914 School St, Avoca (Pittston), PA 18641 Property Records

Luzerne County property record for 914 School St, Avoca, PA 18641

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2,438 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.09 acres (3,920 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$185,500 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill	$2,445 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2020 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`02-D12SE4-024-002`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`02-D12SE4-024-002`
Alternative APNs	`02-D12SE4-024-002-000` `0202D12SE4024002`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,438 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Lot Area	3,920 sqft (0.09 acres)
Lot Dimensions	75 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	02-D12SE4-024-002
Street Address	914 SCHOOL ST
City	AVOCA
State	PA
Zip	18641-1530
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	2-2-128-5 914 SCHOOL ST
Legal Block	24
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Township / Civil Division	AVOCA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2028
Census Tract	210300

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	914 SCHOOL ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1530
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 7, 2021	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMETOWN LENDERS INC
Feb 28, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 7, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 7, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 10, 1992
Deed Document Number	202165723
Deed Book / Page	3021 / 281042
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Recording Date	Oct 7, 2021
Property Address	914 SCHOOL ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1530
Document Number	0000065723
Book / Page	3021 / 281042
Instrument Date	Oct 1, 2021
Instrument	202165723
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 22, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,855.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	914 SCHOOL ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1530

Mortgage

Document Number	0000065724
Date	Oct 7, 2021
Instrument	202165724

Lender

Name	HOMETOWN LENDERS INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2051

February 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	LUZERNE PA
Recording Date	Feb 28, 2020
Property Address	914 SCHOOL ST, AVOCA, PA 18641-1530
Document Number	0000011764
Book / Page	003020 / 040179
Instrument Date	Feb 7, 2020
Instrument	11764
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 19, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	914 SCHOOL ST AVOCA PA 186411530, AVOCA, PA 18641-1530

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
Municipality	Avoca Borough
County	Luzerne County
Unified School District	Pittston Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,445.00 (+0.04%) Homeowner's exemption	$93,700 (-) Land $20,600 Building $73,100
2025	$2,444.00 (+0.37%)
2024		$93,700 Land $20,600 Building $73,100
2023	$2,435.00
2009			$93,700 Land $20,600 Building $73,100

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 · 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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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	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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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