Lackawanna County property record for 478 Mary St, Scranton, PA 18508
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,727 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,732 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $96,000 (Dec 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $44,067 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12417010002 |
| Primary APN | 12417010002 |
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| Building Area | 2,727 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1980 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Lot Area | 6,732 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Street Address | 478 MARY ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18508-1652 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 51X132 PARKER & THROOPS ALLOT SHERWOOD FARM PTL 16 B 15 W-01 B-061 L-009 P-012 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARKER & THROOP |
| Legal Block | 61 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 101200 |
478 Mary St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2021.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 478 MARY ST, SCRANTON, PA 18508-1652 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 353 / 867 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000014421 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 478 MARY ST, SCRANTON, PA 18508-1652 |
| Document Number | 0000014421 |
| Map Reference | MB 84 PG 86 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202114421 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | KEYSTONE ABSTRACT SVCS INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 478 MARY ST, SCRANTON, PA 18508-1652 |
| Document Number | 0000014422 |
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| Date | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202114422 |
| Name | PEOPLES SECURITY BANK & TRUST COMPA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 478 Mary St was $44,067.
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 | $44,067.00 | $275,440 Land $31,820 Building $243,620 | |
| 2024 | $3,513.00 | $12,500 Land $1,150 Building $11,350 | $275,440 Land $31,820 Building $243,620 |
| $12,500 Land $1,150 Building $11,350 |
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 478 Mary St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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.
Wildfire risk around 478 Mary St 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 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 |
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| 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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