228 Packer St, Avoca (Pittston), PA 18641 Property Records

Luzerne County property record for 228 Packer St, Avoca, PA 18641

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2,104 sqft · built 1973
Lot Size	0.11 acres (4,792 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$275,000 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill	$4,644 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2024 Transfer Apr 2024 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`02-D12SE4-021-019`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`02-D12SE4-021-019`
Alternative APNs	`02-D12SE4-021-019-000` `0201D12SE4021019`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,104 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1973
Effective Year Built	Effective 1973
Lot Area	4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)
Lot Dimensions	80 ft deep x 60 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	02-D12SE4-021-019
Street Address	228 PACKER ST
City	AVOCA
State	PA
Zip	18641-1014
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	2-1-295-2-D1 228 PACKER ST
Legal Block	21
Legal Lot Number	19
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Township / Civil Division	AVOCA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3022
Census Tract	210300

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 Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	228 PACKER ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1014
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 11, 2024	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Apr 11, 2024	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 18, 2023	Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 18, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 18, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 10, 1973
Deed Document Number	202349587
Deed Book / Page	3023 / 175218
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Recording Date	Apr 11, 2024
Property Address	228 PACKER ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1014
Document Number	0000018750
Book / Page	3024 / 63412
Instrument Date	Mar 28, 2024
Instrument	202418750
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 1, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	228 PACKSON ST, AVOCA, PA 18641

April 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Recording Date	Apr 11, 2024
Property Address	228 PACKER ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1014
Document Number	0000018748
Book / Page	3024 / 63381
Instrument Date	Mar 14, 2024
Instrument	202418748
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 1, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	228 PARKER ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1014

September 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Recording Date	Sep 18, 2023
Property Address	228 PACKER ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1014
Document Number	0000049587
Book / Page	3023 / 175218
Instrument Date	Sep 6, 2023
Instrument	202349587
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 4, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$2,750.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	228 PACKER ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1014

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	$4,644.00 Homeowner's exemption	$178,000 (-) Land $26,000 Building $152,000
2025	$4,644.00 (+0.37%)
2024		$178,000 (-) Land $26,000 Building $152,000
2023	$4,627.00 (+0.72%)	$178,000 Land $26,000 Building $152,000
2022	$4,594.00
2009			$178,000 Land $26,000 Building $152,000

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
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	9 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (1996–2003)
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2003 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding

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	Not rated no burnable land within 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 293 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: ICON Technologies.

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