Luzerne County property record for 272 Rutter Ave, Kingston, PA 18704
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1776 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,632 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 34-G9SE4-010-028 |
| Primary APN | 34-G9SE4-010-028 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Year Built | Built 1776 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1776 |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 34-G9SE4-010-028 |
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| Street Address | 272 RUTTER AVE |
| City | KINGSTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18704-4646 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Description | 34-6-594-5 272 RUTTER AVE |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KINGSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 213000 |
272 Rutter Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2017.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 272 RUTTER AVE, KINGSTON, PA 18704-4646 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 18, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201714932 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3017 / 53392 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 272 RUTTER AVE, KINGSTON, PA 18704-4646 |
| Document Number | 0000014932 |
| Book / Page | 003017 / 053392 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14932 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 19, 2017 |
| Title Company | BILBOW ABSTRACT COMPANY, BILBOW ABS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $850.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 272 RUTTEE AVE KINGSTON PA 18704, KINGSTON, PA 18704 |
| Document Number | 14933 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Book Page | 003017/053397 |
| Instrument | 14933 |
| Name | STEARNS LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92707-8788 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 20, 2032 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 272 Rutter Ave was $2,632.
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 | $2,632.00 | $99,400 Land $21,300 Building $78,100 | |
| 2025 | $2,632.00 | ||
| 2024 | $99,400 Land $21,300 Building $78,100 | ||
| 2023 | $2,577.00 | ||
| 2009 | $99,400 Land $21,300 Building $78,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 272 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 272 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 |
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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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