Luzerne County property record for 157 Searle St, Pittston, PA 18640
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,680 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,171 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-E12NW1-004-011 |
| Primary APN | 28-E12NW1-004-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 28-E12NW1-004-011 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 SEARLE ST |
| City | PITTSTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18640-2738 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 28-191-7 157 SEARLE ST |
| Legal Subdivision | THOMAS FLEMING SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | HUGHESTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 210400 |
157 Searle St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2023.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 SEARLE ST, PITTSTON, PA 18640-2738 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017626 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 157 SEARLE ST, HUGHESTOWN, PA 18640-2738 |
| Document Number | 0000017626 |
| Book / Page | 3023 / 56500 |
| Map Reference | MB 151 PG 18 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202317626 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 157 SEARLE ST, PITTSTON, PA 18640-2738 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 157 Searle St was $3,171 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Municipality | Hughestown Borough |
| Unified School District | Pittston Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,171.00 Homeowner's exemption | $124,900 Land $19,800 Building $105,100 | |
| 2025 | $3,171.00 | ||
| 2024 | $124,900 Land $19,800 Building $105,100 | ||
| 2023 | $3,159.00 | ||
| 2009 | $124,900 Land $19,800 Building $105,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 157 Searle St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 Claims | 4 (1979–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Tropical Storm Lee |
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 157 Searle St is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | PAW WATRES private · serves 52,002 people · EPA ID PA2409011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 527 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,500 / 1,500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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