Luzerne County property record for 500 Brown St, Duryea, PA 18642
| Property Type | Government / Public Use |
|---|---|
| Details | 86,402 sqft · built 1776 |
| Lot Size | 1.97 acres (85,813 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,148,000 (Sep 1984) |
| Tax Bill | $113,103 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-D12NW3-014-11A |
| Primary APN | 14-D12NW3-014-11A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 5 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 86,402 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1776 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1776 |
| Lot Area | 85,813 sqft (1.97 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 504 ft deep x 170 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 14-D12NW3-014-11A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 500 BROWN ST |
| City | DURYEA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18642-1262 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Government / Public Use |
| Legal Description | 14-C-137-R3-D1-D1-1 BROWN ST |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11A |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | DURYEA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 210500 |
500 Brown St, a public works property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 1984.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 250 1ST AVE, KINGSTON, PA 18704-5808 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2141 / 1052 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 500 Brown St was $113,103.
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Municipality | Duryea Borough |
| Unified School District | Pittston Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $113,103.00 | $4,402,500 Land $366,700 Building $4,035,800 | |
| 2025 | $113,103.00 Additional exemption filed | ||
| 2024 | $4,402,500 Land $366,700 Building $4,035,800 | ||
| 2023 | $110,482.00 Additional exemption filed | ||
| 2009 | $4,402,500 Land $366,700 Building $4,035,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 500 Brown St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 11, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 500 Brown St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 NESBITT private · serves 52,640 people · EPA ID PA2409010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 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 497 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,500 / 1,500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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