Luzerne County property record for 249 Rutter Ave, Kingston, PA 18704
| Property Type | Apartment House (2-4 Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,472 sqft · built 1776 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,886 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Construction Loan Aug 2022 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 34-G9SE4-009-003 |
| Primary APN | 34-G9SE4-009-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 3 Units |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,472 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1776 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1776 |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 34-G9SE4-009-003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 249 RUTTER AVE |
| City | KINGSTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18704-4654 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartment House (2-4 Units) |
| Legal Description | 251 RUTTER AVE |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KINGSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 213000 |
249 Rutter Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2022.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 106 MAPLE ST, GREAT NECK, NY 11023-1135 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage BRANCH LENDING LLC |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202249471 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3022 / 203869 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Property Address | 249 RUTTER AVE, KINGSTON, PA 18704-4654 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 GRACE AVE 301, 301, GREAT NECK, NY 11021-2419 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000013643 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Book Page | 3023/43584 |
| Instrument | 202313643 |
| Name | BRANCH LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | KINGSTON, PA 18704 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 249 RUTTER AVE, KINGSTON, PA 18704-4654 |
| Document Number | 0000049471 |
| Book / Page | 3022 / 203869 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202249471 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 106 MAPLE ST, GREAT NECK, NY 11023-1135 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 249 RUTTER AVE, KINGSTON, PA 18704-4654 |
| Document Number | 0000049470 |
| Book / Page | 3022 / 203853 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202249470 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,900.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 106 MAPLE ST, GREAT NECK, NY 11023-1135 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 249 Rutter Ave was $2,886.
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Municipality | Kingston Borough |
| Unified School District | Wyoming Valley West School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,886.00 | $109,000 Land $23,400 Building $85,600 | |
| 2025 | $2,886.00 | ||
| 2024 | $109,000 Land $23,400 Building $85,600 | ||
| 2023 | $2,826.00 | ||
| 2009 | $109,000 Land $23,400 Building $85,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 249 Rutter Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 80 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 80 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1978–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2020 · other causes |
| 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.
The area around 249 Rutter Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | PAW CEASETOWN private · serves 58,467 people · EPA ID PA2409002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 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 | 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 603 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 2,000 / 40 |
| SkyPacket Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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