Luzerne County property record for 13 Birch Ct, Drums, PA 18222
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,066 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $239,900 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,985 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage Oct 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-P8S6-001-027 |
| Primary APN | 06-P8S6-001-027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,066 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 06-P8S6-001-027 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 13 BIRCH CT |
| City | DRUMS |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18222-9762 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 6-492-D3-R1-D7-2-D31-2 13 BIRCH CT |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKVIEW ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BUTLER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 216602 |
13 Birch Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2015.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13 BIRCH CT, DRUMS, PA 18222-9762 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS |
| Oct 2, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 11, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201545694 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3015 / 167771 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Property Address | 13 BIRCH CT, DRUMS, PA 18222-9762 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13 BIRCH CT, DRUMS, PA 18222-9762 |
| Document Number | 0000030327 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 6, 2022 |
| Book Page | 3022/124808 |
| Instrument | 202230327 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | NASHVILLE, TN 37203 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Property Address | 13 BIRCH CT, DRUMS, PA 18222-9762 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000056298 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2017 |
| Book Page | 3017/196974 |
| Instrument | 201756298 |
| Name | FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22182 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 13 Birch Ct was $4,985 with a homeowner's exemption, up % from the year before.
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| County Subdivision | Butler Township |
| Unified School District | Hazleton Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,985.00 (+0.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $230,400 Land $34,900 Building $195,500 | |
| 2025 | $4,984.00 | ||
| 2024 | $230,400 Land $34,900 Building $195,500 | ||
| 2023 | $4,537.00 | ||
| 2009 | $230,400 Land $34,900 Building $195,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 13 Birch Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 11, 2024 · 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 | 2 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 13 Birch Ct is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 96% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 2,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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