221 Central Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Property Records

Allegheny County property record for 221 Central Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15238

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size0.23 acres (10,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$145,660 (Apr 2019)
Tax Bill$720 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Apr 2019 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN291-L-195

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN291-L-195
Alternative APN
  • 0291-L-00195-0000-00

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,064 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area10,000 sqft (0.23 acres)
Garage TypeDetached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address221 CENTRAL AVE
CityPITTSBURGH
StatePA
Zip15238-3632
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description1ST WARD OF THE VILLAGE OF MONTROSE PLAN OF LOTS LOTS 5, 6 & 7 IN BLOCK P = 80.00 X 125.00 X 80.00 X 125.00 1 STY BRK HSE
Legal SubdivisionVLG OF MONTROSE
Legal Block291L
Legal Lot Number195
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Township / Civil DivisionO'HARA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract421100

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address221 CENTRAL AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15238-3632
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 15, 2019Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
DOLLAR BANK FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Apr 8, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Dec 17, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleApr 15, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 15, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 18, 1972
Deed Document Number201910040
Deed Book / Page17580 / 486
Prior Transfer DateApr 3, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0175730454
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2019: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Recording DateApr 15, 2019
Property Address221 CENTRAL AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15238-3632
Document Number0175800486
Book / Page17580 / 486
Instrument DateApr 8, 2019
Instrument201910040
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 21, 2021
Title CompanyBARRISTERS LAND ABSTRACT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address221 CENTRAL AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15238-3632

Mortgage

Document Number201921643
DateApr 15, 2019
Instrument201921643
Lender
NameDOLLAR BANK FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

April 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Recording DateApr 8, 2019
Property Address221 CENTRAL AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15238-3632
Document Number0175730454
Book / Page017573 / 000454
Instrument DateApr 3, 2019
Instrument9330
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 30, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address221 CENTRAL AVE PITTSBURGH PA 152383632, PITTSBURGH, PA 15238-3632

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Recording DateDec 17, 2018
Property Address221 CENTRAL AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15238-3632
Document Number0174630049
Book / Page017463 / 000049
Instrument DateNov 29, 2018
Instrument38912
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 6, 2019

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address221 CENTRAL AVE PITTSBURGH PA 152383632, PITTSBURGH, PA 15238-3632

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyAllegheny County
County SubdivisionO'Hara Township
Unified School DistrictFox Chapel Area School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$720.00 (-80.45%) Homeowner's exemption$112,000 (-) Land $50,400 Building $61,600$130,000 (-) Land $50,400 Building $79,600
2025$3,683.00 (+19.31%) Homeowner's exemption$112,000 (-) Land $50,400 Building $61,600$130,000 (-) Land $50,400 Building $79,600
2024$3,087.00 (+1.15%)
2023$3,052.00 Homeowner's exemption$112,000 Land $50,400 Building $61,600
2012$130,000 Land $50,400 Building $79,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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 Policies10 units insured
incl. 8 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims10 (1996–2007)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 10
Most Recent ClaimAug 2007 · river or lake flooding
Claims by Event
  • Tropical Depression Ivan, Sep 2004 · 3 claims

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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.3% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemFOX CHAPEL AUTH
serves 18,500 people · EPA ID PA5020040
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 228 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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