Luzerne County property record for 977 Alter St, Hazleton, PA 18201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,205 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $184,500 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,068 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 71-T8NW11-004-08A |
| Primary APN | 71-T8NW11-004-08A |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,205 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1989 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 64 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 71-T8NW11-004-08A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 977 ALTER ST |
| City | HAZLETON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18201-1818 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 71-12-2-146-1 970 EMERALD CT |
| Legal Subdivision | DURSO MINOR SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8A |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | HAZLETON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 217700 |
977 Alter St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2019.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 977 ALTER ST, HAZLETON, PA 18201-1818 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201940735 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3019 / 132576 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 12, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006025482 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 977 ALTER ST, HAZLETON, PA 18201-1818 |
| Document Number | 0000040735 |
| Book / Page | 3019 / 132576 |
| Map Reference | MB 186 PG 14 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201940735 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,845.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 977 ALTER ST, HAZLETON, PA 18201-1818 |
| Document Number | 0000040736 |
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| Date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201940736 |
| Name | STEARNS LENDING LLC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 977 Alter St was $5,068 with a homeowner's exemption, up 54.3% from the year before.
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Municipality | Hazleton City |
| Unified School District | Hazleton Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,068.00 (+54.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $160,000 Land $26,800 Building $133,200 | |
| 2025 | $3,285.00 | ||
| 2024 | $160,000 Land $26,800 Building $133,200 | ||
| 2023 | $4,059.00 | ||
| 2009 | $160,000 Land $26,800 Building $133,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 977 Alter St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 11, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 977 Alter St 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 | 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 | HCA HAZLETON DIVISION serves 45,000 people · EPA ID PA2408001 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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 536 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 2,000 / 200 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, Verizon.
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