Lackawanna County property record for 438 River St, Scranton, PA 18505
| Property Type | Quadplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,660 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.045 acres (1,980 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $23,563 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15616020059 |
| Primary APN | 15616020059 |
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| Building Area | 1,660 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Quadruplex |
| Lot Area | 1,980 sqft (0.045 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 45 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Street Address | 438 RIVER ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18505-1136 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex |
| Legal Description | 44X45 BLDG & LAND W-11 B-0020 L-001A P-01800 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN PLOT OF THE CITY OF SCRAN |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1A |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 102500 |
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 438 RIVER ST, SCRANTON, PA 18505-1136 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 1994 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 1994 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1494 / 389 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $23,563.00 (+507.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $147,280 (+1,032.92%) Land $23,460 Building $123,820 | |
| 2024 | $3,876.00 | $13,000 Land $2,350 Building $10,650 | $147,280 (+1,032.92%) Land $23,460 Building $123,820 |
| $13,000 Land $2,350 Building $10,650 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Claims | 1 (1993) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1993 · tidal / storm surge |
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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 344 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Empire Long Distance.
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