Lackawanna County property record for 505 Colfax Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,048 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $169,500 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $25,224 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15710040019 |
| Primary APN | 15710040019 |
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| Building Area | 2,048 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 3,200 sqft (0.073 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Street Address | 505 COLFAX AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18510-2364 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 40X80 BLDG & LAND W-17 B-0500 L-0110 P-01800 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUSQ WYOM VAL RR & COAL CO |
| Legal Block | 500 |
| Legal Lot Number | 110 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 100400 |
505 Colfax Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2016.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 COLFAX AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-2364 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 5, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201613128 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 505 Colfax Ave was $25,224 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $25,224.00 Homeowner's exemption | $157,660 Land $31,280 Building $126,380 | |
| 2024 | $3,137.00 | $8,400 Land $4,800 Building $3,600 | $157,660 Land $31,280 Building $126,380 |
| $8,400 Land $4,800 Building $3,600 |
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 505 Colfax Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 17, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 505 Colfax 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 Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 880 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 | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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