Luzerne County property record for 68 Franklin St, Hazleton, PA 18201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,560 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $66,000 (Jul 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $4,866 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 71-U8NE14-001-009 |
| Primary APN | 71-U8NE14-001-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 71-U8NE14-001-009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 68 FRANKLIN ST |
| City | HAZLETON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18201-6825 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 71-3-80-1 68 FRANKLIN ST |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAZLETON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 217300 |
68 Franklin St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1989.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 68 FRANKLIN ST, HAZLETON, PA 18201-6825 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2317 / 101 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 68 Franklin St was $4,866 with a homeowner's exemption, 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 | $4,866.00 (+54.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $153,600 Land $34,800 Building $118,800 | |
| 2025 | $3,154.00 | ||
| 2024 | $153,600 Land $34,800 Building $118,800 | ||
| 2023 | $3,897.00 | ||
| 2009 | $153,600 Land $34,800 Building $118,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 68 Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 68 Franklin 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 | 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 224 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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