Luzerne County property record for 261 Ferguson Ave, Shavertown, PA 18708
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,320 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,219 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-E8S4-005-016 |
| Primary APN | 10-E8S4-005-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 10-E8S4-005-016 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 FERGUSON AVE |
| City | SHAVERTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18708-1116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 10-430-2-D1-D18-4 261 FERGUSON AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | BUENA VISTA |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | DALLAS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5011 |
| Census Tract | 211204 |
261 Ferguson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2009.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 FERGUSON AVE, SHAVERTOWN, PA 18708-1116 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 21, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0005885604 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Ferguson Ave was $4,219 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| County Subdivision | Dallas Township |
| Unified School District | Dallas School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,219.00 Homeowner's exemption | $170,900 Land $24,400 Building $146,500 | |
| 2025 | $4,219.00 | ||
| 2024 | $170,900 Land $24,400 Building $146,500 | ||
| 2023 | $3,809.00 | ||
| 2009 | $170,900 Land $24,400 Building $146,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Ferguson 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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 261 Ferguson Ave 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 | 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 | VEOLIA WATER PA SHAVERTOWN private · serves 3,472 people · EPA ID PA2400091 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 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 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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