Allegheny County property record for 181 Columbia Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15236
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,215 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,074 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $796 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2019 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 471-G-101 |
| Primary APN | 471-G-101 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,215 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 6,074 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 181 COLUMBIA DR |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15236-4428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PLEASANT HILLS 7TH PLAN 795 LOT 55XAVG110.43 CO LUMBIA DR 2 STY BRK V HSE & GAR 181 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLEASANT HILLS |
| Legal Block | 471G |
| Legal Lot Number | 101 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | PLEASANT HILLS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 489001 |
181 Columbia Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 181 COLUMBIA DR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15236-4428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage E M M LOANS L L C |
| Dec 11, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK |
| Jan 8, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18688 / 151 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 16, 1990 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 8174000337 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 181 COLUMBIA DR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15236-4428 |
| Document Number | 0186880151 |
| Book / Page | 18688 / 151 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-39468 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | BROKERS SETTLEMENT SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 181 COLUMBIA DR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15236-4428 |
| Document Number | 2021119590 |
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| Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-119590 |
| Name | E M M LOANS L L C |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Property Address | 181 COLUMBIA DR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15236-4428 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0514320459 |
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| Date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Book Page | 51432/459 |
| Instrument | 201983959 |
| Name | FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 181 COLUMBIA DR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15236-4428 |
| Document Number | 0178980397 |
| Book / Page | 17898 / 397 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000667 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | ALPHA SETTLEMENT SVCS LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 181 COLUMBIA DR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15236-4428 |
| Document Number | 202001646 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202001646 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 181 Columbia Dr was $796 with a homeowner's exemption, down 84.5% from the year before.
Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny County |
| Municipality | Pleasant Hills Borough |
| Unified School District | West Jefferson Hills School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $796.00 (-84.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $123,800 (-) Land $50,000 Building $73,800 | $141,800 (-) Land $50,000 Building $91,800 |
| 2025 | $5,152.00 (+11.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $123,800 Land $50,000 Building $73,800 | $141,800 Land $50,000 Building $91,800 |
| 2024 | $4,637.00 (+1.24%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,580.00 Homeowner's exemption | $123,800 Land $50,000 Building $73,800 | |
| 2012 | $141,800 Land $50,000 Building $91,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 181 Columbia Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1999.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1999–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Tropical Depression Ivan |
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 risk around 181 Columbia Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 326 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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