Lackawanna County property record for 856 Lords Ct, Scranton, PA 18509
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,326 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.045 acres (1,962 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Dec 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $20,177 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14516040023 |
| Primary APN | 14516040023 |
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| Building Area | 1,326 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1940 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 1,962 sqft (0.045 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 71 ft deep x 31 ft wide |
| Street Address | 856 LORDS CT |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18509-2935 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 31X71X31X73 BLDG & LAND W-07 B-0190 L-0140 P-03900 |
| Legal Block | 190 |
| Legal Lot Number | 140 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4020 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
856 Lords Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1993.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 LORDS CT, SCRANTON, PA 18509-2935 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1455 / 572 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 856 Lords Ct was $20,177 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 | $20,177.00 Homeowner's exemption | $126,120 Land $27,300 Building $98,820 | |
| 2024 | $754.00 | $2,500 Land $500 Building $2,000 | $126,120 Land $27,300 Building $98,820 |
| $2,500 Land $500 Building $2,000 |
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 856 Lords Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 24 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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 24 (1986–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 24 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 856 Lords Ct 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 |
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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 396 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 |
| Empire Long Distance Fiber | 1,000 / 100 |
| ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Greenlight Networks.
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