879 Alter St, Hazleton, PA 18201 Property Records

Luzerne County property record for 879 Alter St, Hazleton, PA 18201

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	3,180 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.09 acres (3,920 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$390,100 (Oct 2026)
Tax Bill	$4,520 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2026 Sale Oct 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`71-T8NW13-008-001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`71-T8NW13-008-001`
Alternative APNs	`71-T8NW13-008-001-000` `7112T8NW13008001`

Interior

Building Area	3,180 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Lot Area	3,920 sqft (0.09 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 32 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	71-T8NW13-008-001
Street Address	879 ALTER ST
City	HAZLETON
State	PA
Zip	18201-1872
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal Description	71-12-2-156-D2-3 879 ALTER ST
Legal Block	8
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Township / Civil Division	HAZLETON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2024
Census Tract	217700

Owner

Source: Luzerne County records, as of October 21, 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	176 CHARLES ST, WILKES BARRE, PA 18702-2245
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 5, 2026	Deed, Transfer WETZEL ABSTRACT LLC, WETZEL ABSTRACT
Oct 21, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage AMERIHOME MTG
Dec 16, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOMESPIRE MTG CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 5, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 5, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 11, 1989
Deed Document Number	202654022
Deed Book / Page	3026 / 233795
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Recording Date	Oct 5, 2026
Property Address	879 ALTER ST, HAZLETON, PA 18201-1872
Document Number	0000054022
Book / Page	3026 / 233795
Instrument Date	Sep 24, 2026
Instrument	202654022
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 21, 2026
Title Company	WETZEL ABSTRACT LLC, WETZEL ABSTRACT

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$394,001.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	176 CHARLES ST, WILKES BARRE, PA 18702-2245

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Property Address	879 ALTER ST, HAZLETON, PA 18201-1872
Document Number	0000054841
Instrument Date	Oct 21, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 19, 2020
Title Company	TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	877 ALTER ST HAZLETON PA 182011872, HAZLETON, PA 18201-1872

Mortgage

Document Number	0000054841
Date	Nov 6, 2020
Book Page	003020/230316
Instrument	54841

Lender

Name	AMERIHOME MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91362-3888

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 5, 2050

December 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Recording Date	Dec 16, 2019
Property Address	879 ALTER ST, HAZLETON, PA 18201-1872
Document Number	0000068254
Book / Page	003019 / 235955
Instrument Date	Dec 13, 2019
Instrument	68254
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 3, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,790.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	877 ALTER ST HAZLETON PA 182011872, HAZLETON, PA 18201-1872

Mortgage

Document Number	68255
Date	Dec 16, 2019
Book Page	003019/235968
Instrument	68255

Lender

Name	HOMESPIRE MTG CORP
Address	GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 15, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County	Luzerne County
Municipality	Hazleton City
Unified School District	Hazleton Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$4,520.00 (+54.27%)	$142,700 (-) Land $22,700 Building $120,000
2025	$2,930.00 (-19.06%)
2024		$142,700 Land $22,700 Building $120,000
2023	$3,620.00
2009			$142,700 Land $22,700 Building $120,000

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

Drinking Water

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

Water System	HCA HAZLETON DIVISION serves 45,000 people · EPA ID PA2408001
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jul 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	6 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 536 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Service Electric Cable TV Cable	2,000 / 200
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Frontier, Verizon.

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