Elk County property record for 159 Front St, Benezett, PA 15821
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.728 acres (31,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Jan 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $94 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2006 Mortgage Jan 2008 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 01-21-211-2799 |
| Primary APN | 01-21-211-2799 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 31,712 sqft (0.728 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 159 FRONT ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENEZETT |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15821 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 120 X IRR |
| Jurisdiction | ELK PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BENEZETTE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 950900 |
159 Front St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2008.
Source: Elk County records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 356 BURNS RD, VENUS, PA 16364-2906 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2006 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK |
| Jan 7, 2008 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200825 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELK PA |
| Property Address | 159 FRONT ST, BENEZETTE, PA 15821 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 00547/0092 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 27, 2006 |
| Book Page | 0547/0092 |
| Instrument | 2006-001133 |
| Name | FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WEEDVILLE, PA 15868 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Mar 30, 2011 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ELK PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2008 |
| Property Address | 159 FRONT ST, BENEZETTE, PA 15821 |
| Document Number | 2008000025 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 3, 2008 |
| Instrument | 2008-000025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 356 BURNS RD, VENUS, PA 16364-2906 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Front St was $94, up 4.4% from the year before.
Source: Elk County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Elk County |
| County Subdivision | Benezette Township |
| Unified School District | St. Marys Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $94.00 (+4.44%) | $1,350 (-) Land $1,350 | $2,700 (-92.13%) |
| 2025 | $90.00 (-91.99%) | $1,350 (-92.13%) Land $1,350 | $34,300 |
| 2024 | $1,123.00 (+9.24%) | $17,150 (-) Land $1,350 Building $15,800 | |
| 2023 | $1,028.00 | $17,150 Land $1,350 Building $15,800 | |
| 1984 | $34,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 159 Front St in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 26, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (2004–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 159 Front St 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
No cell data coverage reported
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