Somerset County property record for 709 17th St, Windber, PA 15963
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,241 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,396 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $787 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | S50-026-179-000 |
| Primary APN | S50-026-179-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,241 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 476 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 2,396 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 500003640 |
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| Street Address | 709 17TH ST |
| City | WINDBER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15963-1803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E1/2 LOT 549 & 0.055 A 2 STY FR HO |
| Legal Subdivision | GENERAL PLAN |
| Legal Lot Number | 549 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WINDBER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 20300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Windber Historic District listed 1991 · 945 contributing resources · NRIS 91001705 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
709 17th St is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2020.
Source: Somerset County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 641 RAILROAD ST, WINDBER, PA 15963-1816 |
| 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 Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005181 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 709 17th St was $787.
Source: Somerset County assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Somerset County |
| Municipality | Windber Borough |
| Unified School District | Windber Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $787.00 | $10,560 | |
| 2024 | $721.00 (+8.91%) | $10,560 (-) | |
| 2023 | $662.00 | $10,560 | |
| 1998 | $21,100 Land $2,670 Building $18,430 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 709 17th St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 6, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 22 (1983–2006) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 22 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2006 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 709 17th St 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 | 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 | WINDBER AREA AUTH serves 9,463 people · EPA ID PA4560013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 19 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 345 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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