Lackawanna County property record for 540 3rd Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,632 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $32,000 (Apr 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $21,625 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15656010032 |
| Primary APN | 15656010032 |
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| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 5,200 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 104 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 540 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18505-1056 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 50X104 FELLOWS PLOT L 8 B 12 W-06 B-012 L-010 P-017 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLOT OF LANDS OF JOSEPH FELLOW |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 102300 |
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 3RD AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18505-1056 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1582 / 499 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000023567 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Property Address | 540 3RD AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18505-1056 |
| Document Number | 0000007434 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 3RD AVE SCRANTON PA 185051056, SCRANTON, PA 18505-1056 |
| Document Number | 0000007434 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 7434 |
| Name | SPOJNIA CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SCRANTON, PA 18505 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | May 17, 2020 |
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 | $21,625.00 (+1,339.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $135,170 (+2,658.57%) Land $25,600 Building $109,570 | |
| 2024 | $1,502.00 | $4,900 (-) Land $1,100 Building $3,800 | $135,170 (+2,658.57%) Land $25,600 Building $109,570 |
| 2023 | $1,502.00 Homeowner's exemption | $4,900 Land $1,100 Building $3,800 | |
| $4,900 Land $1,100 Building $3,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 17, 2021
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 735 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fiber | 1,500 / 1,500 |
| ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
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