536 Colfax Ave, Scranton, PA 18510 Property Records

Lackawanna County property record for 536 Colfax Ave, Scranton, PA 18510

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,946 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.128 acres (5,600 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$207,500 (Jan 2023)
Tax Bill$38,914 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2023 Transfer
Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15710040038

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15710040038

Interior

Building Area1,946 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Lot Area5,600 sqft (0.128 acres)
Lot Dimensions160 ft deep x 35 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address536 COLFAX AVE
CitySCRANTON
StatePA
Zip18510-2365
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description35X160 W-17 B-053 L-021 P-007
Legal SubdivisionSUSQ WYOM VAL RR & COAL CO
Legal Block53
Legal Lot Number21
JurisdictionLACKAWANNA PA
Township / Civil DivisionSCRANTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1022
Census Tract100400

Owner

Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address536 COLFAX AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-2365
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 14, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 11, 2023Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 11, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 11, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 4, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023506
Last Transfer DateFeb 8, 2023
Transfer Doc0000002205
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLACKAWANNA PA
Recording DateFeb 14, 2023
Property Address536 COLFAX AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-2365
Document Number0000002205
Map ReferenceMB 3 PG 33
Instrument DateFeb 8, 2023
Instrument202302205
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 27, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address536 COLFAX AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-2365

January 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionLACKAWANNA PA
Recording DateJan 11, 2023
Property Address536 COLFAX AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-2365
Document Number0000000506
Map ReferenceMB 3 PG 33
Instrument DateDec 27, 2022
Instrument202300506
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 25, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,075.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address124 STATE ROUTE 435, ELMHURST TOWNSHIP, PA 18444-7685

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address536 COLFAX AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-2365

Mortgage

Document Number0000000507
DateJan 11, 2023
Instrument202300507
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lackawanna County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyLackawanna County
MunicipalityScranton City
Unified School DistrictScranton School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$38,914.00 (+682.82%)$243,230 (+1,521.53%) Land $36,990 Building $206,240
2024$4,971.00$15,000 (-) Land $5,300 Building $9,700$243,230 (+1,521.53%) Land $36,990 Building $206,240
2023$4,971.00$15,000 Land $5,300 Building $9,700
$15,000 Land $5,300 Building $9,700

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 17, 2021

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemPA AMER WATER CO LAKE SCRANTON
private · serves 137,142 people · EPA ID PA2359008
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMay 2025
Lead1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 208 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

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