Lackawanna County property record for 720 Prospect Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.128 acres (5,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $157,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $26,691 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15620020026 |
| Primary APN | 15620020026 |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 5,600 sqft (0.128 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Street Address | 720 PROSPECT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18505-1837 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Description | 40X140 W-19 B-0040 L-0170 P-01900 |
| Legal Subdivision | LACKA IRON & COAL CO PLOTS |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 170 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 102600 |
720 Prospect Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2024.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 PROSPECT AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18505-1837 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 20, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202412412 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 720 Prospect Ave was $26,691.
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 | $26,691.00 | $166,830 Land $64,300 Building $102,530 | |
| 2024 | $4,265.00 | $14,000 (-) Land $3,000 Building $11,000 | $166,830 Land $64,300 Building $102,530 |
| 2023 | $4,265.00 | $14,000 Land $3,000 Building $11,000 | |
| $14,000 Land $3,000 Building $11,000 |
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 720 Prospect 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 720 Prospect 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 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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