971 John Ave, Scranton, PA 18510 Property Records

Lackawanna County property record for 971 John Ave, Scranton, PA 18510

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,120 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.086 acres (3,751 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$17,000 (Mar 2019)
Tax Bill	$22,299 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2020 Transfer Mar 2019 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`15707010026`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`15707010026`

Interior

Building Area	1,120 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1930
Lot Area	3,751 sqft (0.086 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 27 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address	971 JOHN AVE
City	SCRANTON
State	PA
Zip	18510-1438
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	27X140X25X148 W-10 B-041 L-0072 P-010
Legal Subdivision	A B SILKMAN PLOT
Legal Block	41
Legal Lot Number	72
Jurisdiction	LACKAWANNA PA
Township / Civil Division	SCRANTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2018
Census Tract	100500

Owner

Source: Lackawanna County records, as of April 7, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	PO BOX 765, GOULDSBORO, PA 18424-0765
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 28, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Mar 26, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Oct 29, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jun 14, 2017	Tax Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 26, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 26, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 27, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20193991
Last Transfer Date	Sep 14, 2020
Transfer Doc	0000015895
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LACKAWANNA PA
Recording Date	Sep 28, 2020
Property Address	971 JOHN AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-1438
Document Number	0000015895
Instrument Date	Sep 14, 2020
Instrument	15895
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 12, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1004 PAWNEE CT GOULDSBORO PA 184248147, GOULDSBORO, PA 18424-8147

March 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LACKAWANNA PA
Recording Date	Mar 26, 2019
Property Address	971 JOHN AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-1438
Document Number	0000003991
Instrument Date	Mar 21, 2019
Instrument	3991
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 4, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$170.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1304 PAWNEE CT GOULDSBORO PA 18424, GOULDSBORO, PA 18424

October 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LACKAWANNA PA
Recording Date	Oct 29, 2018
Property Address	971 JOHN AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-1438
Document Number	0000017195
Instrument Date	Oct 29, 2018
Instrument	17195
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 16, 2018

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$50.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	517 FELLOWS ST SCRANTON PA 185042845, SCRANTON, PA 18504-2845

June 2017: Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Tax Deed
Jurisdiction	LACKAWANNA PA
Recording Date	Jun 14, 2017
Property Address	971 JOHN AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18510-1438
Document Number	0000008960
Instrument Date	Apr 24, 2017
Instrument	8960
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jul 18, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$200.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Foreclosure Auction Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	R 1315 N WASHINGTON AVE SCRANTON PA 18509, SCRANTON, PA 18509

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lackawanna County assessment roll, as of April 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County	Lackawanna County
Municipality	Scranton City
Unified School District	Scranton School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$22,299.00 (+2,134.37%)	$139,380 (+3,882.29%) Land $33,050 Building $106,330
2024	$998.00	$3,500 (-) Land $400 Building $3,100	$139,380 (+3,882.29%) Land $33,050 Building $106,330
2023	$998.00	$3,500 Land $400 Building $3,100
			$3,500 Land $400 Building $3,100

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

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	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 870 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

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Frontier, T-Mobile.

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