Allegheny County property record for 17 Emerson Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,710 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $927 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 68-D-200 |
| Primary APN | 68-D-200 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,710 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 5,480 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 17 EMERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15205-4501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CRAFTON BRIDGE PLAN 27 PT 34 LOT 40XAVG137 IN A LL EMERSON ST 2 STY CEM HSE 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRAFTON BRIDGE PLAN |
| Legal Block | 68D |
| Legal Lot Number | 200 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | CRAFTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 465800 |
17 Emerson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2015.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 EMERSON AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15205-4501 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 22, 1976 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 15970 / 410 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Emerson Ave was $927 with a homeowner's exemption, down 85.2% from the year before.
Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny County |
| Municipality | Crafton Borough |
| Unified School District | Carlynton School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $927.00 (-85.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $144,200 (-) Land $20,000 Building $124,200 | $162,200 Land $20,000 Building $142,200 |
| 2025 | $6,276.00 Homeowner's exemption | $144,200 Land $20,000 Building $124,200 | |
| 2023 | $5,777.00 Homeowner's exemption | $144,200 Land $20,000 Building $124,200 | |
| 2012 | $162,200 Land $20,000 Building $142,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Emerson 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.
Wildfire risk around 17 Emerson Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | PA AMER WATER CO-PITTSBURGH private · serves 686,000 people · EPA ID PA5020039 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Nov 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 701 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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