Lackawanna County property record for 638 Wheeler Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
| Property Type | Quadplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,620 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $84,900 (Feb 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $43,061 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15710050002 |
| Primary APN | 15710050002 |
|---|
| Units | 3 Units |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,620 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Quadruplex |
| Lot Area | 6,400 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Street Address | 638 WHEELER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18510-1996 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex |
| Legal Description | 40X160 W-10 B-034 L-010 P-002 |
| Legal Subdivision | LACKA IRON & COAL CO PLOT |
| Legal Block | 340 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 100400 |
638 Wheeler Ave, a quadplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 1990.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 638 WHEELER AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-1996 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1316 / 500 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 638 Wheeler Ave was $43,061 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 | $43,061.00 Homeowner's exemption | $269,150 Land $38,330 Building $230,820 | |
| 2024 | $5,234.00 | $17,500 Land $3,250 Building $14,250 | $269,150 Land $38,330 Building $230,820 |
| $17,500 Land $3,250 Building $14,250 |
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 638 Wheeler 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 638 Wheeler 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 | 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 880 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 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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