Allegheny County property record for 159 Hinkel Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15229
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,394 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.691 acres (30,116 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Sep 1983) |
| Tax Bill | $662 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 279-R-125 |
| Primary APN | 279-R-125 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,394 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 30,116 sqft (0.691 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 159 HINKEL RD |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15229-2123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | IRREG LOT 155.90X249.29X70.84 HINKEL RD 1 STY BRK HSE & GAR 159 |
| Legal Block | 279R |
| Legal Lot Number | 125 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROSS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 429600 |
159 Hinkel Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1983.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 HINKEL RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229-2123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6736 / 614 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Hinkel Rd was $662 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 | $662.00 (-78.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $103,000 (-) Land $42,300 Building $60,700 | $121,000 Land $42,300 Building $78,700 |
| 2025 | $3,141.00 Homeowner's exemption | $103,000 Land $42,300 Building $60,700 | |
| 2023 | $2,794.00 Homeowner's exemption | $103,000 Land $42,300 Building $60,700 | |
| 2012 | $121,000 Land $42,300 Building $78,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Hinkel Rd 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 Hinkel Rd 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 289 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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