Luzerne County property record for 976 State Rte 239, Wapwallopen, PA 18660
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,364 sqft |
| Lot Size | 90.6 acres (3,946,536 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Mar 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,169 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 09-O5-00A-008 |
| Primary APN | 09-O5-00A-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,364 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Area | 3,946,536 sqft (90.6 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 435 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 09-O5-00A-008 |
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| Street Address | 976 STATE ROUTE 239 |
| City | WAPWALLOPEN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18660-1011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | MAP 297P51 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRANDAU SHIELDS MINOR SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | CONYNGHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 216200 |
976 State Rte 239, a rural home, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2019.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1835 HENRY DR, MOUNTAIN TOP, PA 18707-9022 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROY W II & LORI J BRANDAU |
| Mar 12, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer SURETY LAND ABSTRACT LLC, SURETY LAND ABS LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201913721 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3019 / 40898 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 16, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017065 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 976 STATE ROUTE 239, WAPWALLOPEN, PA 18660-1011 |
| Document Number | 0000069541 |
| Book / Page | 003019 / 240711 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 69541 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1835 HENRY DR MOUNTAIN TOP PA 187079022, MOUNTAIN TOP, PA 18707-9022 |
| Document Number | 69542 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 69542 |
| Name | ROY W II & LORI J BRANDAU |
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| Address | WAPWALLOPEN, PA 18660 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 976 STATE ROUTE 239, WAPWALLOPEN, PA 18660-1011 |
| Document Number | 0000013721 |
| Book / Page | 003019 / 040898 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 13721 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | SURETY LAND ABSTRACT LLC, SURETY LAND ABS LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 775 FINEWOOD RD SOUTHAMPTON PA 18966, SOUTHAMPTON, PA 18966 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 976 State Rte 239 was $1,169, up 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| County Subdivision | Conyngham Township |
| Unified School District | Greater Nanticoke Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,169.00 (+0.09%) | $181,000 Land $159,600 Building $21,400 | |
| 2025 | $1,168.00 | ||
| 2024 | $55,300 Land $33,900 Building $21,400 | ||
| 2023 | $1,163.00 | ||
| 2009 | $181,000 Land $159,600 Building $21,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 976 State Rte 239 in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; 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 | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 25 (1978–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 25 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Tropical Storm Lee |
| Claims by Event |
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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 976 State Rte 239 is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of 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 | 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 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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