Lackawanna County property record for 611 Birch St, Scranton, PA 18505
| Property Type | Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.289 acres (12,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $138,117 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15620020043 |
| Primary APN | 15620020043 |
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| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Lot Area | 12,600 sqft (0.289 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Street Address | 611 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18505-4241 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
| Legal Description | 90X140 LI&C TOWN PLOT L 7 & 8 B 93 W-19 B-014 L-0082 P-010 |
| Legal Subdivision | LACKA IRON & COAL CO PLOTS |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 102600 |
611 Birch St is owned by a company that bought it in December 2018.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 MUSEUM RD, READING, PA 19611-1429 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201819310 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 611 BIRCH ST, SCRANTON, PA 18505-4241 |
| Document Number | 0000019310 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 19310 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Title Company | CENTURION ABSTRACTING COMPANY INC, CENTURIAN ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $900.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 611 BIRCH ST SCRANTON PA 185054241, SCRANTON, PA 18505-4241 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 611 Birch St was $138,117.
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 | $138,117.00 | $863,290 Land $144,450 Building $718,840 | |
| 2024 | $14,439.00 | $50,000 (-) Land $6,600 Building $43,400 | $863,290 Land $144,450 Building $718,840 |
| 2023 | $14,439.00 Additional exemption filed | $50,000 Land $6,600 Building $43,400 | |
| $50,000 Land $6,600 Building $43,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 611 Birch 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 611 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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