Lackawanna County property record for 947 E Elm St, Scranton, PA 18505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,830 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual on Record |
| Last Sale | $53,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $24,982 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16708050017 |
| Primary APN | 16708050017 |
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| Building Area | 1,830 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 6,400 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Street Address | 947 E ELM ST |
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| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18505-2464 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 40X160 LI&C TOWN PLOT L 15 B 73 W-19 B-039 L-012 P-017 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN PLOT OF THE CITY OF SCRAN |
| Legal Block | 39 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2057 |
| Census Tract | 102700 |
Source: Lackawanna County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 947 E ELM ST, SCRANTON, PA 18505-2464 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Aug 5, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202011601 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 947 E ELM ST, SCRANTON, PA 18505-2464 |
| Document Number | 0000011601 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11601 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $530.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 947 E ELM ST SCRANTON PA 185052464, SCRANTON, PA 18505-2464 |
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 | $24,982.00 (+1,150.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $156,150 (+2,130.71%) Land $32,880 Building $123,270 | |
| 2024 | $1,997.00 | $7,000 (-) Land $800 Building $6,200 | $156,150 (+2,130.71%) Land $32,880 Building $123,270 |
| 2023 | $1,997.00 Homeowner's exemption | $7,000 Land $800 Building $6,200 | |
| $7,000 Land $800 Building $6,200 |
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 | 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.
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 269 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 |
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