Luzerne Property Records

Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, comprises 76 municipalities. In Luzerne County, PA, property records list ownership, sale prices, and descriptions of land parcels. These records help determine property values and ownership for tax purposes and real estate transactions.

The median home value in Luzerne County is $160,763, while the median rent sits at $944. The median property tax rate for Luzerne County residents is 1.52% of a property's assessed fair market value, and the median income is $64,754.

The custodian of property records in Luzerne County, PA, is the Recorder of Deeds. This office houses property records, such as deeds, mortgages, liens, leases, and maps, physically and online, with systematic indexing by names, instrument numbers, book and page, document type, and date range.

To access Luzerne County property records, individuals can go to the office, request copies via mail, or opt for fax. For mailed requests, include a written request, page and book numbers, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and fees. For faxed copies, provide only the page and book number.

Moreover, one may access these records using online platforms like Landex Webstore, Landex Remote, and IQS Efilm Reader.

The fees for copies of these records in Luzerne County vary depending on the search method. In the Register of Deeds, copies are $0.50 per page, while fax copies are $2 per page. For mailed documents, it costs $5 for the first page, $2 per additional page, and $2 for certification.

To verify zoning in Luzerne County, PA, contact the Planning and Zoning division or the local zoning department where the property lies for relevant details and regulations.