Luzerne County property record for 686 Garfield St, Hazleton, PA 18201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,568 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,382 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer Apr 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 71-T8NW32-014-004 |
| Primary APN | 71-T8NW32-014-004 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 71-T8NW32-014-004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 686 GARFIELD ST |
| City | HAZLETON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18201-3456 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 71-14-76-6 686 GARFIELD ST |
| Legal Subdivision | DIAMOND ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAZLETON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 217100 |
686 Garfield St is held in a trust since April 2018.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1640 NE 5TH CT, 4, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301-1393 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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 |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 25, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000027669 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Property Address | 686 GARFIELD ST, HAZLETON, PA 18201-3456 |
| Document Number | 0000067643 |
| Book / Page | 3025 / 283338 |
| Map Reference | MB 03018 PG 094071 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202567643 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1640 NE 5TH CT # CT4, CT4, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301-1393 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1640 NE 5TH CT APT 4, 4, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301-1393 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Property Address | 686 GARFIELD ST, HAZLETON, PA 18201-3456 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | SECURITY ABSTRACT OF PA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000026333 |
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| Date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3021/112403 |
| Instrument | 202126333 |
| Name | ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DRAPER, UT 84020 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 686 GARFIELD ST, HAZLETON, PA 18201-3456 |
| Document Number | 0000027669 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 27669 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 686 GARFIELD ST HAZLETON PA 182013456, HAZLETON, PA 18201-3456 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 686 Garfield St was $2,382, 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 | $2,382.00 (+54.27%) | $75,200 (-) Land $24,500 Building $50,700 | |
| 2025 | $1,544.00 (-23.68%) | $75,200 (-) Land $24,500 Building $50,700 | |
| 2024 | $2,023.00 (+6.03%) | $75,200 Land $24,500 Building $50,700 | |
| 2023 | $1,908.00 | ||
| 2009 | $75,200 Land $24,500 Building $50,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 686 Garfield St 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 686 Garfield 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 |
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 889 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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