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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $110,000 on Jun 29, 2023

228 RUTTER AVE

KINGSTON, PA 18704
0
Baths
2,532 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$110,000 · Jun 29, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,606 (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.$98,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$78,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$98,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$98,400

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.46
65
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.
85
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.31 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

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.0.10
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

M
Wyoming Valley West Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Chester Street Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Wyoming Valley West Sr High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 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%

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How this home compares

228 Rutter Ave 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.

  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Older than 69% of homes in Luzerne County

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 area2,532 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,608 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 228 Rutter Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKingstonKingston 18704Luzerne County
Living areabigger than2,532 ft²78% of homes86% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac42% of homes30% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than192039% of homes38% of homes31% of homes

About 228 Rutter Ave

When did 228 Rutter Ave, Kingston, PA last sell?

228 Rutter Ave, Kingston, PA last sold on Jun 29, 2023 for $110,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 228 Rutter Ave, Kingston, PA?

228 Rutter Ave, Kingston, PA has 2,532 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 228 Rutter Ave, Kingston, PA built?

228 Rutter Ave, Kingston, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a duplex single home.

What schools serve 228 Rutter Ave, Kingston, PA?

228 Rutter Ave, Kingston, PA is assigned to Wyoming Valley West Middle School (middle), rated D; Chester Street Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; 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 228 Rutter Ave, Kingston, PA compare to other homes in Kingston 18704?

Among the 10,625 homes in Kingston 18704, it is bigger than 86% of them (2,532 ft² against a typical 1,608 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1920 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 228 Rutter Ave, Kingston, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 228 Rutter Ave, Kingston, PA was $2,606. The county assessed it at $98,400.

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