Luzerne County property record for 87 James St, Shavertown, PA 18708
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,269 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,312 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35-E8S7-010-023 |
| Primary APN | 35-E8S7-010-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,269 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 310 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 35-E8S7-010-023 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 87 JAMES ST |
| City | SHAVERTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18708-1519 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 35-365-4 87 JAMES ST |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | LUZERNE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KINGSTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 211400 |
87 James St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 1999.
Source: Luzerne County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 87 JAMES ST, SHAVERTOWN, PA 18708-1519 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 1999 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2703 / 462 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 87 James St was $2,312 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Luzerne County assessment roll, as of August 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Luzerne County |
| County Subdivision | Kingston Township |
| Unified School District | Dallas School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,312.00 Homeowner's exemption | $100,800 Land $24,900 Building $75,900 | |
| 2025 | $2,312.00 | ||
| 2024 | $100,800 Land $24,900 Building $75,900 | ||
| 2023 | $2,115.00 | ||
| 2009 | $100,800 Land $24,900 Building $75,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 87 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1996–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2006 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 87 James St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | VEOLIA WATER PA SHAVERTOWN private · serves 3,472 people · EPA ID PA2400091 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | PAW HUNTSVILLE |
| 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 257 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Breezeline, SkyPacket.
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