Somerset County property record for 197 Faits Pl, Friedens, PA 15541
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 700 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.8 acres (34,848 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,216 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | S44-028-030-000 |
| Primary APN | S44-028-030-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 4 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 700 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 700 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 34,848 sqft (0.8 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Coal |
| Account Number | 440009980 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 197 FAITS PL |
| City | FRIEDENS |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15541-6068 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 52 BNG 0.8 A 1 STY A FR HO |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET PA |
| Township / Civil Division | STONYCREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1056 |
| Census Tract | 21200 |
197 Faits Pl is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2019.
Source: Somerset County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 127 FIELDSTONE DR, MINERAL POINT, PA 15942 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 02760/0051 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | FAILS PL, FRIEDENS, PA 15541 |
| Document Number | 02760/0051 |
| Book / Page | 2760 / 0051 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019004694 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 127 FLAGSTONE DR, MINERAL POINT, PA 15942-5927 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 197 Faits Pl was $1,216.
Source: Somerset County assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Somerset County |
| County Subdivision | Stonycreek Township |
| Unified School District | Shanksville-Stonycreek School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,216.00 | $22,060 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,216.00 | $22,060 (-) | |
| 2024 | $1,216.00 (+3.23%) | $22,060 (-) | |
| 2023 | $1,178.00 | $22,060 | |
| 1998 | $44,100 Land $14,310 Building $29,790 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 197 Faits Pl in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 6, 2019 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 19 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1996–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 |
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 197 Faits Pl 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 | GREATER JOHNSTOWN WA SALTLICK serves 170 people · EPA ID PA4110014 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 23 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 50 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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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