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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $100,000 on Oct 22, 2020

85 CHESTER ST

KINGSTON, PA 18704
0
Baths
1,746 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.
2,614 ft²
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$100,000 · Oct 22, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,389 (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.$90,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$71,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$90,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$90,200

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.33
1
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.

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.0.06
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
Chester Street Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Wyoming Valley West Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Wyoming Valley West Sr High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 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

85 Chester 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Kingston 18704
  • Older than 68% 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 area1,746 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,610 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size2,614 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 85 Chester St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKingstonKingston 18704Luzerne County
Living areabigger than1,746 ft²49% of homes58% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,614 ft²13% of homes9% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than192039% of homes39% of homes32% of homes

About 85 Chester St

When did 85 Chester St, Kingston, PA last sell?

85 Chester St, Kingston, PA last sold on Oct 22, 2020 for $100,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 85 Chester St, Kingston, PA?

85 Chester St, Kingston, PA has 1,746 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 85 Chester St, Kingston, PA built?

85 Chester St, Kingston, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 85 Chester St, Kingston, PA?

85 Chester St, Kingston, PA is assigned to Chester Street Elementary School (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 85 Chester St, Kingston, PA compare to other homes in Kingston 18704?

Among the 10,626 homes in Kingston 18704, it is bigger than 58% of them (1,746 ft² against a typical 1,610 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (2,614 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 39% 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 85 Chester St, Kingston, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 85 Chester St, Kingston, PA was $2,389. The county assessed it at $90,200.

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