Lackawanna County property record for 949 Birch St, Scranton, PA 18505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,640 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $47,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $31,913 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16708060055 |
| Primary APN | 16708060055 |
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| Building Area | 2,640 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 6,300 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Street Address | 949 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18505-2563 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 70X90 BLDG & LAND W-19 B-0360 L-0160 P-02100 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN PLOT OF THE CITY OF SCRAN |
| Legal Block | 360 |
| Legal Lot Number | 160 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 102700 |
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 949 BIRCH ST, SCRANTON, PA 18505-2563 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 15, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016367 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Property Address | 949 BIRCH ST, SCRANTON, PA 18505-2563 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Title Company | UNITED ONE RESOURCES, UNITED ONE RESOURCES TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000025561 |
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| Date | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202125561 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | OLEAN, NY 14760 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2036 |
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 | $31,913.00 (+800.23%) | $199,470 (+1,562.25%) Land $31,270 Building $168,200 | |
| 2024 | $3,545.00 | $12,000 Land $2,000 Building $10,000 | $199,470 (+1,562.25%) Land $31,270 Building $168,200 |
| $12,000 Land $2,000 Building $10,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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