261 Chess Rd, Smithfield, PA 15478 Property Records

Fayette County property record for 261 Chess Rd, Smithfield, PA 15478

Property Summary

Property Type	Bungalow
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,036 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	82.4 acres (3,593,090 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Tax Bill	$1,718 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Transfer Jul 2019 Transfer + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14-36-0173`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14-36-0173`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,036 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,036 sqft
Attic	Attic
Attic Area	196 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,593,090 sqft (82.4 acres)

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	294 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	176 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Street Address	261 CHESS RD
City	SMITHFIELD
State	PA
Zip	15478-1421
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Bungalow
Legal Description	82.484 AC R1 RM
Jurisdiction	FAYETTE PA
Township / Civil Division	GEORGES
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	263200

Owner

261 Chess Rd, a bungalow, is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2021.

Source: Fayette County records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	253 CHESS RD, SMITHFIELD, PA 15478-1421
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Partnership

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 15, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 30, 2019	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 30, 2019	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 1, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 1, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 1, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 1, 1968
Deed Sale	Jan 1, 1968
Deed Book / Page	940 / 808
Last Transfer Date	Oct 7, 2021
Transfer Doc	003491/123
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	FAYETTE PA
Recording Date	Oct 15, 2021
Property Address	261 CHESS RD, SMITHFIELD, PA 15478-1421
Document Number	003491/123
Book / Page	3491 / 123
Instrument Date	Oct 7, 2021
Instrument	202100011515
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 13, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	142 SOUTHWOOD DR, UNIONTOWN, PA 15401-8911

July 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	FAYETTE PA
Recording Date	Jul 30, 2019
Property Address	261 CHESS RD, SMITHFIELD, PA 15478-1421
Document Number	03409/0325
Book / Page	3409 / 0325
Instrument Date	Mar 25, 2019
Instrument	201900007387
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 13, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$7,148.40
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	253 CHESS RD, SMITHFIELD, PA 15478-1421

July 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	FAYETTE PA
Recording Date	Jul 30, 2019
Property Address	261 CHESS RD, SMITHFIELD, PA 15478-1421
Document Number	03409/0341
Book / Page	3409 / 0341
Instrument Date	Mar 25, 2019
Instrument	201900007388
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 13, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$16,679.32
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	253 CHESS RD, SMITHFIELD, PA 15478-1421

March 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	FAYETTE PA
Recording Date	Mar 1, 2017
Property Address	261 CHESS RD, SMITHFIELD, PA 15478-1421
Document Number	03333/2178
Book / Page	3333 / 2178
Instrument Date	Feb 7, 2017
Instrument	201700002262
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 13, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	284 SHADY SIDE RD, UNIONTOWN, PA 15401-6708

March 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	FAYETTE PA
Recording Date	Mar 1, 2017
Property Address	261 CHESS RD, SMITHFIELD, PA 15478-1421
Document Number	03333/2050
Book / Page	3333 / 2050
Instrument Date	Feb 7, 2017
Instrument	201700002258
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 13, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	284 SHADY SIDE RD, UNIONTOWN, PA 15401-6708

March 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	FAYETTE PA
Recording Date	Mar 1, 2017
Property Address	261 CHESS RD, SMITHFIELD, PA 15478-1421
Document Number	03333/2146
Book / Page	3333 / 2146
Instrument Date	Feb 7, 2017
Instrument	201700002261
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 13, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	217 CHESS RD, SMITHFIELD, PA 15478-1421

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Chess Rd was $1,718, up 1% from the year before.

Source: Fayette County assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County	Fayette County
County Subdivision	Georges Township
Unified School District	Albert Gallatin Area School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,718.00 (+1%)	$33,560 (-) Land $22,170 Building $11,390
2025	$859.00 (-46.11%)	$33,560 (-49.7%) Land $22,170 Building $11,390
2024	$1,594.00	$66,725 (-) Land $55,110 Building $11,615
2023		$66,725 Land $55,110 Building $11,615
2022	$3,188.00
2003			$67,120 Land $44,340 Building $22,780

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 261 Chess Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.

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	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

Wildfire risk around 261 Chess Rd 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	NORTH FAYETTE CNTY MUNI AUTH serves 35,409 people · EPA ID PA5260019
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jun 2023
Lead	2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	5 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Breezeline Cable	1,000 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: QCOL, VITALink.

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