717 McAlpine St, Avoca (Pittston), PA 18641 Property Records

Luzerne County property record for 717 McAlpine St, Avoca, PA 18641

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2,447 sqft · built 1923
Lot Size	0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$84,000 (May 2008)
Tax Bill	$2,077 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2017 Loan Modification Nov 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`02-D12SE4-004-011`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`02-D12SE4-004-011`
Alternative APNs	`02-D12SE4-004-011-000` `0201D12SE4004011`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,447 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1923
Effective Year Built	Effective 1923
Lot Area	8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Lot Dimensions	98 ft deep x 81 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	02-D12SE4-004-011
Street Address	717 MCALPINE ST
City	AVOCA
State	PA
Zip	18641-1136
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	2-1-152-5 717 MCALPINE ST
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	11
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Township / Civil Division	AVOCA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3015
Census Tract	210300

Owner

Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	717 MCALPINE ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1136
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 1, 2017	Loan Modification, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage JP MORGAN CHASE BK
Nov 29, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 23, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 23, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20085821903
Deed Book / Page	3008 / 120704
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

December 2017: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Property Address	717 MCALPINE ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1136
Document Number	0000000338
Instrument Date	Dec 1, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 26, 2018
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	717 MCALPINE ST AVOCA PA 186411136, AVOCA, PA 18641-1136

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000338
Date	Jan 3, 2018
Book Page	003018/000920
Instrument	338

Lender

Name	JP MORGAN CHASE BK
Type	Bank
Address	MONROE, LA 71203-4774

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate	3.75%

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Property Address	717 MCALPINE ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1136
Document Number	0000000327
Instrument Date	Nov 29, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 11, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	717 MCALPINE ST AVOCA PA 186411136, AVOCA, PA 18641-1136

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000327
Date	Jan 2, 2018
Book Page	003018/000878
Instrument	327

Lender

Name	HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
Address	WASHINGTON, DC 20410

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
Municipality	Avoca Borough
County	Luzerne County
Unified School District	Pittston Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,077.00 (+0.05%) Homeowner's exemption	$79,600 (-) Land $22,100 Building $57,500
2025	$2,076.00 (+0.34%)
2024		$79,600 Land $22,100 Building $57,500
2023	$2,069.00
2009			$79,600 Land $22,100 Building $57,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	9 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (1996–2003)
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2003 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	PAW WATRES private · serves 52,002 people · EPA ID PA2409011
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Oct 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 293 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband Fiber	1,500 / 1,500
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: ICON Technologies.

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