Luzerne County property record for 55 James St, Kingston, PA 18704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,522 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,695 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Line of Credit Aug 2024 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 34-G9SE3-003-007 |
| Primary APN | 34-G9SE3-003-007 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 3,522 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 34-G9SE3-003-007 |
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| Street Address | 55 JAMES ST |
| City | KINGSTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18704-4722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 34-5-481-7 55 JAMES ST |
| Legal Subdivision | KINGSTON BOROUGH |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KINGSTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 212800 |
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 JAMES ST, KINGSTON, PA 18704-4722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Sep 26, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMMUNITY BANK NA |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMMUNITY BANK NA |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FUNDING RESOURCES MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 19, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ARK-LA-TEX FINANCE SERVICES LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 19, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202148197 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3021 / 205284 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Property Address | 55 JAMES ST, KINGSTON, PA 18704-4722 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000060814 |
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| Date | Sep 26, 2022 |
| Book Page | 3022/246827 |
| Instrument | 202260814 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | OLEAN, NY 14760 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Property Address | 55 JAMES ST, KINGSTON, PA 18704-4722 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000040722 |
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| Date | Aug 1, 2024 |
| Book Page | 3024/145858 |
| Instrument | 202440722 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | OLEAN, NY 14760 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 55 JAMES ST, KINGSTON, PA 18704-4722 |
| Document Number | 0000048197 |
| Book / Page | 3021 / 205284 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 37 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202148197 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | WETZEL ABSTRACT LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 55 JAMES ST, KINGSTON, PA 18704-4722 |
| Document Number | 0000048198 |
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| Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202148198 |
| Name | FUNDING RESOURCES MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 55 JAMES ST, KINGSTON, PA 18704-4722 |
| Document Number | 0000032260 |
| Book / Page | 3018 / 110377 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 37 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201832260 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | VELOCITY ABSTRACT LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,050.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 55 OPERNES CT, KINGSTON, PA 18704 |
| Document Number | 0000032266 |
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| Date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201832266 |
| Name | ARK-LA-TEX FINANCE SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2048 |
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 | $7,695.00 Homeowner's exemption | $290,600 (-) Land $29,000 Building $261,600 | |
| 2025 | $7,695.00 (+2.11%) | ||
| 2024 | $290,600 Land $29,000 Building $261,600 | ||
| 2023 | $7,536.00 | ||
| 2009 | $290,600 Land $29,000 Building $261,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
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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