Somerset County property record for 121 Tower Rd, Garrett, PA 15542
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,199 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.376 acres (16,379 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,510 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S16-017-006-000 |
| Primary APN | S16-017-006-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,199 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,863 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 16,379 sqft (0.376 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Coal |
| Account Number | 160001960 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 121 TOWER RD |
| City | GARRETT |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15542-8417 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 0.376 A FEE 1 STY VINYL HO GRG |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET PA |
| Township / Civil Division | GARRETT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3050 |
| Census Tract | 21500 |
121 Tower Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in April 2009.
Source: Somerset County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 33 OAK CT, CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA 16066-4553 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 2107/0869 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 121 Tower Rd was $1,510, up 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Somerset County |
| Municipality | Garrett Borough |
| Unified School District | Meyersdale Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,510.00 (+3.07%) | $30,260 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,465.00 (+3.97%) | $30,260 (-) | |
| 2024 | $1,409.00 (+7.15%) | $30,260 (-) | |
| 2023 | $1,315.00 | $30,260 | |
| 1998 | $60,500 Land $6,490 Building $54,010 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 121 Tower Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 6, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 29 (1983–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 29 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2025 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 121 Tower Rd 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | GARRETT BORO WATER SYS serves 449 people · EPA ID PA4560035 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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