Luzerne County property record for 38 Freedom Rd, Drums, PA 18222
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,582 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $69,000 (Jan 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,984 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage Aug 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-R8S12-001-003 |
| Primary APN | 06-R8S12-001-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,582 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 06-R8S12-001-003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 FREEDOM RD |
| City | DRUMS |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18222-2715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 6-615-1-R2-2 38 FREEDOM RD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BUTLER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 216601 |
38 Freedom Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2007.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 FREEDOM RD, DRUMS, PA 18222-2715 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TRUIST BANK |
| Aug 15, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage LANDMARK COMMUNITY BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20075743599 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3007 / 2909 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 28, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005743598 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Property Address | 38 FREEDOM RD, DRUMS, PA 18222-2715 |
| Document Number | 0000066076 |
| Book / Page | 3025 / 276654 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202566076 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 FREEDOM RD, DRUMS, PA 18222-2715 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 38 FREEDOM RD, DRUMS, PA 18222-2715 |
| Document Number | 0000066077 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202566077 |
| Name | TRUIST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Property Address | 38 FREEDOM RD, DRUMS, PA 18222-2715 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000044200 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Book Page | 3019/144637 |
| Instrument | 201944200 |
| Name | LANDMARK COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PITTSTON, PA 18640 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 7, 2034 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Freedom Rd was $1,984 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| County Subdivision | Butler Township |
| Unified School District | Hazleton Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,984.00 (+0.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $91,700 (-) Land $22,800 Building $68,900 | |
| 2025 | $1,983.00 (+8.9%) | $91,700 (-) Land $22,800 Building $68,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,821.00 (+0.89%) | $91,700 Land $22,800 Building $68,900 | |
| 2023 | $1,805.00 | ||
| 2009 | $91,700 Land $22,800 Building $68,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Freedom Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 38 Freedom Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 64 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 2,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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