Luzerne County property record for 649 N James St, Hazleton, PA 18201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,512 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $238,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,911 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 71-T8NW44-005-009 |
| Primary APN | 71-T8NW44-005-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 71-T8NW44-005-009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 649 N JAMES ST |
| City | HAZLETON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18201-3051 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 71-12-1-91-7 651 N JAMES ST |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAZLETON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3073 |
| Census Tract | 217700 |
649 N James St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2026.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of October 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 649 N JAMES ST, HAZLETON, PA 18201-3051 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202652680 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3026 / 227942 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 649 N JAMES ST, HAZLETON, PA 18201-3051 |
| Document Number | 0000052680 |
| Book / Page | 3026 / 227942 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202652680 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | APEX ABSTRACT INC, APEX ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $240,380.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 649 N JAMES ST, HAZLETON, PA 18201-3051 |
| Document Number | 0000052681, |
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| Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Book Page | 3026/227948 |
| Instrument | 202652681 |
| Name | ABSOLUTE MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 649 N James St was $2,911, up 54.3% 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 | $2,911.00 (+54.27%) | $91,900 Land $21,900 Building $70,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,887.00 | ||
| 2024 | $91,900 Land $21,900 Building $70,000 | ||
| 2023 | $2,331.00 | ||
| 2009 | $91,900 Land $21,900 Building $70,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 649 N James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1981–1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1986 · river or lake flooding |
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 649 N James St 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 | 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 | 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 1,366 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 2,000 / 200 |
| Empire Long Distance Fiber | 1,000 / 100 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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