Luzerne County property record for 255 Cliffside Ave, Shavertown, PA 18708
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,848 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $36,500 (Feb 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $688 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35-F9S5-001-007 |
| Primary APN | 35-F9S5-001-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,848 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 113 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 35-F9S5-001-007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 45 SPRUCE ST |
| City | MOUNTAIN TOP |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18707-1401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 35-120-14-1 255 CLIFFSIDE AVE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KINGSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 211400 |
255 Cliffside Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2008.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 45 SPRUCE ST, MOUNTAIN TOP, PA 18707-1401 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 7, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20085808938 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3008 / 43828 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 255 Cliffside Ave was $688.
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 | $688.00 | $30,000 Land $18,000 Building $12,000 | |
| 2025 | $688.00 | ||
| 2024 | $30,000 Land $18,000 Building $12,000 | ||
| 2023 | $629.00 | ||
| 2009 | $30,000 Land $18,000 Building $12,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 255 Cliffside Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 255 Cliffside Ave is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 HUNTSVILLE private · serves 11,987 people · EPA ID PA2409013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 2 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 85 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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