Fayette County property record for 198 Chess Rd, Smithfield, PA 15478
| Property Type | Misc Structure / Fixture |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 23.9 acres (1,045,004 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $16,145 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $883 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 14-36-0201 |
| Primary APN | 14-36-0201 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 1,045,004 sqft (23.9 acres) |
|---|---|
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Porch | Patio |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 198 CHESS RD |
|---|---|
| City | SMITHFIELD |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15478-1418 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Misc Structure / Fixture |
| Legal Description | 23.99 AC MOBILE HOME |
| Jurisdiction | FAYETTE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | GEORGES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 263200 |
198 Chess Rd, an agricultural property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2016.
Source: Fayette County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 CHESS RD, SMITHFIELD, PA 15478-1418 |
| 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 Sale | Jul 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20138700 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3225 / 2420 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 4, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 03300/1158 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 198 Chess Rd was $883, up 100.2% 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 | $883.00 (+100.23%) | $17,245 (-) Land $16,145 Building $1,100 | |
| 2025 | $441.00 (+7.04%) | $17,245 (-) Land $16,145 Building $1,100 | |
| 2024 | $412.00 | $17,245 (-) Land $16,145 Building $1,100 | |
| 2023 | $17,245 Land $16,145 Building $1,100 | ||
| 2022 | $824.00 | ||
| 2003 | $34,490 Land $32,290 Building $2,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 198 Chess Rd in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 17, 2017 · 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 | 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 198 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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