242 Ave A, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Property Records

Allegheny County property record for 242 Ave A, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms	3 Beds
Bathrooms	1 Baths
Year Built	Built 1925
Square Footage	1,232 sqft Living Area
Lot Size	4,134 sqft (0.095 acres)
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Last Sale	$89,000 (2015)
Tax Bill	$396.00 (2026)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`373-P-292`
Alternative APN	`0373-P-00292-0000-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Building Area	1,232 sqft Living Area
Stories	2 Stories
Fireplace	Fireplace
Fireplaces	1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior
Construction Type	Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Roof Material	Other (not Classified) Roof
Lot Area	4,134 sqft (0.095 acres)
Garage Type	Detached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling System	Central Cooling
Heating System	Central Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address	242 AVENUE A
City	PITTSBURGH
State	PA
Zip	15221-4208
Property Usage	Residential Property Usage
Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	WESTINGHOUSE PLAN 5 LOT 50XAVG82.67X50.04 AVE A BLK B 2 STY BRK & STUCCO HSE 242
Legal Subdivision	WESTINGHOUSE PLAN
Legal Block	373P
Legal Lot Number	292
Jurisdiction	ALLEGHENY PA
Minor Civil Division	FOREST HILLS
Census Blockgroup	2
Census Block	2024
Census Tract	563900

Owner

Source: Allegheny County records · APN 373-P-292

Assessment roll updated June 3, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	242 AVENUE A, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221-4208
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Verified Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 05, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 05, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 01, 1977 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	16001 / 426
Record Refreshed	Sep 20, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ALLEGHENY PA
Property Address	242 AVENUE A, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221-4208
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 03, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0542550311
Date	May 13, 2021
Book Page	54255/311
Instrument	2021-50179

Lender

Name	HUNTINGTON NATL BANK

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	359 Months
Due	Apr 12, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Allegheny County records · Assessment roll updated June 3, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County	Allegheny County
Municipality	Forest Hills Borough
Unified School District	Woodland Hills School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$396.00 (-84.57%) Homeowner's exemption	$61,600 (-) Land $23,800 Building $37,800	$79,600 (-) Land $23,800 Building $55,800
2025	$2,567.00 (+6.25%) Homeowner's exemption	$61,600 (-) Land $23,800 Building $37,800	$79,600 (-) Land $23,800 Building $55,800
2024	$2,416.00 (-1.27%)
2023	$2,447.00 Homeowner's exemption	$61,600 Land $23,800 Building $37,800
2012			$79,600 Land $23,800 Building $55,800

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Allegheny County (42003C), updated September 10, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X
Flood Hazard	Minimal
500-Year Floodplain	No
Special Flood Hazard Area	No

Wildfire

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land in reach
Wildfire Likelihood	Negligible
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.