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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $160,000 on May 5, 1997

189 RIVER ST

KINGSTON, PA 18704
0
Baths
4,028 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$160,000 · May 5, 1997
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$85,983
M&T BK · 3% 2 · recorded Jun 22, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,244 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$198,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$166,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$198,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$198,100

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.49
81
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
65
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
84
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
16
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.43 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyLUZERNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Dana el CenterC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Wyoming Valley West Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Wyoming Valley West Sr High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi

District: Wyoming Valley West School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18704These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.118
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.48

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.32,920
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,880 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,637
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,246
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

189 River St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Forty Fort
  • Among the largest lots in Forty Fort
  • Newer than 88% of homes in Forty Fort

How it measures up in Kingston 18704

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kingston 18704.

Living area4,028 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,608 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 189 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForty FortKingston 18704Luzerne County
Living areabigger than4,028 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 acalmost all homesalmost all homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than195088% of homes74% of homes56% of homes

About 189 River St

When did 189 River St, Kingston, PA last sell?

189 River St, Kingston, PA last sold on May 5, 1997 for $160,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 189 River St, Kingston, PA?

189 River St, Kingston, PA has 4,028 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 189 River St, Kingston, PA built?

189 River St, Kingston, PA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 189 River St, Kingston, PA?

189 River St, Kingston, PA is assigned to Dana el Center (elementary), rated C; Wyoming Valley West Middle School (middle), rated D; Wyoming Valley West Sr High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Wyoming Valley West School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 189 River St, Kingston, PA compare to other homes in Kingston 18704?

Among the 10,625 homes in Kingston 18704, it is bigger than almost all of them (4,028 ft² against a typical 1,608 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (1950 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 189 River St, Kingston, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 189 River St, Kingston, PA was $6,244. The county assessed it at $198,100.

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