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$192,146$107 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

281 HOWARD ST

KINGSTON, PA 18704
0
Baths
1,804 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.
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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$192K
$175K low$209K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,487 (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.$116,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$43,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$73,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$116,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$116,500

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.47
58
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
13
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
64
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
86
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.21 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.Single Family Residence
CountyLUZERNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
State el CenterD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 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 · 1.9 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

281 Howard 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Kingston 18704
  • Among the largest lots in Kingston 18704
  • Older than 68% of homes in Luzerne County

What homes are worth in Kingston 18704

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$84K$493K

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Kingston 18704.

How it measures up in Kingston 18704

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

Estimated value$192,146
CheaperTypical $204,172Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$107
CheaperTypical $134Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area1,804 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,611 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 281 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLarksvilleKingston 18704Luzerne County
Estimated valuepricier than$192,14646% of homes43% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10737% of homes22% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,804 ft²62% of homes61% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac95% of homesalmost all homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than192033% of homes39% of homes32% of homes

About 281 Howard St

How much is 281 Howard St, Kingston, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Howard St, Kingston, PA is $192,146 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $175,111 to $209,181. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Howard St, Kingston, PA last sell?

281 Howard St, Kingston, PA last sold on Jul 18, 1979, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Howard St, Kingston, PA?

281 Howard St, Kingston, PA has 1,804 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 281 Howard St, Kingston, PA built?

281 Howard St, Kingston, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 Howard St, Kingston, PA?

281 Howard St, Kingston, PA is assigned to State el Center (elementary), rated D-; 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 281 Howard St, Kingston, PA compare to other homes in Kingston 18704?

Among the 10,625 homes in Kingston 18704, it is worth more than 43% of them ($192,146 against a typical $204,172), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($107 against a typical $134), it is bigger than 61% of them (1,804 ft² against a typical 1,611 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (1 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1920 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Luzerne County, it is worth more than 45% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 281 Howard St, Kingston, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Howard St, Kingston, PA was $3,487. The county assessed it at $116,500.

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