Lackawanna County property record for 538 Birch St, Scranton, PA 18505
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $33,953 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15619060026 |
| Primary APN | 15619060026 |
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| Units | 6 Units |
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| Year Built | Built 1950 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Quadruplex |
| Lot Area | 3,480 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 87 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Street Address | 538 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18505-1877 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Description | 40X87 LI&C TOWN PLOT PTL 20 B 121 W-19 B-005 L-023 P-023 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN PLOT OF THE CITY OF SCRAN |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 102600 |
538 Birch St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2019.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of June 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 37 SAXON WOODS RD, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10605-5227 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20196958 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 27, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011050 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 538 BIRCH ST, SCRANTON, PA 18505-1877 |
| Document Number | 0000006958 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201906958 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | VELOCITY ABSTRACT LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 37 SAXON WOODS RD, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10605-5227 |
| Document Number | 0000006959 |
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| Date | May 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201906959 |
| Name | FNCB BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 30, 2039 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 538 Birch St was $33,953.
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 | $33,953.00 | $212,220 Land $39,800 Building $172,420 | |
| 2024 | $4,345.00 | $15,000 (-) Land $2,050 Building $12,950 | $212,220 Land $39,800 Building $172,420 |
| 2023 | $4,345.00 | $15,000 Land $2,050 Building $12,950 | |
| $15,000 Land $2,050 Building $12,950 |
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 538 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2003.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2003 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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 538 Birch St 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 950 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Empire Long Distance Fiber | 1,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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