1653 Ruane Ave, Scranton, PA 18508 Property Records

Lackawanna County property record for 1653 Ruane Ave, Scranton, PA 18508

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	904 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size	0.22 acres (9,613 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$76,550 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill	$18,936 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2022 Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`12303020017`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`12303020017`

Interior

Building Area	904 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1959
Effective Year Built	Effective 1959
Lot Area	9,613 sqft (0.22 acres)
Lot Dimensions	217 ft deep x 54 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1653 RUANE AVE
City	SCRANTON
State	PA
Zip	18508-1731
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	54X217X54X215 W-03 B-002 L-003 P-002
Legal Subdivision	DAVID COUGHLAN'S SURVEY
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	LACKAWANNA PA
Township / Civil Division	SCRANTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3009
Census Tract	101800

Owner

Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1653 RUANE AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18508-1731
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 29, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Jul 30, 2018	Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage INVICTA MORTGAGE GROUP INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 30, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 30, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 12, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201811831
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 3, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc	1473000512
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LACKAWANNA PA
Property Address	1653 RUANE AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18508-1731
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 11, 2022
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1653 RUANE AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18508-1731

Mortgage

Document Number	0000006464
Date	Mar 29, 2022
Instrument	202206464

Lender

Name	FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Type	Bank
Address	JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2052

July 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	LACKAWANNA PA
Recording Date	Jul 30, 2018
Property Address	1653 RUANE AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18508-1731
Document Number	0000011831
Instrument Date	Jul 27, 2018
Instrument	201811831
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$765.50
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	1653 RUANE AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18508-1731

Mortgage

Document Number	0000011832
Date	Jul 30, 2018
Instrument	201811832

Lender

Name	INVICTA MORTGAGE GROUP INC

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lackawanna County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County	Lackawanna County
Municipality	Scranton City
Unified School District	Scranton School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$18,936.00 (+765.84%)	$118,360 (+1,478.13%) Land $27,610 Building $90,750
2024	$2,187.00	$7,500 Land $1,100 Building $6,400	$118,360 (+1,478.13%) Land $27,610 Building $90,750
			$7,500 Land $1,100 Building $6,400

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 56 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
ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless	100 / 50

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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