Luzerne County property record for 26 Jay St, Plains Township, PA 18705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,054 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $154,255 (Jun 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $4,753 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 50-F10S2-01D-003 |
| Primary APN | 50-F10S2-01D-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,054 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 184 ft deep x 83 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 50-F10S2-01D-003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 JAY ST |
| City | WILKES BARRE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18705 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 50C92-R1D9-4-D9-5 26 JAY PL |
| Legal Subdivision | SAYLOR TERRACE ALLOTMENT |
| Legal Block | 1D |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 211900 |
26 Jay St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2008.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 JAY ST, WILKES BARRE, PA 18705 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 29, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20085826770 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3008 / 148080 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 26 Jay St was $4,753 with a homeowner's exemption, up % from the year before.
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| County Subdivision | Plains Township |
| Unified School District | Wilkes-Barre Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,753.00 (+0.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $170,400 Land $30,700 Building $139,700 | |
| 2025 | $4,752.00 | ||
| 2024 | $170,400 Land $30,700 Building $139,700 | ||
| 2023 | $4,559.00 | ||
| 2009 | $170,400 Land $30,700 Building $139,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Jay St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 149 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 22 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 149 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 89 of 149 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2018 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 26 Jay St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 WATRES private · serves 52,002 people · EPA ID PA2409011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 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 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fiber | 1,500 / 1,500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| SkyPacket Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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