Luzerne County property record for 53 Beech St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,368 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $66,700 (Jul 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $8,693 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 73-I9NE1-018-023 |
| Primary APN | 73-I9NE1-018-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,368 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 41 ft wide |
| Account Number | 15-100830 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 73-I9NE1-018-023 |
| Street Address | 53 BEECH ST |
| City | WILKES BARRE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18702-4213 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 73-15-14-2-583-3 53 BEECH ST |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WILKES-BARRE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 200400 |
53 Beech St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2001.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 BEECH ST, WILKES BARRE, PA 18702-4213 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3001 / 114306 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Property Address | 53 BEECH ST, WILKES BARRE, PA 18702-4213 |
| Document Number | 0000065331 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURAN C |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 BEECH ST WILKES BARRE PA 187024213, WILKES BARRE, PA 18702-4213 |
| Document Number | 0000065331 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Book Page | 003017/232604 |
| Instrument | 65331 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50328 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 20, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Beech St was $8,693 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Municipality | Wilkes-Barre City |
| Unified School District | Wilkes-Barre Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,693.00 Homeowner's exemption | $52,300 Land $16,300 Building $36,000 | |
| 2024 | $52,300 Land $16,300 Building $36,000 | ||
| 2023 | $1,296.00 | ||
| 2009 | $52,300 Land $16,300 Building $36,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Beech St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 115 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 115 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 157 (1985–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 30 of 157 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 53 Beech 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 | PAW CEASETOWN private · serves 58,467 people · EPA ID PA2409002 |
|---|---|
| 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 685 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 2,000 / 40 |
| SkyPacket Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Frontier.
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