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

Luzerne County property record for 189 Main St, Avoca, PA 18641

Property Summary

Property Type	Triplex
Details	2,968 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.32 acres (13,939 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$87,000 (Jul 2000)
Tax Bill	$3,418 (2026)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`02-D12SE4-014-011`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`02-D12SE4-014-011`
Alternative APNs	`02-D12SE4-014-011-000` `0202D12SE4014011`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,968 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Architectural Style	Triplex
Lot Area	13,939 sqft (0.32 acres)
Lot Dimensions	230 ft deep x 60 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	02-D12SE4-014-011
Street Address	189 MAIN ST
City	AVOCA
State	PA
Zip	18641-2204
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Legal Description	2-2-13-3 189 MAIN ST
Legal Block	14
Legal Lot Number	11
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Township / Civil Division	AVOCA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2035
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	159 CIRCLE DR, HARDING, PA 18643-3020
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 3, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 3, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	2726 / 422
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	$3,418.00 (+0.03%)	$131,000 (-) Land $27,200 Building $103,800
2025	$3,417.00 (+0.35%)
2024		$131,000 Land $27,200 Building $103,800
2023	$3,405.00
2009			$131,000 Land $27,200 Building $103,800

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