Allegheny County property record for 159 Harvard Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15229
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,192 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.279 acres (12,162 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $86,800 (Jul 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $521 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Mar 2021 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 279-J-287 |
| Primary APN | 279-J-287 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,192 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 12,162 sqft (0.279 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 159 HARVARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15229-1409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | REEL BROS PLAN PTS 57-58 LOT 55.21XAVG271.57X34 .36 IN ALL HARVARD AVE 1 STY BRK HSE-AL SDG-GAR 159 |
| Legal Subdivision | REEL BROS PLAN |
| Legal Block | 279J |
| Legal Lot Number | 287 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROSS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 429600 |
159 Harvard Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2021.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 HARVARD AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229-1409 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WESBANCO BANK |
| Mar 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WESBANCO BANK INC |
| Feb 10, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200270902135792 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11395 / 641 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004559 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Property Address | 159 HARVARD AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229-1409 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0536780021 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 53678/21 |
| Instrument | 2021-15444 |
| Name | WESBANCO BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Property Address | 159 HARVARD AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229-1409 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0538750506 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Book Page | 53875/506 |
| Instrument | 2021-27564 |
| Name | WESBANCO BANK INC |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 159 HARVARD AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229-1409 |
| Document Number | 0183300400 |
| Book / Page | 18330 / 400 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-04559 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 HARVARD AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229-1409 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Harvard Ave was $521 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 | $521.00 (-78.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $81,100 (-) Land $40,600 Building $40,500 | $99,100 (-) Land $40,600 Building $58,500 |
| 2025 | $2,473.00 (+12.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $81,100 Land $40,600 Building $40,500 | $99,100 Land $40,600 Building $58,500 |
| 2024 | $2,200.00 (-18.15%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,688.00 | $99,100 Land $40,600 Building $58,500 | |
| 2012 | $99,100 Land $40,600 Building $58,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Harvard 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 159 Harvard 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 635 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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