853 N Main Ave, Scranton, PA 18504 Property Records

Lackawanna County property record for 853 N Main Ave, Scranton, PA 18504

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2,304 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.152 acres (6,630 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$134,000 (Apr 2020)
Tax Bill	$32,292 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Mortgage Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14507030059`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14507030059`

Interior

Building Area	2,304 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Lot Area	6,630 sqft (0.152 acres)
Lot Dimensions	170 ft deep x 39 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address	853 N MAIN AVE
City	SCRANTON
State	PA
Zip	18504-1516
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	39X170 WEST PARK PTL 14 & 15 B 3 W-21 B-114 L-014 P-029
Legal Subdivision	WEST PARK
Legal Block	114
Legal Lot Number	14,15
Jurisdiction	LACKAWANNA PA
Township / Civil Division	SCRANTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3003
Census Tract	101700

Owner

853 N Main Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2020.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	853 N MAIN AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18504-1516
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 17, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Apr 9, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 9, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 9, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 13, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20205334
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 6, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc	0000014083
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LACKAWANNA PA
Property Address	853 N MAIN AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18504-1516
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 26, 2021
Title Company	AMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000003190
Date	Feb 17, 2021
Instrument	202103190

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	325 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2048

April 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LACKAWANNA PA
Recording Date	Apr 9, 2020
Property Address	853 N MAIN AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18504-1516
Document Number	0000005334
Instrument Date	Apr 9, 2020
Instrument	5334
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 24, 2020
Title Company	OAK SETTLEMENT SERVICES LLC, OAK SETTLEMENT SVCS LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,340.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	853 N MAIN AVE SCRANTON PA 185041516, SCRANTON, PA 18504-1516

Mortgage

Document Number	5335
Date	Apr 9, 2020
Instrument	5335

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 8, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 853 N Main Ave was $32,292 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	$32,292.00 Homeowner's exemption	$201,840 Land $38,340 Building $163,500
2024	$4,740.00	$15,000 (-) Land $4,100 Building $10,900	$201,840 Land $38,340 Building $163,500
2023	$4,740.00 Homeowner's exemption	$15,000 Land $4,100 Building $10,900
			$15,000 Land $4,100 Building $10,900

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 853 N Main 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

Wildfire risk around 853 N Main Ave 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% 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.

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 432 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband Fiber	1,500 / 1,500
ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless	100 / 50
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Empire Long Distance, Verizon.

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