159 Bixby Run Rd, Garrett, PA 15542 Property Records

Somerset County property record for 159 Bixby Run Rd, Garrett, PA 15542

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 948 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size	0.5 acres (21,780 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$15,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill	$967 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`S16-017-023-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`S16-017-023-000`
Alternative APNs	`S16-017-023-00` `160001520`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	948 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	288 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1880
Effective Year Built	Effective 1880
Exterior Material	Composition/Composite
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Rolled Roofing
Lot Area	21,780 sqft (0.5 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	160001520
Street Address	159 BIXBY RUN RD
City	GARRETT
State	PA
Zip	15542-8415
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	1/2 A 2 STY FR HO & HO TR
Jurisdiction	SOMERSET PA
Township / Civil Division	GARRETT
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3055
Census Tract	21500

Owner

159 Bixby Run Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2020.

Source: Somerset County records, as of April 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	159 BIXBY RUN RD, GARRETT, PA 15542-8415
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 10, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 10, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20204395
Deed Book / Page	2818 / 230
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 2, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	2818/230
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

July 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERSET PA
Recording Date	Jul 10, 2020
Property Address	159 BIXBY RUN RD, GARRETT, PA 15542-8415
Document Number	2818/230
Book / Page	2818 / 230
Instrument Date	Jul 2, 2020
Instrument	2020004395
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 25, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 BIXBY RUN RD, 159, GARRETT, PA 15542-8415

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 BIXBY RUN RD, GARRETT, PA 15542-8415

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Bixby Run Rd was $967 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.1% from the year before.

Source: Somerset County assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County	Somerset County
Municipality	Garrett Borough
Unified School District	Meyersdale Area School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$967.00 (+3.09%) Homeowner's exemption	$19,370 (-)
2025	$938.00 (+3.99%) Homeowner's exemption	$19,370 (-)
2024	$902.00 (+7.25%)	$19,370 (-)
2023	$841.00	$19,370
1998			$38,730 Land $7,080 Building $31,650

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 159 Bixby Run 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	Tropical Depression Ivan, Sep 2004 · 7 claims Severe Storms And Flooding, Jan 1996 · 5 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 159 Bixby Run Rd is low, with a 0.03% 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	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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