Luzerne County property record for 279 Bowers Rd, Berwick, PA 18603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,224 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 2.16 acres (94,090 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Aug 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $5,194 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55-O3-00A-41A |
| Primary APN | 55-O3-00A-41A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Building Area | 2,224 sqft Living Area |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 94,090 sqft (2.16 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 55-O3-00A-41A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 BOWERS RD |
| City | BERWICK |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18603-6527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP 237P42 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDNA BOWER ESTATE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 41A |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 216100 |
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, 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 | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 BOWERS RD, BERWICK, PA 18603-6527 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20105928723 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3010 / 145957 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005627375 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| County Subdivision | Salem Township |
| Unified School District | Berwick Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,194.00 (+0.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $227,500 (-) Land $41,100 Building $186,400 | |
| 2025 | $5,193.00 (+6.85%) | ||
| 2024 | $227,500 Land $41,100 Building $186,400 | ||
| 2023 | $4,860.00 | ||
| 2009 | $227,500 Land $41,100 Building $186,400 |
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 33 (1979–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 33 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Tropical Storm Lee |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | PA AMERICAN WATER BERWICK private · serves 15,282 people · EPA ID PA4190013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| 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 | 2 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 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Cogeco Cable Holdings II Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures