203 Franklin Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Property Records

Allegheny County property record for 203 Franklin Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,008 sqft · built 1895
Lot Size0.06 acres (2,600 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$330,000 (Dec 2024)
Tax Bill$1,060 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2023 Line of Credit
Oct 2018 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN175-P-270

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN175-P-270
Alternative APN
  • 0175-P-00270-0000-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,008 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1895
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1895
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialOther
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area2,600 sqft (0.06 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address203 FRANKLIN AVE
CityPITTSBURGH
StatePA
Zip15221-2739
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTHOMAS A COLEMAN PLAN 2 LOT 26X100 FRANKLIN ST 2 STY FRA HSE 203 (UNF)
Legal SubdivisionTHOMAS A COLEMAN PLAN
Legal Block175P
Legal Lot Number270
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Township / Civil DivisionWILKINSBURG
Census Block Group1
Census Block1015
Census Tract560400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Frick Park
listed 2019 · 18 contributing resources · NRIS 100003450

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

203 Franklin Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2024.

Source: Allegheny County records, as of September 14, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address203 FRANKLIN AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221-2739
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 2, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FIRST NATL BANK PA
Oct 18, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 19, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 19, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 16, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202434081
Deed Book / Page19900 / 587
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Property Address203 FRANKLIN AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221-2739
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 12, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0572600452
DateFeb 2, 2023
Book Page57260/452
Instrument2023-04991
Lender
NameFIRST NATL BANK PA
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term299 Months
DueJan 12, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

October 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Property Address203 FRANKLIN AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221-2739
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0498680490
DateOct 18, 2018
Book Page49868/490
Instrument201870827
Lender
NameFIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term264 Months
DueOct 3, 2040
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 203 Franklin Ave was $1,060, down 86.2% from the year before.

Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyAllegheny County
MunicipalityWilkinsburg Borough
Unified School DistrictWilkinsburg Borough School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,060.00 (-86.22%)$164,900 (+93.54%) Land $33,000 Building $131,900$164,900 (+93.54%) Land $33,000 Building $131,900
2025$7,695.00 (+164.89%) Homeowner's exemption$85,200 Land $10,600 Building $74,600$85,200 Land $10,600 Building $74,600
2024$2,905.00
2023$2,905.00 Homeowner's exemption$67,200 Land $10,600 Building $56,600
2012$164,900 Land $33,000 Building $131,900

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 203 Franklin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.

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 Claims1 (2013)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimSep 2013 · rainfall accumulation

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

The area around 203 Franklin Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemWILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH
serves 125,000 people · EPA ID PA5020056
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead10 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026
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 484 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Dojo Networks.

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