Lackawanna County property record for 940 James Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,326 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,262 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $152,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $23,460 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Mortgage Apr 2023 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15707030020 |
| Primary APN | 15707030020 |
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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 | 6,262 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 143 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Street Address | 940 JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18510-1511 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 44X143X50X165 SILKMANS ADDITION L 4 B 4 W-10 B-055 L-004 P-004 |
| Legal Subdivision | SILKMANS ADDITIO |
| Legal Block | 55 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 100500 |
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 940 JAMES AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-1511 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOP |
| Apr 28, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
| Jun 2, 2022 | Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage KIAVI FUNDING INC |
| Jan 27, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20235886 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Property Address | 940 JAMES AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-1511 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2023 |
| Title Company | KEYSTONE ABSTRACT SERVICES INC, KEYSTONE ABSTRACT SVCS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000005888 |
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| Date | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202305888 |
| Name | OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOP |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | SCRANTON, PA 18503 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Property Address | 940 JAMES AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-1511 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2023 |
| Title Company | KEYSTONE ABSTRACT SERVICES INC, KEYSTONE ABSTRACT SVCS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000005887 |
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| Date | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202305887 |
| Name | ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PLANO, TX 75024 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 940 JAMES AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-1511 |
| Document Number | 0000011449 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202211449 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | TIGER ABSTRACT INC, TIGER ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 516 BECKER ST, DANVILLE, PA 17821-1248 |
| Document Number | 0000011450 |
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| Date | Jun 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202211450 |
| Name | KIAVI FUNDING INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 940 JAMES AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-1511 |
| Document Number | 0000002128 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202202128 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $320.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 211 N FRONT ST, 211, HARRISBURG, PA 17101-1406 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 930 PRESCOTT AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-1412 |
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 | $23,460.00 (+1,209.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $146,640 (+2,344%) Land $38,070 Building $108,570 | |
| 2024 | $1,792.00 | $6,000 (-) Land $1,100 Building $4,900 | $146,640 (+2,344%) Land $38,070 Building $108,570 |
| 2023 | $1,792.00 | $6,000 Land $1,100 Building $4,900 | |
| $6,000 Land $1,100 Building $4,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 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.
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 341 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 |
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