Luzerne County property record for 15 Oak St, Drums, PA 18222
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,416 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 acres (23,958 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $241,500 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,824 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Mortgage May 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-P8S3-002-007 |
| Primary APN | 06-P8S3-002-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,416 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Lot Area | 23,958 sqft (0.55 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 06-P8S3-002-007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15 OAK ST |
| City | DRUMS |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18222-2112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 6-166-D42-1-R1 15 OAK ST |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BUTLER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 216602 |
15 Oak St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 OAK ST, DRUMS, PA 18222-2112 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC |
| May 22, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage TRUSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 21, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage PETER J SARKA |
| Jul 6, 2022 | Deed, Transfer KEYSTONE PREMIER SETTLEMENT SE, KEYSTONE PREMIER STLMT SVCS |
| Apr 5, 2022 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202326891 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3023 / 88491 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 1, 1960 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1432000333 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Property Address | 15 OAK ST, DRUMS, PA 18222-2112 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 OAK ST, DRUMS, PA 18222-2112 |
| Document Number | 0000007879 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Book Page | 3024/26050 |
| Instrument | 202407879 |
| Name | VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HENDERSON, NV 89074 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2023 |
| Property Address | 15 OAK ST, DRUMS, PA 18222-2112 |
| Document Number | 0000026891 |
| Book / Page | 3023 / 88491 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202326891 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Title Company | WETZEL ABSTRACT LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,415.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 15 OAK ST, DRUMS, PA 18222-2112 |
| Document Number | 0000026892 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202326892 |
| Name | TRUSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Property Address | 15 OAK ST, DRUMS, PA 18222-2112 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 52 LINWOOD AVE, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10305-4420 |
| Document Number | 0000066257 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Book Page | 3022/266208 |
| Instrument | 202266257 |
| Name | PETER J SARKA |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 83 16 PENELOPE AVENUE, MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY 11379 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 71 Months |
| Due | Sep 12, 2028 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 15 OAK ST, DRUMS, PA 18222-2112 |
| Document Number | 0000042987 |
| Book / Page | 3022 / 177482 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202242987 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | KEYSTONE PREMIER SETTLEMENT SE, KEYSTONE PREMIER STLMT SVCS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,150.00 |
| 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 | 52 LINWOOD AVE, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10305-4420 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 15 OAK ST, DRUMS, PA 18222-2112 |
| Document Number | 0000022841 |
| Book / Page | 3022 / 95325 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202222841 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 FOUNTAIN PLZ, BUFFALO, NY 14203-1420 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 15 Oak St was $1,824, up 0.1% 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 | $1,824.00 (+0.05%) | $84,300 Land $30,800 Building $53,500 | |
| 2025 | $1,823.00 | ||
| 2024 | $84,300 Land $30,800 Building $53,500 | ||
| 2023 | $1,660.00 | ||
| 2009 | $84,300 Land $30,800 Building $53,500 |
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 15 Oak St 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 | 5 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 15 Oak St is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 99 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 2,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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