Allegheny County property record for 20 Emerson Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,430 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $866 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale Apr 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 68-D-204 |
| Primary APN | 68-D-204 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,430 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 20 EMERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15205-4502 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | O R COOKE ETAL PLAN 13 LOT 40X100 EMERSON AV 2 STY BRK VEN HSE 20 FRA GAR |
| Legal Subdivision | O R COOKE ETAL PLAN |
| Legal Block | 68D |
| Legal Lot Number | 204 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | CRAFTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 465800 |
20 Emerson Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2026.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 EMERSON ST, PA |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 18, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 7, 1981 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20252576 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19940 / 117 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000022776 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 20 EMERSON AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15205-4502 |
| Document Number | 0000022776 |
| Book / Page | 20529 / 18 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202622776 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Property Address | 20 EMERSON AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15205-4502 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0504380336 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Book Page | 50438/336 |
| Instrument | 201922748 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2034 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 20 Emerson Ave was $866, 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 | $866.00 (-85.23%) | $134,700 (+15.42%) Land $18,000 Building $116,700 | $134,700 (-) Land $18,000 Building $116,700 |
| 2025 | $5,863.00 (+25.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $116,700 Land $18,000 Building $98,700 | $134,700 Land $18,000 Building $116,700 |
| 2024 | $4,675.00 | ||
| 2023 | $4,675.00 Homeowner's exemption | $116,700 Land $18,000 Building $98,700 | |
| 2012 | $134,700 Land $18,000 Building $116,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 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 20 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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