Lackawanna County property record for 218 4th Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,476 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.043 acres (1,875 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $42,000 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $13,714 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15641010038 |
| Primary APN | 15641010038 |
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| Building Area | 1,476 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1955 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Lot Area | 1,875 sqft (0.043 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Street Address | 218 4TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18505-1025 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 25X75 W-18 B-0020 L-004A P-01400 |
| Legal Subdivision | J HEERMAN |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4A |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 102300 |
218 4th Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2024.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 227 PROSPECT ST, WILKES BARRE, PA 18702-6026 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 044 / 416 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 13, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000019260 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Property Address | 218 4TH AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18505-1025 |
| Document Number | 0000019260 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202519260 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 218 4TH AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18505-1025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 227 PROSPECT ST, WILKES BARRE, PA 18702-6026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 218 4th Ave was $13,714, up 849.7% from the year before.
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 | $13,714.00 (+849.72%) | $85,720 (+1,804.89%) Land $19,300 Building $66,420 | |
| 2025 | $1,444.00 (+9.48%) | $4,500 (-) Land $700 Building $3,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,319.00 Homeowner's exemption | $4,500 Land $700 Building $3,800 | $85,720 Land $19,300 Building $66,420 |
| $4,500 Land $700 Building $3,800 |
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 218 4th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 17, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 218 4th Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 109 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fiber | 1,500 / 1,500 |
| ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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