Luzerne County property record for 85 1/2 Searle St, Pittston, PA 18640
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,380 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $11,000 (Jun 1983) |
| Tax Bill | $1,514 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 72-E11NE2-019-16A |
| Primary APN | 72-E11NE2-019-16A |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 1,380 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 21 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 72-E11NE2-019-16A |
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| Street Address | 85 SEARLE ST |
| City | PITTSTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18640-2048 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 72-5-44-D1-D1 85 1/2 SEARLE ST |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16A |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | PITTSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 210800 |
85 1/2 Searle St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2015.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 1/2 SEARLE ST, PITTSTON, PA 18640-2048 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2101 / 454 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000014062 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 1/2 Searle St was $1,514, up 35.3% from the year before.
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Municipality | Pittston City |
| Unified School District | Pittston Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,514.00 (+35.3%) | $48,700 Land $18,200 Building $30,500 | |
| 2025 | $1,119.00 | ||
| 2024 | $48,700 Land $18,200 Building $30,500 | ||
| 2023 | $1,448.00 | ||
| 2009 | $48,700 Land $18,200 Building $30,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 1/2 Searle St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 4 (1996–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Tropical Storm Lee |
| Claims by Event |
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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 85 1/2 Searle 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 527 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,500 / 1,500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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