Allegheny County property record for 159 1st Ave, West View, PA 15229
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,278 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $759 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 430-P-239 |
| Primary APN | 430-P-239 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,278 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 159 1ST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WEST VIEW |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15229-1239 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LAUREL GARDENS 1ST PLAN 145- 146 LOT 50X125 IN |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL GARDENS 1ST |
| Legal Block | 430P |
| Legal Lot Number | 239 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROSS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 429400 |
159 1st Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 1991.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 1ST AVE, WEST VIEW, PA 15229-1239 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 1991 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 1991 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8517 / 169 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 1st Ave was $759 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 | $759.00 (-78.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $118,100 (-) Land $40,100 Building $78,000 | $136,100 Land $40,100 Building $96,000 |
| 2025 | $3,602.00 Homeowner's exemption | $118,100 Land $40,100 Building $78,000 | |
| 2023 | $3,204.00 Homeowner's exemption | $118,100 Land $40,100 Building $78,000 | |
| 2012 | $136,100 Land $40,100 Building $96,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 1st Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 159 1st 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 456 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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