Luzerne County property record for 253 Gedding St, Avoca, PA 18641
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,008 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $122,340 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,567 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Mortgage Dec 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-D12SW3-003-014 |
| Primary APN | 02-D12SW3-003-014 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 91 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 02-D12SW3-003-014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 GEDDING ST |
| City | AVOCA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18641-1005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2-CX-24-R1-D7-1 253 GEDDING ST |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | AVOCA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3024 |
| Census Tract | 210300 |
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 GEDDING ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1005 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Dec 18, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Dec 6, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Nov 15, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer GREATER PITTSTON ABSTRACT |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 14, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 201866862 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3018 / 232018 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000064431 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Property Address | 253 GEDDING ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1005 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | VELOCITY ABSTRACT LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000070044 |
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| Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Book Page | 3018/241980 |
| Instrument | 201870044 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HORSHAM, PA 19044 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 253 GEDDING ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1005 |
| Document Number | 0000066862 |
| Book / Page | 3018 / 232018 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201866862 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | VELOCITY ABSTRACT LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,223.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 253 GEDDING ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1005 |
| Document Number | 0000066863 |
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| Date | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201866863 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 253 GEDDING ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1005 |
| Document Number | 0000064431 |
| Book / Page | 003017 / 228736 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 64431 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Title Company | GREATER PITTSTON ABSTRACT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 253 GEDDING ST AVOCA PA 186411005, AVOCA, PA 18641-1005 |
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Municipality | Avoca Borough |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Unified School District | Pittston Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,567.00 (+0.03%) Homeowner's exemption | $136,700 (-) Land $31,900 Building $104,800 | |
| 2025 | $3,566.00 (+0.37%) | ||
| 2024 | $136,700 Land $31,900 Building $104,800 | ||
| 2023 | $3,553.00 | ||
| 2009 | $136,700 Land $31,900 Building $104,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 212 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 |
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