Lackawanna County property record for 840 River St, Scranton, PA 18505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,809 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,422 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $162,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $24,707 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15717010028 |
| Primary APN | 15717010028 |
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| Building Area | 1,809 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 3,422 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 59 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Street Address | 840 RIVER ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18505-3468 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 58X59 LI&C TOWN PLOT PT L 21 & 22 B 111 W-19 B-032 L-022B P-028 |
| Legal Subdivision | LI & C TOW |
| Legal Block | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21,22 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 102700 |
840 River St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2021.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 840 RIVER ST, SCRANTON, PA 18505-3468 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RIVER CITY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 18, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20213106 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 840 RIVER ST, SCRANTON, PA 18505-3468 |
| Document Number | 0000003106 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 14&15 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202103106 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,620.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 840 RIVER ST, SCRANTON, PA 18505-3468 |
| Document Number | 0000003107 |
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| Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202103107 |
| Name | RIVER CITY MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 840 RIVER ST, SCRANTON, PA 18505-3468 |
| Document Number | 0000003587 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3587 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $275.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2 GREENWICH OFFICE PARK #300 GREENWICH CT 068315155, 300, GREENWICH, CT 06831-5155 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 840 River St was $24,707 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 | $24,707.00 Homeowner's exemption | $154,430 Land $27,500 Building $126,930 | |
| 2024 | $3,009.00 | $10,000 (-) Land $1,950 Building $8,050 | $154,430 Land $27,500 Building $126,930 |
| 2023 | $3,009.00 Homeowner's exemption | $10,000 Land $1,950 Building $8,050 | |
| $10,000 Land $1,950 Building $8,050 |
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 840 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 840 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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