288 Hillside Ave, Kingston, PA 18704 Property Records

Luzerne County property record for 288 Hillside Ave, Kingston, PA 18704

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3,033 sqft · built 1935
Lot Size0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$20,000 (Oct 2018)
Tax Bill$1,791 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Mortgage
Oct 2018 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN18-G9S4-008-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN18-G9S4-008-012
Alternative APNs
  • 18-G9S4-008-012-000
  • 1807G9S4 008012

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,033 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1935
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1935
Lot Area7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number18-G9S4-008-012
Street Address288 HILLSIDE AVE
CityKINGSTON
StatePA
Zip18704-2319
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description18-7-53-5 288 HILLSIDE AVE
Legal SubdivisionHILLSIDE ESTATE
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionLUZERNE PA
Township / Civil DivisionEDWARDSVILLE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4008
Census Tract213200

Owner

Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address217-1947TH RD, BAYSIDE, NY 11361
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 20, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
VISIO FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Oct 12, 2018Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 12, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 12, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 22, 1989 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201855443
Deed Book / Page3018 / 194038
Last Transfer DateJun 23, 2021
Transfer Doc0000053976
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionLUZERNE PA
Recording DateAug 20, 2021
Property Address288 HILLSIDE AVE, EDWARDSVILLE, PA 18704-2319
Document Number0000053976
Book / Page3021 / 228637
Map ReferenceMB 232 PG 522
Instrument DateJun 23, 2021
Instrument202153976
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 25, 2024
Title CompanyBESTON NATIONAL TITLE AGENCY LLC, BOSTON NATIONAL TTL AGCY LLC

Transaction

Tax$609.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address288 HILLSIDE AVE, EDWARDSVILLE, PA 18704-2319

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address217 -19 47TH RD, BAYSIDE, NY 11361

Mortgage

Document Number0000053977
DateAug 20, 2021
Instrument202153977
Lender
NameVISIO FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueJul 1, 2051

October 2018: Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTax Deed
JurisdictionLUZERNE PA
Recording DateOct 12, 2018
Property Address288 HILLSIDE AVE, KINGSTON, PA 18704-2319
Document Number0000055443
Book / Page003018 / 194038
Instrument DateAug 9, 2018
Instrument55443
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$200.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address52 CLEVELAND ST PLAINS PA 187053306, PLAINS, PA 18705-3306

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyLuzerne County
MunicipalityEdwardsville Borough
Unified School DistrictWyoming Valley West School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,791.00$58,000 (-) Land $20,000 Building $38,000
2025$1,791.00 (+7.12%)
2024$58,000 Land $20,000 Building $38,000
2023$1,672.00
2009$58,000 Land $20,000 Building $38,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 11, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 49 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies49 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (2011–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 4
Most Recent ClaimSep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida
Claims by Event
  • Tropical Storm Lee, Sep 2011 · 3 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 93% of the US · lower than 91% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemPAW CEASETOWN
private · serves 58,467 people · EPA ID PA2409002
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 237 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Greenlight Networks
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
SkyPacket
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Breezeline, Frontier.

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