Lawrence County property record for 252 Smithfield St, New Castle, PA 16101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,570 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,180 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage Aug 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34-4210-0000 |
| Primary APN | 34-4210-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,570 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 750 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 750 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 238 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 252 SMITHFIELD ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 16101-1643 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RU |
| Legal Description | L 45X150 H-G 117 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNION TWP. - URBAN-FAIR |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 10700 |
252 Smithfield St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2015.
Source: Lawrence County records, as of September 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 SMITHFIELD ST, NEW CASTLE, PA 16101-1643 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage LAWRENCE COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Aug 15, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage LAWRENCE COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20144779 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 9, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002491 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE PA |
| Property Address | 252 SMITHFIELD ST, NEW CASTLE, PA 16101-1643 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 252 SMITHFIELD ST, NEW CASTLE, PA 16101-1643 |
| Document Number | 0000003582 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-003582 |
| Name | LAWRENCE COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | NEW CASTLE, PA 16101 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE PA |
| Property Address | 252 SMITHFIELD ST, NEW CASTLE, PA 16101-1643 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 252 SMITHFIELD ST, NEW CASTLE, PA 16101-1643 |
| Document Number | 0000006864 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-006864 |
| Name | LAWRENCE COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | NEW CASTLE, PA 16101 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 252 Smithfield St was $1,180.
Source: Lawrence County assessment roll, as of September 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lawrence County |
| County Subdivision | Union Township |
| Unified School District | Union Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,180.00 | $37,900 (-) Land $8,400 Building $29,500 | |
| 2025 | $1,180.00 | $37,900 (-) Land $8,400 Building $29,500 | |
| 2024 | $37,900 (-) Land $8,400 Building $29,500 | ||
| 2023 | $1,135.00 Homeowner's exemption | $37,900 Land $8,400 Building $29,500 | |
| 2020 | $37,900 Land $8,400 Building $29,500 | ||
| 2002 | $37,900 Land $8,400 Building $29,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 252 Smithfield St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2012 · 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 |
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 252 Smithfield St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | PA AMER WATER CO NEW CASTLE private · serves 43,279 people · EPA ID PA6370034 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Sep 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 310 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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