Fayette County property record for 985 River Rd, Dawson, PA 15428
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,550 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,441 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-07-0025-01 |
| Primary APN | 18-07-0025-01 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,550 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,150 sqft |
| Basement Area | 400 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft (1.5 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 360 sqft |
| Deck Area | 132 sqft |
| Patio Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 985 RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | DAWSON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15428-1193 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1.5 AC R1 RG |
| Jurisdiction | FAYETTE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LOWER TYRONE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 260300 |
985 River Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 1968.
Source: Fayette County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 985 RIVER RD, DAWSON, PA 15428-1193 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1968 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1968 |
| Deed Book / Page | 98 / 320 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 985 River Rd was $3,441, up 107.8% from the year before.
Source: Fayette County assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette County |
| County Subdivision | Lower Tyrone Township |
| Unified School District | Frazier School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,441.00 (+107.79%) | $48,665 Land $12,600 Building $36,065 | |
| 2025 | $1,656.00 (+10.99%) | ||
| 2024 | $1,492.00 | $48,665 (-) Land $12,600 Building $36,065 | |
| 2023 | $48,665 Land $12,600 Building $36,065 | ||
| 2022 | $2,866.00 | ||
| 2003 | $97,330 Land $25,200 Building $72,130 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 985 River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 17, 2017
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 985 River 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 | 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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Armstrong, Konvergence Technologies, Verizon.
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