Lackawanna County property record for 1734 E Elm St, Scranton, PA 18505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 864 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 acres (23,958 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $119,750 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $22,486 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16803020051 |
| Primary APN | 16803020051 |
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| Building Area | 864 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1945 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Lot Area | 23,958 sqft (0.55 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 460 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 1734 E ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18505-3928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 0.55A W-19 B-075A L-510 P-041 |
| Legal Block | 75A |
| Legal Lot Number | 5100 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 102800 |
1734 E Elm St is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1736 E ELM ST, SCRANTON, PA 18505-3928 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202311240 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1734 E ELM ST, SCRANTON, PA 18505-3928 |
| Document Number | 0000011240 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202311240 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,197.50 |
| 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 | 1736 E ELM ST, SCRANTON, PA 18505-3928 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1734 E Elm St was $22,486.
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 | $22,486.00 | $140,550 Land $46,000 Building $94,550 | |
| 2024 | $3,128.00 | $11,000 (-) Land $1,200 Building $9,800 | $140,550 Land $46,000 Building $94,550 |
| 2023 | $3,128.00 | $11,000 Land $1,200 Building $9,800 | |
| $11,000 Land $1,200 Building $9,800 |
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 1734 E Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1986) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1986 · 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 1734 E Elm St is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
May also be available: Empire Long Distance, T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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