Allegheny County property record for 1538 Ridge Ave, Braddock, PA 15104
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,926 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $43,000 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $34 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 375-C-59 |
| Primary APN | 375-C-59 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,926 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1538 RIDGE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BRADDOCK |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15104-2912 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PACKER REDMAN LD CO PLAN 409 LOT 25X100 RIDGE A VE 2 1/2 STY INS BRK HSE 1538 |
| Legal Subdivision | PACKER REDMAN LD CO PLAN |
| Legal Block | 375C |
| Legal Lot Number | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH BRADDOCK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 512000 |
1538 Ridge Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2004.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1538 RIDGE AVE, BRADDOCK, PA 15104-2912 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 14, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1538 Ridge Ave was $34 with a homeowner's exemption, down 85.8% from the year before.
Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny County |
| Municipality | North Braddock Borough |
| Unified School District | Woodland Hills School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $34.00 (-85.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $5,300 (-) Land $5,300 | $23,300 Land $6,800 Building $16,500 |
| 2025 | $240.00 Homeowner's exemption | $5,300 Land $5,300 | |
| 2023 | $226.00 Homeowner's exemption | $5,300 Land $5,300 | |
| 2012 | $23,300 Land $6,800 Building $16,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1538 Ridge Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 1538 Ridge Ave 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH serves 125,000 people · EPA ID PA5020056 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| 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 641 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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