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3247 Birney Ave, Scranton, PA 18505 Property Records

Lackawanna County property record for 3247 Birney Ave, Scranton, PA 18505

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,666 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$65,000 (Jun 1996)
Tax Bill$28,695 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Mortgage
Jun 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17608030025

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17608030025

Interior

Building Area2,666 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1880
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1880
Lot Area7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address3247 BIRNEY AVE
CitySCRANTON
StatePA
Zip18505-2948
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description50X150 EASTSIDE BONDHOLDERS L 4 B 12 W-24 B-012A L-004 P-004
Legal SubdivisionEASTSIDE BONDHOLDERS
Legal Block12A
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionLACKAWANNA PA
Township / Civil DivisionSCRANTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1021
Census Tract103100

Owner

3247 Birney Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2017.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3247 BIRNEY AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18505-2948
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 30, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PEOPLES SECURITY BANK & TRUST COMPANY
Jun 17, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 27, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 27, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page1551 / 87
Last Transfer DateJul 10, 2017
Transfer Doc0000008553
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLACKAWANNA PA
Property Address3247 BIRNEY AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18505-2948
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3247 BIRNEY AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18505-2948

Mortgage

Document Number0000018691
DateOct 30, 2020
Instrument202018691
Lender
NamePEOPLES SECURITY BANK & TRUST COMPANY
TypeBank
AddressSCRANTON, PA 18503
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term181 Months
DueNov 1, 2035

June 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLACKAWANNA PA
Recording DateJun 17, 2020
Property Address3247 BIRNEY AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18505-2948
Document Number0000008553
Instrument DateJul 10, 2017
Instrument8553
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 2, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3247 BIRNEY AVE SCRANTON PA 185052948, SCRANTON, PA 18505-2948

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 3247 Birney Ave was $28,695 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyLackawanna County
MunicipalityScranton City
Unified School DistrictScranton School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$28,695.00 Homeowner's exemption$179,360 Land $34,000 Building $145,360
2024$2,588.00$8,000 (-) Land $2,500 Building $5,500$179,360 Land $34,000 Building $145,360
2023$2,588.00 Homeowner's exemption$8,000 Land $2,500 Building $5,500
$8,000 Land $2,500 Building $5,500

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3247 Birney Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 17, 2021

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 3247 Birney Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemPA AMER WATER CO LAKE SCRANTON
private · serves 137,142 people · EPA ID PA2359008
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2025
Lead1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 248 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Empire Long Distance
Fiber		1,000 / 100
ICON Technologies
Fixed Wireless		100 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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