879 Saint Johns Rd, Drums, PA 18222 Property Records

Luzerne County property record for 879 Saint Johns Rd, Drums, PA 18222

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,350 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	1.02 acres (44,431 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$95,000 (Apr 2019)
Tax Bill	$2,008 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2022 Line of Credit May 2022 Transfer + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`06-Q7S3-002-006`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`06-Q7S3-002-006`
Alternative APNs	`06-Q7S3-002-006-000` `0601Q7S3 002006`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,350 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1940
Lot Area	44,431 sqft (1.02 acres)
Lot Dimensions	507 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	06-Q7S3-002-006
Street Address	879 SAINT JOHNS RD
City	DRUMS
State	PA
Zip	18222-1807
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	6-488-D9-6-R1-1 ST JOHNS RD
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	6
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Township / Civil Division	BUTLER
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2021
Census Tract	216601

Owner

879 Saint Johns Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2022.

Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	879 SAINT JOHNS RD, DRUMS, PA 18222-1807
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 23, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LUZERNE BANK
May 9, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 12, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LUZERNE BANK
Apr 25, 2019	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STEARNS LENDING LLC
Apr 10, 2018	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit LUZERNE BANK
Jan 11, 2018	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 25, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 25, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 10, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201921978
Deed Book / Page	3019 / 69093
Last Transfer Date	Apr 27, 2022
Transfer Doc	0000030633
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Property Address	879 SAINT JOHNS RD, DRUMS, PA 18222-1807
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000034042
Date	May 23, 2022
Book Page	3022/139988
Instrument	202234042

Lender

Name	LUZERNE BANK
Type	Bank
Address	HAZLETON, PA 18202

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

May 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Recording Date	May 9, 2022
Property Address	879 SAINT JOHNS RD, DRUMS, PA 18222-1807
Document Number	0000030633
Book / Page	3022 / 126130
Instrument Date	Apr 27, 2022
Instrument	202230633
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 24, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	879 SAINT JOHNS RD, DRUMS, PA 18222-1807

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Property Address	879 SAINT JOHNS RD, DRUMS, PA 18222-1807
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 29, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000015439
Date	Mar 12, 2021
Book Page	3021/65657
Instrument	202115439

Lender

Name	LUZERNE BANK
Type	Bank
Address	HAZLETON, PA 18202

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

April 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Recording Date	Apr 25, 2019
Property Address	879 SAINT JOHNS RD, DRUMS, PA 18222-1807
Document Number	0000021978
Book / Page	3019 / 069093
Instrument Date	Apr 22, 2019
Instrument	201921978
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 15, 2021
Title Company	COVENANT ABSTRACT

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$950.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	879 SAINT JOHNS RD, DRUMS, PA 18222-1807

Mortgage

Document Number	0000021979
Date	Apr 25, 2019
Instrument	201921979

Lender

Name	STEARNS LENDING LLC
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2049

April 2018: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Recording Date	Apr 10, 2018
Property Address	879 SAINT JOHNS RD, DRUMS, PA 18222-1807
Document Number	0000018368
Book / Page	3018 / 062861
Instrument Date	Mar 16, 2018
Instrument	201818368
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 15, 2021
Title Company	MORTGAGE CONNECT LP

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$650.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	15480 LAGUNA CANYON RD # RD100, 15480, IRVINE, CA 92618-2132

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1754 STAIRVILLE RD, WAPWALLOPEN, PA 18660-1826

Mortgage

Document Number	0000018369
Date	Apr 10, 2018
Instrument	201818369

Lender

Name	LUZERNE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

January 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Recording Date	Jan 11, 2018
Property Address	879 SAINT JOHNS RD, DRUMS, PA 18222-1807
Document Number	0000001948
Book / Page	003018 / 006600
Instrument Date	Dec 21, 2017
Instrument	1948
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jan 31, 2018
Title Company	TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$15.95
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	15480 LAGUNA CANYON RD #100 IRVINE CA 926182132, 100, IRVINE, CA 92618-2132

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 879 Saint Johns Rd was $2,008 with a homeowner's exemption, up % from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County	Luzerne County
County Subdivision	Butler Township
Unified School District	Hazleton Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,008.00 (+0.05%) Homeowner's exemption	$92,800 Land $31,600 Building $61,200
2025	$2,007.00
2024		$92,800 Land $31,600 Building $61,200
2023	$1,827.00
2009			$92,800 Land $31,600 Building $61,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 879 Saint Johns Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 11, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone AE high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	Varies along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 16 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	16 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (2021)
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida
Claims by Event	Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 2 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 879 Saint Johns Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 66% of the US · above 81% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 63 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
Service Electric Cable TV Cable	2,000 / 200
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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