Indiana County property record for 285 Griffith Rd, Seward, PA 15954
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,470 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 4.24 acres (184,694 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,598 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40-008-114.06 |
| Primary APN | 40-008-114.06 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,470 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 760 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 760 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 184,694 sqft (4.24 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 148 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00035408 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 GRIFFITH RD |
| City | SEWARD |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15954-9028 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | AC= 4.24 2 HO 1 OB |
| Jurisdiction | INDIANA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST WHEATFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 962200 |
285 Griffith Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Indiana County records, as of July 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 GRIFFITH RD, SEWARD, PA 15954-9028 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 285 Griffith Rd was $2,598 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Indiana County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Indiana County |
| County Subdivision | East Wheatfield Township |
| Unified School District | United School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,598.00 Homeowner's exemption | $132,500 Land $42,400 Building $90,100 | $132,500 Land $42,400 Building $90,100 |
| 2023 | $2,306.00 | $132,500 Land $42,400 Building $90,100 | |
| 2015 | $132,500 Land $42,400 Building $90,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 285 Griffith Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1998.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 23, 2019 · 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 | 3 (1998–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · Tropical Storm Debby |
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 285 Griffith 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 | HIGHRIDGE WATER AUTH serves 16,000 people · EPA ID PA5650069 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jul 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 9 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 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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