Fayette County property record for 155 Chess Rd, Smithfield, PA 15478
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 3,951 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 45 acres (1,961,942 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,299 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Transfer Jul 2019 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-36-0188 |
| Primary APN | 14-36-0188 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,951 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,881 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,961,942 sqft (45 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 841 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,119 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,172 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Geothermal |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 155 CHESS RD |
|---|---|
| City | SMITHFIELD |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15478-1419 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 45.04 AC R1 ATTD RG R1 3RM |
| Jurisdiction | FAYETTE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | GEORGES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 263200 |
155 Chess Rd, a rural home, is held in a trust since October 2021.
Source: Fayette County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 CHESS RD, SMITHFIELD, PA 15478-1421 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 30, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 1, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 1, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 1, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1968 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1968 |
| Deed Book / Page | 760 / 527 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 3491/123 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAYETTE PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 155 CHESS RD, SMITHFIELD, PA 15478-1419 |
| Document Number | 3491/123 |
| Book / Page | 3491 / 123 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100011515 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 142 SOUTHWOOD DR, UNIONTOWN, PA 15401-8911 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAYETTE PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 155 CHESS RD, SMITHFIELD, PA 15478-1419 |
| Document Number | 03409/0310 |
| Book / Page | 3409 / 0310 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900007385 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 253 CHESS RD, SMITHFIELD, PA 15478-1421 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAYETTE PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 155 CHESS RD, SMITHFIELD, PA 15478-1419 |
| Document Number | 03333/2050 |
| Book / Page | 3333 / 2050 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700002258 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 284 SHADY SIDE RD, UNIONTOWN, PA 15401-6708 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAYETTE PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 155 CHESS RD, SMITHFIELD, PA 15478-1419 |
| Document Number | 03333/2146 |
| Book / Page | 3333 / 2146 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700002261 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 CHESS RD, SMITHFIELD, PA 15478-1421 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAYETTE PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 155 CHESS RD, SMITHFIELD, PA 15478-1419 |
| Document Number | 03333/2178 |
| Book / Page | 3333 / 2178 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201700002262 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 284 SHADY SIDE RD, UNIONTOWN, PA 15401-6708 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 155 Chess Rd was $5,299, up 1% from the year before.
Source: Fayette County assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette County |
| County Subdivision | Georges Township |
| Unified School District | Albert Gallatin Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,299.00 (+100.04%) | $103,515 (-) Land $14,460 Building $89,055 | |
| 2025 | $2,649.00 (-17.81%) | $103,515 (-23.25%) Land $14,460 Building $89,055 | |
| 2024 | $3,223.00 | $134,880 (-) Land $45,825 Building $89,055 | |
| 2023 | $134,880 Land $45,825 Building $89,055 | ||
| 2022 | $6,446.00 | ||
| 2003 | $207,030 Land $28,920 Building $178,110 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 155 Chess Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 17, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2017 · river or lake flooding |
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 155 Chess Rd is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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