Fayette County property record for 156 Chess Rd, Smithfield, PA 15478
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 812 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 7.5 acres (326,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,347 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-36-0204 |
| Primary APN | 14-36-0204 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 812 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 812 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 326,700 sqft (7.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 552 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Geothermal |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 156 CHESS RD |
|---|---|
| City | SMITHFIELD |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15478-1418 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 7.5 AC 2R1 ATTD RG 2RM |
| Jurisdiction | FAYETTE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | GEORGES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 263200 |
156 Chess Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 1968.
Source: Fayette County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 160 CHESS RD, SMITHFIELD, PA 15478-1418 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1968 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1968 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1231 / 636 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 156 Chess Rd was $3,347, up 100.1% 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 | $3,347.00 (+100.06%) | $65,385 Land $20,500 Building $44,885 | |
| 2025 | $1,673.00 (+7.11%) | ||
| 2024 | $1,562.00 | $65,385 (-) Land $20,500 Building $44,885 | |
| 2023 | $65,385 Land $20,500 Building $44,885 | ||
| 2022 | $3,124.00 | ||
| 2003 | $130,770 Land $41,000 Building $89,770 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 156 Chess 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 July 17, 2017 · 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 |
| 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 156 Chess 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MOUNTAIN WATER ASSN private · serves 3,856 people · EPA ID PA5260032 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NORTH FAYETTE CNTY MUNI AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Jun 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Jul 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 12 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 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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