1601 Universal Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Property Records

Allegheny County property record for 1601 Universal Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,628 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.023 acres (1,004 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$62,000 (Nov 2005)
Tax Bill$221 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN635-N-380

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN635-N-380
Alternative APN
  • 0635-N-00380-0000-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,628 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialOther
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area1,004 sqft (0.023 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address1601 UNIVERSAL RD
CityPITTSBURGH
StatePA
Zip15235-3951
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 150XAVG377.64X77 UNIVERSAL RD 1 & 2 STY ALUM SDG HSE #1601
Legal Block635N
Legal Lot Number380
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Township / Civil DivisionPENN HILLS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract523501

Owner

Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 3, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1601 UNIVERSAL RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235-3951
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 28, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 28, 2005 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 29, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page12671 / 9
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Property Address1601 UNIVERSAL RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235-3951
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyFINANCIAL DIMENSIONS INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0514810180
DateDec 23, 2019
Book Page51481/180
Instrument201987060
Lender
NameDOLLAR BANK FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Agreement
TypeClosed-End 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
MunicipalityPenn Hills Municipality
Unified School DistrictPenn Hills School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$221.00 (-85.75%) Homeowner's exemption$34,500 (-) Land $7,200 Building $27,300$52,500 (-) Land $7,200 Building $45,300
2025$1,551.00 (+7.63%) Homeowner's exemption$34,500 (-) Land $7,200 Building $27,300
2023$1,441.00 Homeowner's exemption$34,500 Land $7,200 Building $27,300
2012$52,500 Land $7,200 Building $45,300

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

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

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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Water SystemWILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH
serves 125,000 people · EPA ID PA5020056
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead10 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026
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 363 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

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