849 N Sumner Ave, Scranton, PA 18504 Property Records

Lackawanna County property record for 849 N Sumner Ave, Scranton, PA 18504

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,769 sqft · built 1911
Lot Size	0.131 acres (5,720 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$15,000 (Oct 1986)
Tax Bill	$20,009 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2019 Second Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14506040029`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14506040029`

Interior

Building Area	1,769 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1911
Effective Year Built	Effective 1911
Lot Area	5,720 sqft (0.131 acres)
Lot Dimensions	143 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address	849 N SUMNER AVE
City	SCRANTON
State	PA
Zip	18504-1544
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	40X143 BLDG & LAND W-21 B-1080 L-0120 P-02900
Legal Subdivision	WEST PARK
Legal Block	1080
Legal Lot Number	120
Jurisdiction	LACKAWANNA PA
Township / Civil Division	SCRANTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2010
Census Tract	101700

Owner

849 N Sumner Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 1986.

Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	849 N SUMNER AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18504-1544
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 17, 1986 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 17, 1986 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	1184 / 602
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LACKAWANNA PA
Property Address	849 N SUMNER AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18504-1544
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000017299
Date	Oct 29, 2019
Instrument	201917299

Lender

Name	NET FEDERAL CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SCRANTON, PA 18503

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Oct 11, 2029

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 849 N Sumner Ave was $20,009 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Lackawanna County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County	Lackawanna County
Municipality	Scranton City
Unified School District	Scranton School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$20,009.00 Homeowner's exemption	$125,070 Land $37,160 Building $87,910
2024	$2,794.00	$9,000 Land $2,200 Building $6,800	$125,070 Land $37,160 Building $87,910
			$9,000 Land $2,200 Building $6,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 849 N Sumner 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

The area around 849 N Sumner Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 697 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 · Cable in parts of the area	1,500 / 1,500
Empire Long Distance Fiber	1,000 / 100
ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless	100 / 50