Allegheny County property record for 242 Emerson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,765 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,738 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $580,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,147 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 84-G-112-A |
| Primary APN | 84-G-112-A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,765 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 3,738 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 242 EMERSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15206-3904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOHN AIKEN PLAN PTS 24-25 LOT 29.76X125.61 IN A LL EMERSON ST 3 STY BRK HSE 242 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN AIKEN PLAN |
| Legal Block | 84G |
| Legal Lot Number | 112 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | PITTSBURGH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 70800 |
242 Emerson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 EMERSON ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206-3904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202029679 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18197 / 439 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 242 EMERSON ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206-3904 |
| Document Number | 0181970439 |
| Book / Page | 18197 / 439 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-29679 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | KEYMAX 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 | 242 EMERSON ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206-3904 |
| Document Number | 202086007 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-86007 |
| Name | PENNSYLVANIA EQUITY RESOURCES INC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 242 Emerson St was $3,147 with a homeowner's exemption, down 74% from the year before.
Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny County |
| Municipality | Pittsburgh City |
| Unified School District | Pittsburgh School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,147.00 (-74.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $489,500 (-) Land $50,300 Building $439,200 | $507,500 Land $50,300 Building $457,200 |
| 2025 | $12,110.00 Homeowner's exemption | $489,500 Land $50,300 Building $439,200 | |
| 2023 | $11,278.00 Homeowner's exemption | $489,500 Land $50,300 Building $439,200 | |
| 2012 | $507,500 Land $50,300 Building $457,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 Emerson St 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.
The area around 242 Emerson St 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | PITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH serves 520,000 people · EPA ID PA5020038 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line replacement Jul 2018 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 30 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 515 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Dojo Networks.
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