Allegheny County property record for 124 Amherst Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15229
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,542 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.217 acres (9,445 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $117,000 (Apr 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $898 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 278-D-150 |
| Primary APN | 278-D-150 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,542 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 2 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 9,445 sqft (0.217 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 124 AMHERST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15229-1537 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WM VALENTINE REEL EST PARTN PT PURPT 25 IRREG L OT 110X100X78.90 AMHERST COR CASPER AVE 1 STY BRK HSE V GAR 124 AMBERS ST |
| Legal Subdivision | WM VALENTINE REEL ESTATE |
| Legal Block | 278D |
| Legal Lot Number | 150 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROSS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 429600 |
124 Amherst Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1998.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 124 AMHERST AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229-1537 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199840198048031 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10163 / 592 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Property Address | 124 AMHERST AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229-1537 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0510470119 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 13, 2019 |
| Book Page | 51047/119 |
| Instrument | 201959968 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Sep 6, 2029 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 124 Amherst Ave was $898 with a homeowner's exemption, down 78.9% from the year before.
Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny County |
| County Subdivision | Ross Township |
| Unified School District | North Hills School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $898.00 (-78.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $139,800 (-) Land $40,400 Building $99,400 | $157,800 Land $40,400 Building $117,400 |
| 2025 | $4,263.00 Homeowner's exemption | $139,800 Land $40,400 Building $99,400 | |
| 2023 | $3,792.00 Homeowner's exemption | $139,800 Land $40,400 Building $99,400 | |
| 2012 | $157,800 Land $40,400 Building $117,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 124 Amherst Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1979–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2014 · other causes |
| 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 124 Amherst Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | WEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY serves 200,000 people · EPA ID PA5020043 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Aug 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 536 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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