Luzerne County property record for 79 Division St, Kingston, PA 18704
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 2,870 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,542 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 34-G9SE2-016-033 |
| Primary APN | 34-G9SE2-016-033 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,870 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 34-G9SE2-016-033 |
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| Street Address | 79 DIVISION ST |
| City | KINGSTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18704-2756 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | 81 DIVISION ST |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KINGSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 212700 |
79 Division St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81 DIVISION ST, KINGSTON, PA 18704-2756 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202159988 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3021 / 256037 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 31, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2182001014 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 79 DIVISION ST, KINGSTON, PA 18704-2756 |
| Document Number | 0000059988 |
| Book / Page | 3021 / 256037 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202159988 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,450.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 81 DIVISION ST, KINGSTON, PA 18704-2756 |
| Document Number | 0000059989 |
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| Date | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202159989 |
| Name | PLAINS COMMERCE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Division St was $2,542 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $2,542.00 Homeowner's exemption | $96,000 Land $24,800 Building $71,200 | |
| 2025 | $2,542.00 | ||
| 2024 | $96,000 Land $24,800 Building $71,200 | ||
| 2023 | $2,489.00 | ||
| 2009 | $96,000 Land $24,800 Building $71,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Division St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 11, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 542.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 72 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 72 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 27 (1978–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 17 of 27 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 79 Division St 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 |
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| 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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