Luzerne County property record for 253 Swetland St, Duryea, PA 18642
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,619 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,855 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 14-D12NW2-003-023 |
| Primary APN | 14-D12NW2-003-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,619 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 14-D12NW2-003-023 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 SWETLAND ST |
| City | DURYEA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18642-1315 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 14-2-80-5 253 SWETLAND ST |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | DURYEA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 210500 |
253 Swetland St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2024.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 SWETLAND ST, DURYEA, PA 18642-1315 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202440545 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3024 / 145225 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 253 Swetland St was $1,855, up 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Municipality | Duryea Borough |
| Unified School District | Pittston Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,855.00 (+0.05%) | $72,200 Land $19,800 Building $52,400 | |
| 2025 | $1,854.00 | ||
| 2024 | $72,200 Land $19,800 Building $52,400 | ||
| 2023 | $1,811.00 | ||
| 2009 | $72,200 Land $19,800 Building $52,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Swetland St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1979–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 253 Swetland 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 | PAW NESBITT private · serves 52,640 people · EPA ID PA2409010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 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 438 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 |
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