Luzerne County property record for 138 Layou St, Shavertown, PA 18708
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,802 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,390 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35-E8S3-003-008 |
| Primary APN | 35-E8S3-003-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,802 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 116 ft deep x 126 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 35-E8S3-003-008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 138 LAYOU ST |
| City | SHAVERTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18708-1232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 35-812-4 138 LAYAOU ST |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KINGSTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 211400 |
138 Layou St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2002.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 138 LAYOU ST, SHAVERTOWN, PA 18708-1232 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2002 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2002 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3002 / 231631 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Property Address | 138 LAYOU ST, SHAVERTOWN, PA 18708-1232 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Title Company | TIGER ABSTRACT INC, TIGER ABSTRACT |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000013861 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Book Page | 3024/46150 |
| Instrument | 202413861 |
| Name | VANTAGE TRUST FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WILKES BARRE, PA 18702 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 38 Months |
| Due | May 23, 2027 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 138 Layou St was $2,390 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| County Subdivision | Kingston Township |
| Unified School District | Dallas School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,390.00 Homeowner's exemption | $104,200 Land $21,200 Building $83,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,390.00 | ||
| 2024 | $104,200 Land $21,200 Building $83,000 | ||
| 2023 | $2,186.00 | ||
| 2009 | $104,200 Land $21,200 Building $83,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 138 Layou St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 20 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1979–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 20 |
| 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 138 Layou 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | VEOLIA WATER PA SHAVERTOWN private · serves 3,472 people · EPA ID PA2400091 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | PAW HUNTSVILLE |
| 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 | 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 357 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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