Luzerne County property record for 140 Birth Rd, Benton, PA 17814
| Property Type | Rural Home |
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| Details | 2,628 sqft · built 2010 |
| Lot Size | 27.8 acres (1,214,453 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $679,900 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,691 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale Dec 2022 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-I2-00A-27L |
| Primary APN | 19-I2-00A-27L |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,628 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 2010 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Lot Area | 1,214,453 sqft (27.8 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 19-I2-00A-27L |
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| Street Address | 140 BIRTH RD |
| City | BENTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17814-8505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 27.88ACS LOT# 11 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 27L |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRMOUNT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1076 |
| Census Tract | 215900 |
140 Birth Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2023.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 BIRTH RD, BENTON, PA 17814-8505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2023 | Deed, Transfer 10 ABSTRACT LLC, 570 ABSTRACT LLC |
| Dec 21, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK |
| Sep 5, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ROBERT C FRIEDMAN |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20233247 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3023 / 11567 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000077099 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 140 BIRTH RD, BENTON, PA 17814-8505 |
| Document Number | 0000003247 |
| Book / Page | 3023 / 11567 |
| Map Reference | MB 194 PG 36 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202303247 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | 10 ABSTRACT LLC, 570 ABSTRACT LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $6,799.00 |
| 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 | 140 BIRTH RD, BENTON, PA 17814-8505 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 140 BIRTH RD, BENTON, PA 17814-8505 |
| Document Number | 0000077099 |
| Book / Page | 3022 / 306977 |
| Map Reference | MB 194 PG 36 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202277099 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 140 BIRTH RD, BENTON, PA 17814-8505 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Property Address | 140 BIRTH RD, BENTON, PA 17814-8505 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000027801 |
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| Date | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 3020/111389 |
| Instrument | 202027801 |
| Name | CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLARKS SUMMIT, PA 18411 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 140 BIRTH RD, BENTON, PA 17814-8505 |
| Document Number | 0000047942 |
| Book / Page | 003019 / 157336 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 47942 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | CENTURION ABSTRACT INC, CENTURION ABS INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 140 BIRTH RD BENTON PA 178148505, BENTON, PA 17814-8505 |
| Document Number | 47943 |
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| Date | Sep 5, 2019 |
| Book Page | 003019/157342 |
| Instrument | 47943 |
| Name | ROBERT C FRIEDMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 138 WYOMING RD, DALLAS, PA 18612-9042 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 140 Birth Rd was $6,691, up % from the year before.
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| County Subdivision | Fairmount Township |
| Unified School District | Northwest Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,691.00 (+0.01%) | $346,400 Land $61,200 Building $285,200 | |
| 2025 | $6,690.00 | ||
| 2024 | $295,300 Land $10,100 Building $285,200 | ||
| 2023 | $5,942.00 | ||
| 2009 | $346,400 Land $61,200 Building $285,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 140 Birth Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 2006.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2006–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Tropical Storm Lee |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 140 Birth Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 83% 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
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