Lackawanna County property record for 538 E Elm St, Scranton, PA 18505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,938 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $16,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $26,775 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15619050021 |
| Primary APN | 15619050021 |
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| Building Area | 1,938 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1910 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Quadruplex |
| Lot Area | 3,400 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Street Address | 538 E ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18505-1758 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 40X85 LI&C TOWN PLOT L 17 B 19 W-19 B-008 L-023A P-027 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN PLOT OF THE CITY OF SCRAN |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23A |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 102600 |
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 E ELM ST, SCRANTON, PA 18505-1758 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201912697 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000012697 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 538 E ELM ST, SCRANTON, PA 18505-1758 |
| Document Number | 0000012697 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 12697 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $160.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 538 E ELM ST SCRANTON PA 185051758, SCRANTON, PA 18505-1758 |
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 | $26,775.00 (+875.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $167,360 (+1,759.56%) Land $27,140 Building $140,220 | |
| 2024 | $2,745.00 | $9,000 Land $1,950 Building $7,050 | $167,360 (+1,759.56%) Land $27,140 Building $140,220 |
| $9,000 Land $1,950 Building $7,050 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
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 |
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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 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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