Fayette County property record for 243 Bowood Rd, Smithfield, PA 15478
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,028 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 16.8 acres (733,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,670 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-12-0031 |
| Primary APN | 24-12-0031 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,028 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 175 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 175 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 733,550 sqft (16.8 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 175 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 243 BOWOOD RD |
|---|---|
| City | SMITHFIELD |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15478-1021 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 16.843 AC R2S DOUBLEWIDE RG |
| Jurisdiction | FAYETTE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | NICHOLSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1044 |
| Census Tract | 263100 |
Source: Fayette County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 BOWOOD RD, SMITHFIELD, PA 15478-1021 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201410322 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3260 / 2362 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Fayette County assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette County |
| County Subdivision | Nicholson Township |
| Unified School District | Albert Gallatin Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,670.00 (+100.24%) | $33,320 (-) Land $18,120 Building $15,200 | |
| 2025 | $834.00 (+7.2%) | ||
| 2024 | $778.00 (-5%) | $33,320 (-) Land $18,120 Building $15,200 | |
| 2023 | $33,320 Land $18,120 Building $15,200 | ||
| 2022 | $1,556.00 | ||
| 2003 | $66,640 Land $36,240 Building $30,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 17, 2017 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1996 · Severe Storms And 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.
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 | 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 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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