Lackawanna County property record for 919 Birch St, Scranton, PA 18505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,871 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.077 acres (3,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $26,631 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16708060049 |
| Primary APN | 16708060049 |
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| Building Area | 1,871 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1940 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 3,375 sqft (0.077 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| Street Address | 919 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18505-3572 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 38X85X40X91 BLDG & LAND W-19 B-0360 L-0100 P-01400 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN PLOT OF THE CITY OF SCRAN |
| Legal Block | 360 |
| Legal Lot Number | 100 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 102700 |
919 Birch St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2012.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 919 BIRCH ST, SCRANTON, PA 18505-3572 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 11, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000021602 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 919 Birch St was $26,631 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 | $26,631.00 Homeowner's exemption | $166,460 Land $27,300 Building $139,160 | |
| 2024 | $2,537.00 | $8,500 Land $1,550 Building $6,950 | $166,460 Land $27,300 Building $139,160 |
| $8,500 Land $1,550 Building $6,950 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 919 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2004) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Tropical Depression Ivan |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 919 Birch 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 | Indirect within 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 585 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 |
| ICON Technologies Fixed Wireless | 100 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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