Allegheny County property record for 178 Monastery Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,480 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $385 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-D-199 |
| Primary APN | 14-D-199 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,480 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Frame |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 2,400 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 178 MONASTERY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15203-1452 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TWIGG PLAN 240 LOT 24X100 MONASTERY BET ST MART IN & PLANK RD 2 STY FRA-ALUM HSE 178 |
| Legal Subdivision | TWIGG PLAN |
| Legal Block | 14D |
| Legal Lot Number | 199 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | PITTSBURGH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 170600 |
178 Monastery Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 MONASTERY AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15203-1452 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 19, 1971 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19813 / 224 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 178 Monastery Ave was $385, down 74.1% from the year before.
Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny County |
| Municipality | Pittsburgh City |
| Unified School District | Pittsburgh School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $385.00 (-74.06%) | $60,000 (-) Land $22,200 Building $37,800 | $60,000 (-) Land $22,200 Building $37,800 |
| 2025 | $1,484.00 (+7.38%) | $60,000 Land $22,200 Building $37,800 | $60,000 Land $22,200 Building $37,800 |
| 2024 | $1,382.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,382.00 | $60,000 Land $22,200 Building $37,800 | |
| 2012 | $60,000 Land $22,200 Building $37,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 178 Monastery 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 178 Monastery 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 | PITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH serves 520,000 people · EPA ID PA5020038 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line replacement Jul 2018 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 30 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 767 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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