Luzerne County property record for 85 James St, Kingston, PA 18704
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,674 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Mar 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $6,302 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 34-G9SE3-003-012 |
| Primary APN | 34-G9SE3-003-012 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 3,674 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 34-G9SE3-003-012 |
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| Street Address | 85 JAMES ST |
| City | KINGSTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18704-4722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 34-5-641-3 85 JAMES ST |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 JAMES ST, KINGSTON, PA 18704-4722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2187 / 85 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 30, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017096 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 85 JAMES ST, KINGSTON, PA 18704-4722 |
| Document Number | 0000017096 |
| Book / Page | 3023 / 54932 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202317096 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 85 JAMES ST, KINGSTON, PA 18704-4722 |
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 | $6,302.00 Homeowner's exemption | $238,000 (-) Land $31,600 Building $206,400 | |
| 2025 | $6,302.00 (+2.11%) | ||
| 2024 | $238,000 Land $31,600 Building $206,400 | ||
| 2023 | $6,172.00 | ||
| 2009 | $238,000 Land $31,600 Building $206,400 |
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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