Lackawanna County property record for 836 Ferdinand St, Scranton, PA 18508
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,319 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.395 acres (17,221 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $18,189 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13407010038 |
| Primary APN | 13407010038 |
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| Building Area | 1,319 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 17,221 sqft (0.395 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 119 ft wide |
| Street Address | 836 FERDINAND ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18508-1718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 119X170X84X173 BLDG & LAND W-03 B-0700 L-0020 P-00100 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELECTRIC CITY PARK |
| Legal Block | 700 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 101800 |
836 Ferdinand St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 1988.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 836 FERDINAND ST, SCRANTON, PA 18508-1718 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 28, 1988 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 28, 1988 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1268 / 655 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Property Address | 836 FERDINAND ST, SCRANTON, PA 18508-1718 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000016589 |
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| Date | Oct 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201716589 |
| Name | SCRANTON TIMES DOWNTOWN FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 7, 2027 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 836 Ferdinand St was $18,189 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 | $18,189.00 Homeowner's exemption | $113,690 Land $31,810 Building $81,880 | |
| 2024 | $1,843.00 | $5,500 Land $2,050 Building $3,450 | $113,690 Land $31,810 Building $81,880 |
| $5,500 Land $2,050 Building $3,450 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 836 Ferdinand St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1986.
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 Claims | 5 (1986–1999) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1999 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 836 Ferdinand St is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 94% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 332 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 |
| Astound Broadband Fiber | 1,500 / 1,500 |
| Empire Long Distance Fiber | 1,000 / 100 |
| ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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