Allegheny County property record for 1340 Clara Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15234
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,112 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,278 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $479 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 250-K-138 |
| Primary APN | 250-K-138 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,112 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,278 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1340 CLARA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15234-1954 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CASTLE CREST 5TH PLAN PTS 161-162 LOT 73.47XAVG 134.48X37.73 RR IN ALL CLARA AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | CASTLE CREST 5TH |
| Legal Block | 250K |
| Legal Lot Number | 138 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | CASTLE SHANNON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 476200 |
1340 Clara Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2013.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1340 CLARA AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15234-1954 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 15, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 15312 / 373 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1340 Clara Ave was $479 with a homeowner's exemption, down 85.6% from the year before.
Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny County |
| Municipality | Castle Shannon Borough |
| Unified School District | Bethel Park School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $479.00 (-85.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $74,500 (-) Land $35,100 Building $39,400 | $92,500 Land $35,100 Building $57,400 |
| 2025 | $3,327.00 Homeowner's exemption | $74,500 Land $35,100 Building $39,400 | |
| 2023 | $2,817.00 Homeowner's exemption | $74,500 Land $35,100 Building $39,400 | |
| 2012 | $92,500 Land $35,100 Building $57,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1340 Clara Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 1340 Clara 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | PA AMER WATER CO-PITTSBURGH private · serves 686,000 people · EPA ID PA5020039 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Nov 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 539 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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