159 Sheldon Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Property Records

Allegheny County property record for 159 Sheldon Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1959
Square Footage1,911 sqft Living Area
Lot Size8,400 sqft (0.193 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$83,500 (1987)
Tax Bill$897.00 (2026)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN38-R-172
Alternative APN
  • 0038-R-00172-0000-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area1,911 sqft Living Area
Basement Area2 sqft Basement
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1959
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1959
Architectural StyleColonial Style
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Construction TypeBrick Construction
Roof MaterialOther (not Classified) Roof
Lot Area8,400 sqft (0.193 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address159 SHELDON AVE
CityPITTSBURGH
StatePA
Zip15220-2617
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPENN LINCOLN MANOR 2ND PLAN 30 LOT 60X140X60 SH ELDON AVE 1 STY BRK HSE-S/LEV #159
Legal SubdivisionLINCOLN MANOR
Legal Block38R
Legal Lot Number172
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Minor Civil DivisionGREEN TREE
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2024
Census Tract469000

Owner

Source: Allegheny County records · APN 38-R-172

Assessment roll updated June 3, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address159 SHELDON AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15220-2617
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 01, 1987 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 01, 1987 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page7541 / 507
Last Transfer DateAug 17, 2018
Transfer Doc0173370470
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Recording DateAug 28, 2018
Property Address159 SHELDON AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15220-2617
Document Number0173370470
Book / Page017337 / 000470
Instrument DateAug 17, 2018
Instrument26914
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 16, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 SHELDON AVE PITTSBURGH PA 152202617, PITTSBURGH, PA 15220-2617

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Allegheny County records · Assessment roll updated June 3, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyAllegheny County
MunicipalityGreen Tree Borough
Unified School DistrictKeystone Oaks School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$897.00 (-8%) Homeowner's exemption$139,600 (-) Land $45,300 Building $94,300$157,600 (-) Land $45,300 Building $112,300
2025$4,486.00 (+7.76%) Homeowner's exemption$139,600 (-) Land $45,300 Building $94,300$157,600 (-) Land $45,300 Building $112,300
2024$4,163.00
2023$4,163.00 Homeowner's exemption$139,600 Land $45,300 Building $94,300
2012$157,600 Land $45,300 Building $112,300

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Allegheny County (42003C), updated September 10, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
3rd percentile nationally · 3rd in Pennsylvania
Wildfire LikelihoodLess than 1 in 10,000 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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