Lackawanna County property record for 949 James Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,296 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $183,500 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $25,656 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15707030012 |
| Primary APN | 15707030012 |
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| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Street Address | 949 JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18510-1510 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 60X150 W-10 B-0530 L-0130 P-01200 |
| Legal Subdivision | A B SILKMAN PLOT |
| Legal Block | 530 |
| Legal Lot Number | 130 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 100500 |
949 James Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 949 JAMES AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-1510 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20247249 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 949 James Ave was $25,656.
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 | $25,656.00 | $160,360 Land $42,470 Building $117,890 | |
| 2024 | $2,962.00 | $10,150 Land $1,500 Building $8,650 | $160,360 Land $42,470 Building $117,890 |
| $10,150 Land $1,500 Building $8,650 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 949 James 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 949 James Ave 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 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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