Lackawanna County property record for 656 Philo St, Scranton, PA 18508
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,332 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.048 acres (2,099 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $17,405 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13420020031 |
| Primary APN | 13420020031 |
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| Building Area | 1,332 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 2,099 sqft (0.048 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 86 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Street Address | 656 PHILO ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18508-2245 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 25X86X24X85 W-02 B-1160 L-002B P-00200 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETSY GRIFFIN PLOT |
| Legal Block | 1160 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2B |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 101400 |
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 656 PHILO ST, SCRANTON, PA 18508-2245 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 6, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202516645 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Property Address | 656 PHILO ST, SCRANTON, PA 18508-2245 |
| Document Number | 0000016645 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202516645 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,950.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 656 PHILO ST, SCRANTON, PA 18508-2245 |
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 | $17,405.00 (+816.54%) | $108,790 (+1,713.17%) Land $19,820 Building $88,970 | |
| 2025 | $1,899.00 (+9.52%) | $6,000 (-) Land $800 Building $5,200 | |
| 2024 | $1,734.00 | $6,000 Land $800 Building $5,200 | $108,790 (+1,713.17%) Land $19,820 Building $88,970 |
| $6,000 Land $800 Building $5,200 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A99, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 74 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 74 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 89 (1985–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 89 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | 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 429 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Empire Long Distance.
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