161 Main St, Avoca (Pittston), PA 18641 Property Records

Luzerne County property record for 161 Main St, Avoca, PA 18641

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,405 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.47 acres (20,473 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$26,000 (Mar 2025)
Tax Bill$1,901 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2025 Foreclosure
Sep 2020 Sale
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-E12NE1-002-014

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-E12NE1-002-014
Alternative APNs
  • 15-E12NE1-002-014-000
  • 1500E12NE1002014

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,405 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Lot Area20,473 sqft (0.47 acres)
Lot Dimensions219 ft deep x 93 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number15-E12NE1-002-014
Street Address161 MAIN ST
CityAVOCA
StatePA
Zip18641-2210
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description15-846-3 161 MAIN ST
Legal SubdivisionPLAT OF LOTS OF OTTLEA ENGLE
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionLUZERNE PA
Township / Civil DivisionDUPONT
Census Block Group1
Census Block1023
Census Tract210200

Owner

Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address4396 FURMAN AVE, 6B, BRONX, NY 10466-1538
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 6, 2025Public Action, Foreclosure
Sep 18, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Nov 16, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Foreclosure
Quitclaim
Aug 4, 2017Grant Deed, Foreclosure
BILBOW ABSTRACT COMPANY
Jun 9, 2017Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 6, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 6, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 18, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202511365
Deed Book / Page3025 / 43890
Prior Transfer DateAug 21, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000043850
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2025: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document TypePublic Action
JurisdictionLUZERNE PA
Recording DateMar 6, 2025
Property Address161 MAIN ST, DUPONT, PA 18641-2143
Document Number0000011365
Book / Page3025 / 43890
Instrument DateSep 26, 2024
Instrument202511365
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJun 9, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$706.10
Amount AccuracyTax Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address161 MAIN ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-2210

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4396 FURMAN AVE APT 6B, 6B, BRONX, NY 10466-1538

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLUZERNE PA
Recording DateSep 18, 2020
Property Address161 MAIN ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-2210
Document Number0000043850
Book / Page003020 / 180292
Instrument DateAug 21, 2020
Instrument43850
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 21, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$164.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address161 MAIN ST DUPONT PA 186412143, DUPONT, PA 18641-2143

November 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLUZERNE PA
Recording DateNov 16, 2017
Property Address161 MAIN ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-2210
Document Number0000064650
Book / Page003017 / 229506
Instrument DateOct 25, 2017
Instrument64650
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJan 3, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address999 NW GRAND BLVD OKLAHOMA CITY OK 731186051, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118-6051
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

August 2017: Grant Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLUZERNE PA
Recording DateAug 4, 2017
Property Address161 MAIN ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-2210
Document Number0000043648
Book / Page003017 / 154792
Instrument DateJun 23, 2017
Instrument43648
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedApr 18, 2018
Title CompanyBILBOW ABSTRACT COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

June 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionLUZERNE PA
Recording DateJun 9, 2017
Property Address161 MAIN ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-2210
Document Number0000031673
Book / Page003017 / 111539
Instrument DateApr 28, 2017
Instrument31673
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJul 17, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$14.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address161 MAIN ST DUPONT PA DUPONT PA 18641, DUPONT, PA 18641
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyLuzerne County
MunicipalityDupont Borough
Unified School DistrictPittston Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,901.00$75,700 (-) Land $28,300 Building $47,400
2025$1,901.00 (+2.04%)
2024$75,700 Land $28,300 Building $47,400
2023$1,863.00
2009$75,700 Land $28,300 Building $47,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 11, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1996–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 4
Most Recent ClaimAug 2018 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Jan 1996 · 3 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemPAW WATRES
private · serves 52,002 people · EPA ID PA2409011
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 169 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Fiber
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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