Luzerne County property record for 531 Kiefer Ave, Hazleton, PA 18201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,414 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $259,900 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,784 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 71-U8NW33-001-09A |
| Primary APN | 71-U8NW33-001-09A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,414 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 116 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 71-U8NW33-001-09A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 531 KIEFER AVE |
| City | HAZLETON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18201-7701 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 71-15-156-4-D1-3 531 KEIFER AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | HAZLETON HEIGHTS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9A |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAZLETON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 217300 |
531 Kiefer Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 531 KIEFER AVE, HAZLETON, PA 18201-7701 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 24, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 5, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202431327 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3024 / 110148 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Property Address | 531 KIEFER AVE, HAZLETON, PA 18201-7701 |
| Document Number | 0000019383 |
| Book / Page | 3024 / 65742 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202419383 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 531 KIEFER AVE, HAZLETON, PA 18201-7701 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Property Address | 531 KIEFER AVE, HAZLETON, PA 18201-7701 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK EAST |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000004286 |
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| Date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Book Page | 3017/016152 |
| Instrument | 201704286 |
| Name | DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TAMPA, FL 33607 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 531 Kiefer Ave was $5,784 with a homeowner's exemption, up 54.2% from the year before.
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Municipality | Hazleton City |
| Unified School District | Hazleton Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,784.00 (+54.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $182,600 Land $27,200 Building $155,400 | |
| 2025 | $3,750.00 | ||
| 2024 | $182,600 Land $27,200 Building $155,400 | ||
| 2023 | $4,633.00 | ||
| 2009 | $182,600 Land $27,200 Building $155,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 531 Kiefer Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 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 | 8 (1979–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Tropical Depression Ivan |
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 531 Kiefer Ave 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 | HCA HAZLETON DIVISION serves 45,000 people · EPA ID PA2408001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 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 | 6 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 478 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 2,000 / 200 |
| Empire Long Distance Fiber | 1,000 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, Verizon.
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