Lackawanna County property record for 938 Joseph Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,963 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,507 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15707030006 |
| Primary APN | 15707030006 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 6,963 sqft (0.159 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Street Address | 938 JOSEPH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18510-1513 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Legal Description | 52X165X50X144 LAND W-10 B-0530 L-0070 P-00600 |
| Legal Subdivision | A B SILKMAN PLOT |
| Legal Block | 530 |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 100500 |
938 Joseph Ave, vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2016.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 948 JOSEPH AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-1513 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 1992 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 1992 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1412 / 433 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 26, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002649 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 938 Joseph Ave was $2,507.
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 | $2,507.00 | $15,670 Land $15,670 | |
| 2024 | $570.00 | $1,250 (-) Land $1,250 | $15,670 Land $15,670 |
| 2023 | $570.00 | $1,250 Land $1,250 | |
| $1,250 Land $1,250 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 938 Joseph Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 938 Joseph 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 93% of the US · lower than 91% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 208 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 | 100 / 20 |
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