Lackawanna County property record for 538 Willow St, Scranton, PA 18505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,886 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.074 acres (3,240 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $28,687 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15620020022 |
| Primary APN | 15620020022 |
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| Building Area | 1,886 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1922 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Lot Area | 3,240 sqft (0.074 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 162 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Street Address | 538 WILLOW ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18505-3521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 20X162 BLDG & LAND W-19 B-0040 L-0230 P-02700 |
| Legal Subdivision | LACKA IRON & COAL CO PLOTS |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 230 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 102600 |
538 Willow St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2006.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 WILLOW ST, SCRANTON, PA 18505-3521 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Apr 17, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000012232 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Property Address | 538 WILLOW ST, SCRANTON, PA 18505-3521 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ELEVATED TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000001587 |
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| Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202101587 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DES PLAINES, IL 60018 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 538 Willow St was $28,687 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 | $28,687.00 Homeowner's exemption | $179,310 Land $26,810 Building $152,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,257.00 | $7,400 (-) Land $1,600 Building $5,800 | $179,310 Land $26,810 Building $152,500 |
| 2023 | $2,257.00 Homeowner's exemption | $7,400 Land $1,600 Building $5,800 | |
| $7,400 Land $1,600 Building $5,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 538 Willow St 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 538 Willow 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 |
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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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