Lackawanna County property record for 437 Phelps St, Scranton, PA 18509
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,554 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.102 acres (4,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $22,979 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale Apr 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14653020004 |
| Primary APN | 14653020004 |
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| Building Area | 1,554 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 4,480 sqft (0.102 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Street Address | 437 PHELPS ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18509-3225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 32X140 W-07 B-012 L-009 |
| Legal Subdivision | PHELPS & WINTON |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4030 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
437 Phelps St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of June 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 437 PHELPS ST, SCRANTON, PA 18509-3225 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | Deed, Transfer TIGER ABSTRACT |
| Apr 18, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer PREMIER REALTY SETTLEMENT SERVICES, PREMIER REALTY SETTLEMENT SVCS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20269106 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 17, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005341 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 437 PHELPS ST, SCRANTON, PA 18509-3225 |
| Document Number | 0000009106 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20269106 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | TIGER ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $126,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 437 PHELPS ST, SCRANTON, PA 18509-3225 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 437 PHELPS ST, SCRANTON, PA 18509-3225 |
| Document Number | 0000005341 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5341 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2019 |
| Title Company | PREMIER REALTY SETTLEMENT SERVICES, PREMIER REALTY SETTLEMENT SVCS |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 931 N WASHINGTON AVE SCRANTON PA 185092924, SCRANTON, PA 18509-2924 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 437 Phelps St was $22,979.
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 | $22,979.00 | $143,630 Land $35,390 Building $108,240 | |
| 2024 | $1,689.00 | $5,500 (-) Land $1,253 Building $4,247 | $143,630 Land $35,390 Building $108,240 |
| 2023 | $1,689.00 | $5,500 Land $1,253 Building $4,247 | |
| $5,500 Land $1,253 Building $4,247 |
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 437 Phelps St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 24 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 24 (1986–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 24 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
The area around 437 Phelps St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 547 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 |
| Empire Long Distance Fiber | 1,000 / 100 |
| ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, Greenlight Networks.
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