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

Luzerne County property record for 229 Packer St, Avoca, PA 18641

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,328 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size	0.25 acres (10,890 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$200,000 (Oct 2025)
Tax Bill	$3,530 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2025 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`02-D12SE4-022-002`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`02-D12SE4-022-002`
Alternative APNs	`02-D12SE4-022-002-000` `0201D12SE4022002`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,328 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1972
Effective Year Built	Effective 1972
Lot Area	10,890 sqft (0.25 acres)
Lot Dimensions	180 ft deep x 60 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	02-D12SE4-022-002
Street Address	229 PACKER ST
City	AVOCA
State	PA
Zip	18641-1013
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	2-1-212-4 229 PACKER ST
Legal Block	22
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Township / Civil Division	AVOCA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3011
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	229 PACKER ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1013
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Married

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 28, 2025	Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Jul 2, 2019	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 28, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 28, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 2, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202558036
Deed Book / Page	3025 / 240024
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 21, 1971
Prior Transfer Doc	1733000337
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2025: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Recording Date	Oct 28, 2025
Property Address	229 PACKER ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1013
Document Number	0000058036
Book / Page	3025 / 240024
Instrument Date	Oct 28, 2025
Instrument	202558036
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026
Title Company	JL ABSTRACT LLC, LF ABSTRACT LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,000.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	229 PACKER ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1013

Mortgage

Document Number	0000058038
Date	Oct 28, 2025
Instrument	202558038

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2055

July 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Recording Date	Jul 2, 2019
Property Address	229 PACKER ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1013
Document Number	0000035251
Book / Page	3019 / 110783
Instrument Date	Jun 25, 2019
Instrument	201935251
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 15, 2021
Title Company	UNITED ONE RESOURCES INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,470.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	229 PACKER ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1013

Mortgage

Document Number	0000035252
Date	Jul 2, 2019
Instrument	201935252

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2049

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	$3,530.00	$135,300 (-) Land $21,600 Building $113,700
2025	$3,530.00 (+0.37%)	$135,300 (-) Land $21,600 Building $113,700
2024	$3,517.00	$135,300 Land $21,600 Building $113,700
2023	$3,517.00
2009			$135,300 Land $21,600 Building $113,700

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
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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