Lackawanna County property record for 836 Birch St, Scranton, PA 18505
| Property Type | Quadplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,581 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Feb 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $31,038 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16708040035 |
| Primary APN | 16708040035 |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,581 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Quadruplex |
| Lot Area | 3,200 sqft (0.073 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Street Address | 836 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18505-3573 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex |
| Legal Description | 40X80 BLDG & LAND W-19 B-0280 L-0230 P-02400 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN PLOT OF THE CITY OF SCRAN |
| Legal Block | 280 |
| Legal Lot Number | 230 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 102700 |
836 Birch St, a quadplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 1994.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 ROCKMOSS CT, GOULDSBORO, PA 18424 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1462 / 728 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 836 Birch St was $31,038 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 | $31,038.00 Homeowner's exemption | $194,000 Land $26,820 Building $167,180 | |
| 2024 | $2,970.00 | $10,000 (-) Land $1,750 Building $8,250 | $194,000 Land $26,820 Building $167,180 |
| 2023 | $2,970.00 Homeowner's exemption | $10,000 Land $1,750 Building $8,250 | |
| $10,000 Land $1,750 Building $8,250 |
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 836 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 | 5 (2004) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Tropical Depression Ivan |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 836 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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