Luzerne County property record for 538 Birch Rd, Hazleton, PA 18202 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,112 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $156,900 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,048 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-S8S14B-001-001 |
| Primary APN | 26-S8S14B-001-001 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,112 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 26-S8S14B-001-001 |
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| Street Address | 538 BIRCH RD |
| City | HAZLETON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18202-2823 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 26-C-188-1-R1-D66-1 BIRCH DR |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKMONT ACRES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAZLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 216900 |
Source: Luzerne County records · APN 26-S8S14B-001-001
Assessment roll updated August 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 546 BIRCH RD, HAZLETON, PA 18202-2823 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | May 02, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 02, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20055634580 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3005 / 101809 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 02, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000040919 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 02, 2024 |
| Property Address | 538 BIRCH RD, HAZLE TOWNSHP, PA 18202-2823 |
| Document Number | 0000040919 |
| Book / Page | 3024 / 146977 |
| Map Reference | VOL 33 PG 28 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202440919 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 09, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 546 BIRCH RD, HAZLE TOWNSHIP, PA 18202-2823 |
Source: Luzerne County records · Assessment roll updated August 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| County Subdivision | Hazle Township |
| Unified School District | Hazleton Area School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,048.00 Homeowner's exemption | $143,200 (-) Land $40,500 Building $102,700 | |
| 2025 | $3,048.00 (+10.04%) | ||
| 2024 | $143,200 Land $40,500 Building $102,700 | ||
| 2023 | $2,770.00 | ||
| 2009 | $143,200 Land $40,500 Building $102,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Luzerne County (42079C), updated November 11, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 420792169001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2006–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2016, other causes |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low above 37% of the US · above 86% of Pennsylvania |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 2,500 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 56 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Service Electric Television | Cable | 2,000 / 200 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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