256 Gedding St, Avoca (Pittston), PA 18641 Property Records

Luzerne County property record for 256 Gedding St, Avoca, PA 18641

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2,430 sqft · built 1975
Lot Size	0.27 acres (11,761 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$6,400 (Aug 1975)
Tax Bill	$3,131 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2023 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`02-D12SW3-002-005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`02-D12SW3-002-005`
Alternative APNs	`02-D12SW3-002-005-000` `0201D12SW3002005`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,430 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1975
Effective Year Built	Effective 1975
Lot Area	11,761 sqft (0.27 acres)
Lot Dimensions	98 ft deep x 121 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	02-D12SW3-002-005
Street Address	256 GEDDING ST
City	AVOCA
State	PA
Zip	18641-1006
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	2-CX-24-R1-D24 256 GEDDING ST
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Township / Civil Division	AVOCA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3027
Census Tract	210300

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	256 GEDDING ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1006
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 4, 1975 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 4, 1975 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	1862 / 789
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Recording Date	Oct 17, 2023
Property Address	256 GEDDING ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1006
Document Number	0000055373
Book / Page	3023 / 197084
Instrument Date	Oct 10, 2023
Instrument	202355373
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 2, 2023

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	256 GEDDING ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1006

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	$3,131.00 (+0.03%) Homeowner's exemption	$120,000 (-) Land $30,300 Building $89,700
2025	$3,130.00 (+0.35%)
2024		$120,000 (-) Land $30,300 Building $89,700
2023	$3,119.00 (+0.71%)	$120,000 Land $30,300 Building $89,700
2022	$3,097.00
2009			$120,000 Land $30,300 Building $89,700

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 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