Luzerne County property record for 559 Birch Rd, Wapwallopen, PA 18660
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,108 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,453 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27-O6S2-00A-15B |
| Primary APN | 27-O6S2-00A-15B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,108 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft (1.5 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 27-O6S2-00A-15B |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 559 BIRCH RD |
| City | WAPWALLOPEN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18660-2035 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 27-2-2-D1-1-D2-1 BIRCH DR |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 15B |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | HOLLENBACK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 216200 |
559 Birch Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2011.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 559 BIRCH RD, WAPWALLOPEN, PA 18660-2035 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CROSS VALLEY FCU |
| Apr 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI CROSS VLY FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 16, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0005958167 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Property Address | 559 BIRCH RD, WAPWALLOPEN, PA 18660-2035 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000043635 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3021/185954 |
| Instrument | 202143635 |
| Name | CROSS VALLEY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WILKES BARRE, PA 18702 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 108 Months |
| Due | Jul 13, 2030 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Property Address | 559 BIRCH RD, WAPWALLOPEN, PA 18660-2035 |
| Document Number | 0000019993 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 559 BIRCH RD WAPWALLOPEN PA 186602035, WAPWALLOPEN, PA 18660-2035 |
| Document Number | 0000019993 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 2020 |
| Book Page | 003020/075000 |
| Instrument | 19993 |
| Name | CROSS VLY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WILKES BARRE, PA 18702 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 4, 2030 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 559 Birch Rd was $3,453 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| County Subdivision | Hollenback Township |
| Unified School District | Berwick Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,453.00 Homeowner's exemption | $171,300 Land $36,700 Building $134,600 | |
| 2025 | $3,453.00 | ||
| 2024 | $171,300 Land $36,700 Building $134,600 | ||
| 2023 | $3,197.00 | ||
| 2009 | $171,300 Land $36,700 Building $134,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 559 Birch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 11, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 559 Birch Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 79% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures