Luzerne County property record for 488 Salem Blvd, Berwick, PA 18603
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,186 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 6 acres (261,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,913 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 55-N4-00A-13B |
| Primary APN | 55-N4-00A-13B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 1,186 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 261,360 sqft (6 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 55-N4-00A-13B |
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| Street Address | 488 SALEM BLVD |
| City | BERWICK |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18603-6463 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | APT 1 & 2 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 13B |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 216100 |
488 Salem Blvd, a duplex, is owned by a company.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 GOUGE ST, WILKES BARRE, PA 18705-1912 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Property Address | 488 SALEM BLVD, BERWICK, PA 18603-6463 |
| Document Number | 0000035660 |
| Book / Page | 3025 / 145565 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202535660 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Tax | $1,606.55 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 131 GOUGE ST, PLAINS, PA 18705-1912 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 131 GOUGE ST, PLAINS, PA 18705-1912 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 488 Salem Blvd was $2,913.
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 | $2,913.00 | $127,600 Land $70,200 Building $57,400 | |
| 2025 | $2,913.00 | ||
| 2024 | $127,600 Land $70,200 Building $57,400 | ||
| 2023 | $2,726.00 | ||
| 2009 | $127,600 Land $70,200 Building $57,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 488 Salem Blvd 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2004–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Tropical Storm Lee |
| 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 488 Salem Blvd 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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