 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 332 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fiber | 1,500 / 1,500 |
| Empire Long Distance Fiber | 1,000 / 100 |
| ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
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