16 E Forest Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15202 Property Records

Allegheny County property record for 16 E Forest Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15202

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,446 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.11 acres (4,800 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$261,000 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill$768 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN161-E-253

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN161-E-253
Alternative APN
  • 0161-E-00253-0000-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,446 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area4,800 sqft (0.11 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address16 E FOREST AVE
CityPITTSBURGH
StatePA
Zip15202-1221
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionFAIRVIEW PLAN 36 LOT 40X120 E FOREST AVE 2 1/2 STY BRK V HSE 16
Legal SubdivisionFAIRVIEW PLAN
Legal Block161E
Legal Lot Number253
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Township / Civil DivisionROSS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2013
Census Tract429600

Owner

Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address16 E FOREST AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15202-1221
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 23, 2022Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FEDERATED MTG CORP
Jul 30, 2021Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
U S BANK N A

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 23, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 23, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 23, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page1926 / 474
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2022: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Recording DateAug 23, 2022
Property Address16 E FOREST AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15202-1221
Document Number0190260474
Book / Page19026 / 474
Instrument DateAug 19, 2022
Instrument2022-27079
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 21, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16 E FOREST AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15202-1221

Mortgage

Document Number0202265765
DateAug 23, 2022
Instrument2022-65765
Lender
NameFEDERATED MTG CORP
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

July 2021: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Recording DateJul 30, 2021
Property Address16 E FOREST AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15202-1221
Document Number0185410012
Book / Page18541 / 12
Instrument DateJul 22, 2021
Instrument2021-25216
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 5, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16 E FOREST AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15202-1221

Mortgage

Document Number0202180550
DateJul 30, 2021
Instrument2021-80550
Lender
NameU S BANK N A
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyAllegheny County
County SubdivisionRoss Township
Unified School DistrictNorth Hills School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$768.00 (-78.92%) Homeowner's exemption$119,500 (-) Land $39,200 Building $80,300$137,500 (-) Land $39,200 Building $98,300
2025$3,644.00 (+46.64%) Homeowner's exemption$119,500 (+30.46%) Land $39,200 Building $80,300
2023$2,485.00 Homeowner's exemption$91,600 Land $39,200 Building $52,400
2012$137,500 Land $39,200 Building $98,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1980)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimMar 1980 · rainfall accumulation

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY
serves 200,000 people · EPA ID PA5020043
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Aug 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 563 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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