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228 S Cedar St, Hazleton, PA 18201 Property Records

Luzerne County property record for 228 S Cedar St, Hazleton, PA 18201

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details2,995 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.26 acres (11,326 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$133,500 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill$4,682 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2023 Mortgage
Aug 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN71-U8NW21-012-004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN71-U8NW21-012-004
Alternative APNs
  • 71-U8NW21-012-004-000
  • 7104U8NW21012004

Interior

Building Area2,995 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Lot Area11,326 sqft (0.26 acres)
Lot Dimensions190 ft deep x 60 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number71-U8NW21-012-004
Street Address228 S CEDAR ST
CityHAZLETON
StatePA
Zip18201
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal Description234 S CEDAR ST
Legal Block12
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionLUZERNE PA
Township / Civil DivisionHAZLETON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3041
Census Tract217200

Owner

228 S Cedar St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2018.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address232 S CEDAR ST, HAZLETON, PA 18201-7145
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 8, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Aug 6, 2018Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
STEARNS LENDING LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 6, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 6, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 15, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201842034
Deed Book / Page3018 / 146519
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLUZERNE PA
Property Address228 S CEDAR ST, HAZLETON, PA 18201
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 25, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address232 S CEDAR ST, HAZLETON, PA 18201-7145

Mortgage

Document Number0000059754
DateNov 8, 2023
Book Page3023/215340
Instrument202359754
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressBOCA RATON, FL 33431
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term337 Months
DueDec 1, 2051

August 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionLUZERNE PA
Recording DateAug 6, 2018
Property Address228 S CEDAR ST, HAZLETON, PA 18201
Document Number0000042034
Book / Page3018 / 146519
Instrument DateAug 2, 2018
Instrument201842034
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 15, 2021
Title CompanyCOVENANT ABSTRACT

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,335.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address232 S CEDAR ST, HAZLETON, PA 18201-7145

Mortgage

Document Number0000042035
DateAug 6, 2018
Instrument201842035
Lender
NameSTEARNS LENDING LLC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 228 S Cedar St was $4,682, up 54.3% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyLuzerne County
MunicipalityHazleton City
Unified School DistrictHazleton Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$4,682.00 (+54.27%)$147,800 Land $31,100 Building $116,700
2025$3,035.00
2024$147,800 Land $31,100 Building $116,700
2023$3,750.00
2009$147,800 Land $31,100 Building $116,700

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 228 S Cedar St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 11, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 228 S Cedar 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemHCA HAZLETON DIVISION
serves 45,000 people · EPA ID PA2408001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting6
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 488 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Service Electric Cable TV
Cable		2,000 / 200
Empire Long Distance
Fiber		1,000 / 100

May also be available: Frontier, Verizon.

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