Luzerne County property record for 40 Mitchell St, Plains Township, PA 18702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,148 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $48,108 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,492 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 50-F10SE4-001-025 |
| Primary APN | 50-F10SE4-001-025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 1,148 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 50-F10SE4-001-025 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 MITCHELL ST |
| City | WILKES BARRE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18702-1810 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 50-1-197-3 40 MITCHELL ST |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 211900 |
40 Mitchell St is owned by a company that bought it in March 2016.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 126 N MAIN ST, PLAINS, PA 18705-1506 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201613092 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3016 / 47652 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 40 Mitchell St was $1,492.
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| County Subdivision | Plains Township |
| Unified School District | Wilkes-Barre Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,492.00 | $53,500 Land $16,600 Building $36,900 | |
| 2025 | $1,492.00 | ||
| 2024 | $53,500 Land $16,600 Building $36,900 | ||
| 2023 | $1,431.00 | ||
| 2009 | $53,500 Land $16,600 Building $36,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Mitchell St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 11, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 22 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 149 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 89 of 149 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2018 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 40 Mitchell St is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 143 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| SkyPacket Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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