Lackawanna County property record for 838 River St, Scranton, PA 18505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,632 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,280 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $67,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $26,963 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15717010029 |
| Primary APN | 15717010029 |
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| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Quadruplex |
| Lot Area | 6,280 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 157 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Street Address | 838 RIVER ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18505-2042 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 40X157 W-19 B-0320 L-0230 P-02900 |
| Legal Subdivision | LACKA IRON & COAL CO PLOTS |
| Legal Block | 320 |
| Legal Lot Number | 230 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 102700 |
838 River St is owned by a company that bought it in December 2025.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 121 JEFFERSON ST, TAYLOR, PA 18517-2215 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 202520647 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000020647 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Property Address | 838 RIVER ST, SCRANTON, PA 18505-2042 |
| Document Number | 0000020647 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202520647 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,161.36 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 200 N WASHINGTON AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18503-1551 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 121 JEFFERSON ST, TAYLOR, PA 18517-2215 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 838 River St was $26,963, up 985.5% from the year before.
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 | $26,963.00 (+985.47%) | $168,530 (+2,240.69%) Land $32,650 Building $135,880 | |
| 2025 | $2,484.00 (+8.9%) | $7,200 (-) Land $2,000 Building $5,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,281.00 Homeowner's exemption | $7,200 Land $2,000 Building $5,200 | $168,530 Land $32,650 Building $135,880 |
| $7,200 Land $2,000 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.
FEMA maps place 838 River St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 | 1 (1986) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1986 · 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 838 River 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 |
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| 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 940 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, T-Mobile.
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