Luzerne County property record for 539 Birch Rd, Hazleton, PA 18202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,356 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 1.2 acres (52,272 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Jun 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $2,944 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-S8S14A-001-001 |
| Primary APN | 26-S8S14A-001-001 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,356 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Lot Area | 52,272 sqft (1.2 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 26-S8S14A-001-001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 539 BIRCH RD |
| City | HAZLETON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18202-2822 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 26-C-188-R1-1-D58 BIRCH RD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAZLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1048 |
| Census Tract | 216900 |
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 539 BIRCH RD, HAZLETON, PA 18202-2822 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2278 / 270 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Property Address | 539 BIRCH RD, HAZLE TOWNSHIP, PA 18202-2822 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE GROUP LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 539 BIRCH RD, HAZLETON, PA 18202-2822 |
| Document Number | 0000058988 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Book Page | 3022/240020 |
| Instrument | 202258988 |
| Name | THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43231 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 12, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| County Subdivision | Hazle Township |
| Unified School District | Hazleton Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,944.00 Homeowner's exemption | $138,300 (-) Land $42,900 Building $95,400 | |
| 2025 | $2,944.00 (+10.06%) | ||
| 2024 | $138,300 Land $42,900 Building $95,400 | ||
| 2023 | $2,675.00 | ||
| 2009 | $138,300 Land $42,900 Building $95,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 5 (2006–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2016 · other causes |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 84% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 2,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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