Luzerne County property record for 500 E 4 1/2 St, Berwick, PA 18603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,536 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $101,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,084 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55-P3SW1-008-002 |
| Primary APN | 55-P3SW1-008-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1940 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 55-P3SW1-008-002 |
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| Street Address | 500 E 4 1/2 ST |
| City | BERWICK |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18603-3926 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 55-572-4 500 E 4 1/2 ST |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4024 |
| Census Tract | 216100 |
500 E 4 1/2 St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 E 4 1/2 ST, BERWICK, PA 18603-3926 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202029286 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3020 / 118060 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 500 E 4 1/2 ST, BERWICK, PA 18603-3926 |
| Document Number | 0000029286 |
| Book / Page | 3020 / 118060 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202029286 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 244 KNOB MOUNTAIN RD, 244, BERWICK, PA 18603-5265 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 W VIEW CT, BERWICK, PA 18603-5227 |
| Document Number | 0000029287 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202029287 |
| Name | FIRST COLUMBIA BANK & TRUST CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 500 E 4 1/2 St was $2,084.
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 | $2,084.00 | $91,300 Land $34,400 Building $56,900 | |
| 2025 | $2,084.00 | ||
| 2024 | $91,300 Land $34,400 Building $56,900 | ||
| 2023 | $1,950.00 | ||
| 2009 | $91,300 Land $34,400 Building $56,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 500 E 4 1/2 St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 Claims | 7 (1979–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2006 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
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 500 E 4 1/2 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% 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 | 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 737 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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