Luzerne County property record for 705 N James St, Hazleton, PA 18201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,088 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,480 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 71-T8NW41-005-009 |
| Primary APN | 71-T8NW41-005-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,088 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| 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-T8NW41-005-009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 705 N JAMES ST |
| City | HAZLETON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18201-3019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 71-12-1-798-4 705 N JAMES ST |
| Legal Subdivision | DIAMOND ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAZLETON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3036 |
| Census Tract | 217700 |
705 N James St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2013.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 705 N JAMES ST, 707, HAZLETON, PA 18201-3019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201363759 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3013 / 250563 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005986878 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 705 N James St was $2,480 with a homeowner's exemption, up 54.2% 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 | $2,480.00 (+54.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $78,300 Land $24,800 Building $53,500 | |
| 2025 | $1,608.00 | ||
| 2024 | $78,300 Land $24,800 Building $53,500 | ||
| 2023 | $1,986.00 | ||
| 2009 | $78,300 Land $24,800 Building $53,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 705 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 705 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 934 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 2,000 / 200 |
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