Lackawanna County property record for 638 Cherry St, Scranton, PA 18505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,433 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $199,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $23,745 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16707040047 |
| Primary APN | 16707040047 |
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| Building Area | 1,433 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1940 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 6,400 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Street Address | 638 CHERRY ST |
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| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18505-1763 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 40X160 BLDG & LAND W-20 B-0570 L-0320 P-03200 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN PLOT OF THE CITY OF SCRAN |
| Legal Block | 570 |
| Legal Lot Number | 320 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 102900 |
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of September 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 638 CHERRY ST, SCRANTON, PA 18505-1763 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 14, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202614609 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Property Address | 638 CHERRY ST, SCRANTON, PA 18505-1763 |
| Document Number | 0000014609 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202614609 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | KEYSTONE ABSTRACT SERVICES INC, KEYSTONE ABSTRACT SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $200,990.00 |
| 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 | 638 CHERRY ST, SCRANTON, PA 18505-1763 |
| Document Number | 0000014610, |
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| Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202614610 |
| Name | ZILLOW HOME LOANS LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $23,745.00 (+703.55%) | $148,420 (+1,355.1%) Land $32,650 Building $115,770 | |
| 2024 | $2,955.00 | $10,200 Land $1,400 Building $8,800 | $148,420 (+1,355.1%) Land $32,650 Building $115,770 |
| $10,200 Land $1,400 Building $8,800 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1986) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1986 · river or lake 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 |
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| 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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