161 Harvard Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15229 Property Records

Allegheny County property record for 161 Harvard Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15229

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,714 sqft · built 1937
Lot Size0.576 acres (25,070 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$173,404 (Nov 2017)
Tax Bill$652 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2025 Line of Credit
Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN278-M-3

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN278-M-3
Alternative APN
  • 0278-M-00003-0000-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,714 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1937
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1937
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialOther
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area25,070 sqft (0.576 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address161 HARVARD AVE
CityPITTSBURGH
StatePA
Zip15229-1409
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionREEL PLACS PLAN PTL LOTS 57-58 = 229.53X100X265X105 2 STY FRA COMP HSE 161
Legal SubdivisionREEL PLACS PLAN
Legal Block278M
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Township / Civil DivisionROSS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1012
Census Tract429600

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address161 HARVARD AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229-1409
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 22, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
ARMCO CR UNION
Nov 27, 2017Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
HOLLAND MTG ADVISORS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 27, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 27, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 7, 1983 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201736879
Deed Book / Page17026 / 524
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Property Address161 HARVARD AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229-1409
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0602560438
DateJul 22, 2025
Book Page60256/438
Instrument2025-39088
Lender
NameARMCO CR UNION
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 21, 2055
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

November 2017: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Recording DateNov 27, 2017
Property Address161 HARVARD AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229-1409
Document Number0170260524
Book / Page17026 / 524
Instrument DateNov 21, 2017
Instrument201736879
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 21, 2021
Title CompanyPENNSYLVANIA LAND TITLES

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
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
Address161 HARVARD AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229-1409

Mortgage

Document Number201785968
DateNov 27, 2017
Instrument201785968
Lender
NameHOLLAND MTG ADVISORS
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

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$652.00 (-78.91%) Homeowner's exemption$101,400 (-) Land $41,800 Building $59,600$119,400 (-) Land $41,800 Building $77,600
2025$3,092.00 (+12.44%) Homeowner's exemption$101,400 (-) Land $41,800 Building $59,600
2023$2,750.00 Homeowner's exemption$101,400 Land $41,800 Building $59,600
2012$119,400 Land $41,800 Building $77,600

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
Nearby Flood Claims13 (1979–2014)
Claims Outside the SFHA10 of 13
Most Recent ClaimJun 2014 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Tropical Depression Ivan, Sep 2004 · 2 claims

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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% 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 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 635 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
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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