Luzerne County property record for 749 John St, Avoca, PA 18641
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,548 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,290 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-D12SE2-017-010 |
| Primary APN | 51-D12SE2-017-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,548 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 51-D12SE2-017-010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 749 JOHN ST |
| City | AVOCA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18641-1621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 51-47-4 749 JOHN ST |
| Legal Subdivision | PITTSTON COAL COMPANY |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | AVOCA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 210300 |
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 749 JOHN ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1621 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 7, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0005741533 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $2,290.00 (+0.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $92,000 (-) Land $35,300 Building $56,700 | |
| 2025 | $2,289.00 (+2.01%) | ||
| 2024 | $92,000 Land $35,300 Building $56,700 | ||
| 2023 | $2,244.00 | ||
| 2009 | $92,000 Land $35,300 Building $56,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 94% 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 245 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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