1237 Murdoch Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Property Records

Allegheny County property record for 1237 Murdoch Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,350 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size0.153 acres (6,645 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$400,761 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill$4,114 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Mortgage
Mar 2021 Sale & Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN85-N-169

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN85-N-169
Alternative APN
  • 0085-N-00169-0000-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,350 sqft Living Area
Basement Area1 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1927
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Roof MaterialSlate
Lot Area6,645 sqft (0.153 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address1237 MURDOCH RD
CityPITTSBURGH
StatePA
Zip15217-1234
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 47.40X150X41.20 RR MURDOCK ST 2 STY BRK V & ALUM SDG HSE & GAR 1237
Legal Block85N
Legal Lot Number169
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Township / Civil DivisionPITTSBURGH
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract140100

Owner

1237 Murdoch Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2021.

Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 3, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1237 MURDOCH RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15217-1234
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 26, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
SAIL MORTGAGE CORP
Mar 2, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
NEXTIER BANK N A

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 2, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 2, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 16, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20216436
Deed Book / Page18349 / 373
Prior Transfer DateJun 15, 1964
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Property Address1237 MURDOCH RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15217-1234
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 12, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0549380233
DateAug 26, 2021
Book Page54938/233
Instrument2021-91291
Lender
NameSAIL MORTGAGE CORP
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term181 Months
DueSep 1, 2036
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Recording DateMar 2, 2021
Property Address1237 MURDOCH RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15217-1234
Document Number0183490373
Book / Page18349 / 373
Instrument DateFeb 25, 2021
Instrument2021-06436
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1237 MURDOCH RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15217-1234

Mortgage

Document Number202121458
DateMar 2, 2021
Instrument2021-21458
Lender
NameNEXTIER BANK N A
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1237 Murdoch Rd was $4,114, down 74% from the year before.

Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyAllegheny County
MunicipalityPittsburgh City
Unified School DistrictPittsburgh School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$4,114.00 (-74.01%)$639,900 (-) Land $140,500 Building $499,400$639,900 Land $140,500 Building $499,400
2025$15,831.00$639,900 Land $140,500 Building $499,400
2023$14,743.00$639,900 Land $140,500 Building $499,400
2012$639,900 Land $140,500 Building $499,400

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1237 Murdoch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · 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 Claims1 (2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJul 2011 · other causes

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

The area around 1237 Murdoch Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land 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 SystemPITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH
serves 520,000 people · EPA ID PA5020038
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2024
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line replacement
Jul 2018
Monitoring and Reporting30
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 787 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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