Luzerne County property record for 740 Chestnut St, Avoca, PA 18641
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 896 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,239 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-D12SE1-003-05A |
| Primary APN | 02-D12SE1-003-05A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 896 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 72 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 02-D12SE1-003-05A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 740 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | AVOCA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18641-1163 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2-2-21-3-D1 740 CHESTNUT ST |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5A |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | AVOCA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 210300 |
740 Chestnut St is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 103 CRANBERRY TER, DURYEA, PA 18642-1115 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 10, 1978 |
| Deed Document Number | 201859279 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3018 / 206750 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 740 Chestnut St was $1,239.
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 | $1,239.00 | $47,500 Land $12,400 Building $35,100 | |
| 2025 | $1,239.00 | ||
| 2024 | $47,500 Land $12,400 Building $35,100 | ||
| 2023 | $1,234.00 | ||
| 2009 | $47,500 Land $12,400 Building $35,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 740 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 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 740 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 |
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