Lackawanna County property record for 253 Charles St, Scranton, PA 18508
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,140 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,440 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $82,500 (Jul 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $22,523 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1241701002106 |
| Primary APN | 1241701002106 |
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| Building Area | 2,140 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 10,440 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 87 ft wide |
| Street Address | 253 CHARLES ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18508-1321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 87X120 BLDG & LAND W-01 B- L- P- |
| Legal Subdivision | LEGGITS CREEK PARK |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 101200 |
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 253 CHARLES ST, SCRANTON, PA 18508-1321 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 107 / 778 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Property Address | 253 CHARLES ST, SCRANTON, PA 18508-1321 |
| Document Number | 0000005147 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 CHARLES ST SCRANTON PA 185081321, SCRANTON, PA 18508-1321 |
| Document Number | 0000005147 |
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| Date | Apr 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5147 |
| Name | CITIGROUP MTG LN 2006-WFH (CE) |
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| Address | SAINT PAUL, MN 55107 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 396 Months |
| Due | Apr 8, 2051 |
| Rate | 3.12% |
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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 | $22,523.00 (+340.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $140,780 (+753.21%) Land $36,340 Building $104,440 | |
| 2024 | $5,116.00 | $16,500 Land $4,000 Building $12,500 | $140,780 (+753.21%) Land $36,340 Building $104,440 |
| $16,500 Land $4,000 Building $12,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 91% 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 464 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fiber | 1,500 / 1,500 |
| ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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