Luzerne County property record for 159 Columbia St, Duryea, PA 18642
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,661 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $123,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,078 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-D12NW3-011-026 |
| Primary APN | 14-D12NW3-011-026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,661 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 14-D12NW3-011-026 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 COLUMBIA ST |
| City | DURYEA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18642-1403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 14-3-195-2 159 COLUMBIA |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | DURYEA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 210500 |
159 Columbia St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2020.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 COLUMBIA ST, DURYEA, PA 18642-1403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202057402 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3020 / 241579 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 3, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000029607 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 159 COLUMBIA ST, DURYEA, PA 18642-1403 |
| Document Number | 0000057402 |
| Book / Page | 3020 / 241579 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202057402 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Title Company | CENTURION ABSTRACT INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,230.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 COLUMBIA ST, PITTSTON, PA 18642-1403 |
| Document Number | 0000057403 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202057403 |
| Name | HOMETOWN LENDERS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Columbia St was $2,078 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Municipality | Duryea Borough |
| Unified School District | Pittston Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,078.00 Homeowner's exemption | $80,900 Land $28,000 Building $52,900 | |
| 2025 | $2,078.00 | ||
| 2024 | $80,900 Land $28,000 Building $52,900 | ||
| 2023 | $2,030.00 | ||
| 2009 | $80,900 Land $28,000 Building $52,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Columbia St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 11, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 159 Columbia St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 NESBITT private · serves 52,640 people · EPA ID PA2409010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 497 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,500 / 1,500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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