Luzerne County property record for 940 E 5th St, Berwick, PA 18603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,036 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $122,500 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,744 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55-P3NW4-03A-08F |
| Primary APN | 55-P3NW4-03A-08F |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,036 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 55-P3NW4-03A-08F |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 940 E 5TH ST |
| City | BERWICK |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18603-3410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 55-243-D87 940 E FIFTH ST |
| Legal Block | 3A |
| Legal Lot Number | 8F |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 216100 |
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 35 OLD SALT LN, BLOOMSBURG, PA 17815-6818 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 1964 |
| Deed Document Number | 202628955 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3026 / 121947 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 940 E 5TH ST, BERWICK, PA 18603-3410 |
| Document Number | 0000028955 |
| Book / Page | 3026 / 121947 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202628955 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | SIMPLIFILE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $123,725.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 35 OLD SALT LN, BLOOMSBURG, PA 17815-6818 |
| Document Number | 0000028956, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202628956 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | May 21, 2027 |
| Rate | 6.3% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| County Subdivision | Salem Township |
| Unified School District | Berwick Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,744.00 | $120,200 (-) Land $37,700 Building $82,500 | |
| 2025 | $2,744.00 (+6.9%) | ||
| 2024 | $120,200 Land $37,700 Building $82,500 | ||
| 2023 | $2,567.00 | ||
| 2009 | $120,200 Land $37,700 Building $82,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 7 (1979–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2006 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
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.
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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | PA AMERICAN WATER BERWICK private · serves 15,282 people · EPA ID PA4190013 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| 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 | 2 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 354 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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