Luzerne County property record for 173 Middle Rd, Drums, PA 18222
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,332 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,888 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale Oct 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-R7S3-002-022 |
| Primary APN | 06-R7S3-002-022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,332 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 06-R7S3-002-022 |
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| Street Address | 173 MIDDLE RD |
| City | DRUMS |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18222-2331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 6-629-1-D1-1-D1-1-R1-1 173 MIDDLE RD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BUTLER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 216601 |
173 Middle Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2023.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 MIDDLE RD, DRUMS, PA 18222-2331 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | Deed, Transfer RED MAPLE ABSTRACT |
| Oct 31, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer TOMA ABSTRACT INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 13, 1996 |
| Deed Document Number | 202317705 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3023 / 56619 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000059250 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 173 MIDDLE RD, DRUMS, PA 18222-2331 |
| Document Number | 0000017705 |
| Book / Page | 3023 / 56619 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202317705 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2023 |
| Title Company | RED MAPLE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 173 MIDDLE RD, DRUMS, PA 18222-2331 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 173 MIDDLE RD, DRUMS, PA 18222-2331 |
| Document Number | 0000059250 |
| Book / Page | 003018 / 206608 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 59250 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Title Company | TOMA ABSTRACT INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $91.75 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 735 W OCEAN VIEW AVE #B NORFOLK VA 235031419, B, NORFOLK, VA 23503-1419 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 173 Middle Rd was $3,888 with a homeowner's exemption, up % 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 | $3,888.00 (+0.03%) Homeowner's exemption | $179,700 Land $43,500 Building $136,200 | |
| 2025 | $3,887.00 | ||
| 2024 | $179,700 Land $43,500 Building $136,200 | ||
| 2023 | $3,538.00 | ||
| 2009 | $179,700 Land $43,500 Building $136,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 173 Middle Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 173 Middle Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 61 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 2,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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