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

Luzerne County property record for 188 Main St, Avoca, PA 18641

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	714 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size	0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$1,145 (2026)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`02-D12SE4-013-013`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`02-D12SE4-013-013`
Alternative APNs	`02-D12SE4-013-013-000` `0202D12SE4013013`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	714 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1951
Effective Year Built	Effective 1951
Lot Area	7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	02-D12SE4-013-013
Street Address	188 MAIN ST
City	AVOCA
State	PA
Zip	18641-2211
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	2-2-277-4 188 MAIN ST
Legal Block	13
Legal Lot Number	13
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Township / Civil Division	AVOCA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	210300

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	215 MAIN ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1543
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 17, 2004
Deed Sale	Mar 17, 2004
Deed Book / Page	3004 / 57295
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
Municipality	Avoca Borough
County	Luzerne County
Unified School District	Pittston Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,145.00	$43,900 (-) Land $24,200 Building $19,700
2025	$1,145.00 (+0.35%)
2024		$43,900 Land $24,200 Building $19,700
2023	$1,141.00
2009			$43,900 Land $24,200 Building $19,700

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 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 Claims	1 (1979)
Most Recent Claim	Mar 1979 · tidal / storm surge

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 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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

Provider	Max 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