Luzerne County property record for 253 Wright Ave, Kingston, PA 18704 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,888 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $146,400 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,405 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 34-H9NE1-004-010 |
| Primary APN | 34-H9NE1-004-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,888 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 34-H9NE1-004-010 |
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| Street Address | 253 WRIGHT AVE |
| City | KINGSTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18704-4611 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 34-6-232-1 253 WRIGHT AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBERT H GARRAHAN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KINGSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 213000 |
Source: Luzerne County records · APN 34-H9NE1-004-010
Assessment roll updated August 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 WRIGHT AVE, KINGSTON, PA 18704-4611 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage BENCHMARK MTG |
| Jan 08, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 08, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 08, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 08, 1966 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20211792 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3021 / 8622 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Property Address | 253 WRIGHT AVE, KINGSTON, PA 18704-4611 |
| Document Number | 0000001793 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 WRIGHT AVE KINGSTON PA 187044611, KINGSTON, PA 18704-4611 |
| Document Number | 0000001793 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 08, 2021 |
| Book Page | 003021/008629 |
| Instrument | 1793 |
| Name | BENCHMARK MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PLANO, TX 75024 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 07, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 08, 2021 |
| Property Address | 253 WRIGHT AVE, KINGSTON, PA 18704-4611 |
| Document Number | 0000001792 |
| Book / Page | 3021 / 8622 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 70&71 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202101792 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,464.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 WRIGHT AVE, KINGSTON, PA 18704-4611 |
| Document Number | 0000001793 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 08, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202101793 |
| Name | ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2051 |
Source: Luzerne County records · Assessment roll updated August 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| Municipality | Kingston Borough |
| Unified School District | Wyoming Valley West School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,405.00 Homeowner's exemption | $128,600 (-) Land $20,400 Building $108,200 | |
| 2025 | $3,405.00 (+2.1%) | ||
| 2024 | $128,600 Land $20,400 Building $108,200 | ||
| 2023 | $3,335.00 | ||
| 2009 | $128,600 Land $20,400 Building $108,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Luzerne County (42079C), updated November 11, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 420792130001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Reduced by levee depends on levee performance |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 80 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 80 in force 57 of 80 on primary residences |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1978–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2020, other causes |
| Flood Events |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
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