Luzerne County property record for 494 Rutter Ave, Kingston, PA 18704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,008 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,834 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 34-G9SE3-003-015 |
| Primary APN | 34-G9SE3-003-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,008 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 34-G9SE3-003-015 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 494 RUTTER AVE |
| City | KINGSTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18704-4727 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 34-5-777-4 494 RUTTER AVE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KINGSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 212800 |
494 Rutter Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 1995.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 494 RUTTER AVE, KINGSTON, PA 18704-4727 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 1995 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 1995 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2546 / 1022 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 494 Rutter Ave was $5,834 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 |
| Municipality | Kingston Borough |
| Unified School District | Wyoming Valley West School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,834.00 (+0.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $220,300 Land $28,400 Building $191,900 | |
| 2025 | $5,833.00 | ||
| 2024 | $220,300 Land $28,400 Building $191,900 | ||
| 2023 | $5,713.00 | ||
| 2009 | $220,300 Land $28,400 Building $191,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 494 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 84 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 84 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
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 494 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 786 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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