Somerset County property record for 161 Decker St, Garrett, PA 15542
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $53,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $577 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S16-017-031-001 |
| Primary APN | S16-017-031-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 572 sqft |
| Basement Area | 264 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 264 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 250 ft deep x 116 ft wide |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 160005550 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 DECKER ST |
| City | GARRETT |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15542-8414 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 0.25 A 2 STY ALUM HO ETC |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET PA |
| Township / Civil Division | GARRETT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3055 |
| Census Tract | 21500 |
161 Decker St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2018.
Source: Somerset County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 DECKER ST, GARRETT, PA 15542-8414 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20184340 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2699 / 172 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 161 DECKER ST, GARRETT, PA 15542-8414 |
| Document Number | 2699/0172 |
| Book / Page | 2699 / 0172 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018004340 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,143.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 DECKER ST, GARRETT, PA 15542-8414 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 161 Decker St was $577.
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 | $577.00 | $11,560 | |
| 2024 | $538.00 (+7.17%) | $11,560 (-) | |
| 2023 | $502.00 | $11,560 | |
| 1998 | $23,100 Land $8,430 Building $14,670 |
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 161 Decker St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 29 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 161 Decker St 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.
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 85 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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