Allegheny County property record for 159 Ivory Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15214
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,023 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.075 acres (3,275 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $455 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 163-E-29 |
| Primary APN | 163-E-29 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,023 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 3,275 sqft (0.075 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 159 IVORY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15214-1666 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RODENBAUGH PLACE REV PLAN 29 LOT 36.74XAVG89.23 X36.67 RR IVORY AV 1 1/2 STY BRK HSE 159 |
| Legal Subdivision | RODENBAUGH PLACE REV PLAN |
| Legal Block | 163E |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | PITTSBURGH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 261300 |
159 Ivory Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 IVORY AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15214-1666 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201830760 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17377 / 433 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Ivory Ave was $455, down 74% from the year before.
Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny County |
| Municipality | Pittsburgh City |
| Unified School District | Pittsburgh School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $455.00 (-74.01%) | $70,800 (-) Land $24,800 Building $46,000 | $70,800 (-) Land $24,800 Building $46,000 |
| 2025 | $1,751.00 (+7.36%) | $70,800 Land $24,800 Building $46,000 | $70,800 Land $24,800 Building $46,000 |
| 2024 | $1,631.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,631.00 | $70,800 Land $24,800 Building $46,000 | |
| 2012 | $70,800 Land $24,800 Building $46,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Ivory 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.
The area around 159 Ivory 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 | PITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH serves 520,000 people · EPA ID PA5020038 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line replacement Jul 2018 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 30 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 329 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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