Luzerne County property record for 9 Short St, Drums, PA 18222
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,808 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Jan 1981) |
| Tax Bill | $3,219 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-R7S1-005-002 |
| Primary APN | 06-R7S1-005-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,808 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 97 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 06-R7S1-005-002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 9 SHORT ST |
| City | DRUMS |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18222-1709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 6-495-2-R1 9 SHORT ST |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BUTLER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 216601 |
9 Short St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1981.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9 SHORT ST, DRUMS, PA 18222-1709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 16, 1981 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 16, 1981 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2039 / 138 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Property Address | 9 SHORT ST, DRUMS, PA 18222-1709 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000004509 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2017 |
| Book Page | 3017/017155 |
| Instrument | 201704509 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OLEAN, NY 14760 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 61 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2022 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 9 Short St was $3,219 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| County Subdivision | Butler Township |
| Unified School District | Hazleton Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,219.00 Homeowner's exemption | $148,800 Land $22,300 Building $126,500 | |
| 2025 | $3,219.00 | ||
| 2024 | $148,800 Land $22,300 Building $126,500 | ||
| 2023 | $2,930.00 | ||
| 2009 | $148,800 Land $22,300 Building $126,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9 Short St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 9 Short St 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 67% of the US · above 79% 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 62 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 2,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, T-Mobile.
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