289 3rd St, Ernest, PA 15739 Property Records

Indiana County property record for 289 3rd St, Ernest, PA 15739

Property Summary

Property TypeVacant Land
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,256 sqft · built 1901
Lot Size0.25 acres (10,890 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$59,388 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill$255 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2023 Sale
Dec 2020 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN44-002-227

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN44-002-227
Alternative APN
  • 00045530

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,256 sqft Living Area
Basement Area1,344 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,344 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1901
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1999
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area10,890 sqft (0.25 acres)
Lot Dimensions131 ft deep x 82 ft wide
TerrainRolling
PorchOpen Porch
Deck AreaDeck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemSpace Heater
Heating FuelWood
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number00045530
Street Address3RD ST
CityERNEST
StatePA
Zip15739
Property CategoryVacant Land
Property TypeVacant Land > Uncategorized
Legal DescriptionLOT 82X131 1 HO
Legal SubdivisionKOVALACHICK PLAN
JurisdictionINDIANA PA
Township / Civil DivisionERNEST
Census Block Group2
Census Block2033
Census Tract960500

Owner

Source: Indiana County records, as of July 28, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 92, ERNEST, PA 15739-0092
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 21, 2023Deed, Transfer
Dec 29, 2020Public Action, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 29, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 29, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 2, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020314913
Prior Transfer DateDec 22, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc2020314913
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionINDIANA PA
Recording DateNov 21, 2023
Property Address289 3RD ST, ERNEST, PA 15739
Document Number2023341695
Map ReferenceMB 1 PG 104
Instrument DateNov 15, 2023
Instrument2023-341695
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 30, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$5.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 92, ERNEST, PA 15739-0092

December 2020: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document TypePublic Action
JurisdictionINDIANA PA
Recording DateDec 29, 2020
Property Address289 3RD ST, ERNEST, PA 15739
Document Number2020314913
Instrument DateDec 22, 2020
Instrument2020-314913
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJun 26, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$593.88
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address935 PHILADELPHIA ST, INDIANA, PA 15701-3911

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Indiana County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyIndiana County
MunicipalityErnest Borough
Unified School DistrictMarion Center Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$255.00 (+3.24%) Homeowner's exemption$11,600 (-) Land $11,600$11,600 (-) Land $11,600
2025$247.00 (+9.78%) Homeowner's exemption$11,600 (-) Land $11,600
2023$225.00$11,600 Land $11,600
2015$11,600 Land $11,600

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 23, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1978–2004)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2004 · Tropical Depression Ivan

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemICMSA CROOKED CREEK
serves 9,638 people · EPA ID PA5320109
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2024
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityHaloacetic acids
resolved · Jan 2020
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting6
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 177 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35

May also be available: Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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