Westmoreland County property record for 256 Franklin Ave, Vandergrift, PA 15690
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.068 acres (2,958 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,653 (2026) |
| APN | 37-01-06-0-653 |
| Primary APN | 37-01-06-0-653 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 2,958 sqft (0.068 acres) |
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| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Street Address | 256 FRANKLIN AVE |
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| City | VANDERGRIFT |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15690-1105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT LT 905 HSE 25 X 118.3 |
| Legal Subdivision | VANDERGRIFT |
| Legal Lot Number | 905 |
| Jurisdiction | WESTMORELAND PA |
| Township / Civil Division | VANDERGRIFT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 801500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Vandergrift Historic District listed 1995 · 627 contributing resources · NRIS 95000525 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
256 Franklin Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2016.
Source: Westmoreland County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11541 CLEMATIS BLVD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235-3105 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | Jan 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 24, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20162966 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 256 Franklin Ave was $1,653, up 1.2% from the year before.
Source: Westmoreland County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Westmoreland County |
| Municipality | Vandergrift Borough |
| Unified School District | Kiski Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,653.00 (+1.22%) | $9,770 Land $1,730 Building $8,040 | |
| 2025 | $1,633.00 (+7.58%) | $9,770 Land $1,730 Building $8,040 | |
| 2024 | $1,518.00 | $9,770 Land $1,730 Building $8,040 | |
| 1972 | $9,770 Land $1,730 Building $8,040 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 256 Franklin Ave; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| 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 256 Franklin Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | MAWC SWEENEY PLANT serves 143,000 people · EPA ID PA5650032 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Jan 2019 |
| 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 855 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, Windstream.
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