Luzerne County property record for 196 S Laurel St, Hazleton, PA 18201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,754 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $221,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,431 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 71-T8SW43-018-014 |
| Primary APN | 71-T8SW43-018-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,754 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 37 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 71-T8SW43-018-014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 S LAUREL ST |
| City | HAZLETON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18201-6927 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 71-5-154-1 196 S LAUREL ST |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAZLETON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 217400 |
196 S Laurel St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2025.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 S LAUREL ST, HAZLETON, PA 18201-6927 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 10, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 27, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202529436 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3025 / 117908 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 196 S Laurel St was $3,431, up 54.3% from the year before.
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Municipality | Hazleton City |
| Unified School District | Hazleton Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,431.00 (+54.27%) | $108,300 Land $26,100 Building $82,200 | |
| 2025 | $2,224.00 | ||
| 2024 | $108,300 Land $26,100 Building $82,200 | ||
| 2023 | $2,748.00 | ||
| 2009 | $108,300 Land $26,100 Building $82,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 196 S Laurel 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 196 S Laurel 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 | Indirect within 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 | HCA HAZLETON DIVISION serves 45,000 people · EPA ID PA2408001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 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 | 6 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 446 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 2,000 / 200 |
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