Lackawanna County property record for 539 Colfax Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,631 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $23,798 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15710040027 |
| Primary APN | 15710040027 |
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| Building Area | 1,631 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 6,400 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Street Address | 539 COLFAX AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18510-2364 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 40X160 BLDG & LAND W-17 B-0500 L-0030 P-02600 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUSQ WYOM VAL RR & COAL CO |
| Legal Block | 500 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 100400 |
539 Colfax Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2026.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of September 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 539 COLFAX AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-2364 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202615311 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 29, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001173 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 539 COLFAX AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-2364 |
| Document Number | 0000015311 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202615311 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | LUXE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $176,750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 539 COLFAX AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-2364 |
| Document Number | 0000015312, |
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| Date | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202615312 |
| Name | MORTGAGE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 539 Colfax Ave was $23,798 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 | $23,798.00 Homeowner's exemption | $148,750 Land $38,270 Building $110,480 | |
| 2024 | $6,432.00 | $20,000 (-) Land $6,050 Building $13,950 | $148,750 Land $38,270 Building $110,480 |
| 2023 | $6,432.00 Homeowner's exemption | $20,000 Land $6,050 Building $13,950 | |
| $20,000 Land $6,050 Building $13,950 |
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 539 Colfax Ave 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 539 Colfax Ave 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 | Indirect within 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 208 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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