Luzerne County property record for 729 Chestnut St, Avoca, PA 18641
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,248 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,500 (Jan 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,609 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-D12SE1-004-001 |
| Primary APN | 02-D12SE1-004-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 89 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 02-D12SE1-004-001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 729 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | AVOCA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18641-1148 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2-C-19-R2-D1-2 SPRING ST |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | AVOCA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 210300 |
729 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2015.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 729 CHESTNUT ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1148 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20144476 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3014 / 16313 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 26, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000026326 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 729 Chestnut St was $2,609 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Municipality | Avoca Borough |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Unified School District | Pittston Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,609.00 Homeowner's exemption | $100,000 Land $19,800 Building $80,200 | |
| 2025 | $2,609.00 | ||
| 2024 | $100,000 Land $19,800 Building $80,200 | ||
| 2023 | $2,599.00 | ||
| 2009 | $100,000 Land $19,800 Building $80,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 729 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 729 Chestnut St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 424 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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