Lackawanna County property record for 952 James Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,449 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $79,400 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $22,035 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15707030017 |
| Primary APN | 15707030017 |
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| Building Area | 1,449 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1940 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 3,148 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 72 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Street Address | 952 JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCRANTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18510-1511 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 45X72X50X94 W-10 B-055 L-006 P-002 |
| Legal Subdivision | A B SILKMAN PLOT |
| Legal Block | 55 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCRANTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 100500 |
952 James Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2020.
Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 952 JAMES AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-1511 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Dec 8, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Jul 16, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 25, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 16, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202021839 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 8, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002928 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Property Address | 952 JAMES AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-1511 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 952 JAMES AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-1511 |
| Document Number | 0000015062 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202315062 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 327 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 952 JAMES AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-1511 |
| Document Number | 0000021839 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202021839 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $794.00 |
| 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 | 952 JAMES AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-1511 |
| Document Number | 0000021840 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202021840 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 952 JAMES AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-1511 |
| Document Number | 0000010887 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 10887 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 6, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $380.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 146 BRANNON PL WAPPINGERS FALLS NY 125905808, WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590-5808 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LACKAWANNA PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 952 JAMES AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-1511 |
| Document Number | 0000001341 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1341 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $11.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 8200 JONES BRANCH DR MCLEAN VA 221023107, MCLEAN, VA 22102-3107 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 952 James Ave was $22,035.
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 | $22,035.00 | $137,730 Land $31,120 Building $106,610 | |
| 2024 | $1,987.00 | $7,000 (-) Land $750 Building $6,250 | $137,730 Land $31,120 Building $106,610 |
| 2023 | $1,987.00 | $7,000 Land $750 Building $6,250 | |
| $7,000 Land $750 Building $6,250 |
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 952 James Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 952 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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