Lackawanna County property record for 523 3rd Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
| Property Type | Quadplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,502 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,408 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $111,300 (Dec 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $26,699 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15656010043 |
| Primary APN | 15656010043 |
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| Building Area | 2,502 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1940 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Quadruplex |
| Lot Area | 5,408 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 104 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Street Address | 523 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18505-1074 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex |
| Legal Description | 52X104 BLDG & LAND W-06 B-0110 L-0080 P-00800 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLOT OF LANDS OF JOSEPH FELLOW |
| Legal Block | 110 |
| Legal Lot Number | 80 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 102300 |
523 3rd Ave, a quadplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2006.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 610219, BAYSIDE, NY 11361-0219 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200637126 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 523 3rd Ave was $26,699 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 | $26,699.00 Homeowner's exemption | $166,880 Land $26,210 Building $140,670 | |
| 2024 | $2,486.00 | $8,600 (-) Land $1,150 Building $7,450 | $166,880 Land $26,210 Building $140,670 |
| 2023 | $2,486.00 Homeowner's exemption | $8,600 Land $1,150 Building $7,450 | |
| $8,600 Land $1,150 Building $7,450 |
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 523 3rd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 17, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 523 3rd Ave 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 |
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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 735 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fiber | 1,500 / 1,500 |
| ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
May also be available: Empire Long Distance, Frontier.
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