Allegheny County property record for 253 E Jefferson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,981 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.023 acres (1,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $349,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,723 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Line of Credit Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-F-118 |
| Primary APN | 23-F-118 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,981 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 1,000 sqft (0.023 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 253 E JEFFERSON ST |
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| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15212-4088 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GEO LEDLIE PLAN PT 51 LOT 20X50 JEFFERSON ST 2 1/2 STY FRA-ALUM SDG HSE & 1 STY RR ADDN |
| Legal Subdivision | STY RR ADD |
| Legal Block | 23F |
| Legal Lot Number | 118 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | PITTSBURGH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 565100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Mexican War Streets Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2008 · 288 contributing resources · NRIS 08000845 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
253 E Jefferson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2021.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of October 5, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 E JEFFERSON ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212-4088 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jun 21, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit P N C BANK N A |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 6, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jun 2, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 18704 / 454 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 28, 1984 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 6821000507 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Property Address | 253 E JEFFERSON ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212-4088 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0564430445 |
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| Date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Book Page | 56443/445 |
| Instrument | 2022-47540 |
| Name | P N C BANK N A |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Jun 6, 2062 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 253 E JEFFERSON ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212-4088 |
| Document Number | 0187040454 |
| Book / Page | 18704 / 454 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-41111 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2022 |
| Title Company | PENN SUBURBAN ABSTRACT 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 |
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| Address | 253 E JEFFERSON ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212-4088 |
| Document Number | 0555110231 |
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| Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 55511/231 |
| Instrument | 2021-124325 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 253 E JEFFERSON ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212-4088 |
| Document Number | 0181760574 |
| Book / Page | 018176 / 000574 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 27589 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 4, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $915.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8256 ABER RD VERONA PA 151471702, VERONA, PA 15147-1702 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 253 E JEFFERSON ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212-4088 |
| Document Number | 0168180008 |
| Book / Page | 016818 / 000008 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 16009 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $35.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 253 E Jefferson St was $1,723 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 | $1,723.00 (-74.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $268,000 (-) Land $18,000 Building $250,000 | $286,000 (-) Land $18,000 Building $268,000 |
| 2025 | $6,630.00 (+7.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $268,000 Land $18,000 Building $250,000 | $286,000 Land $18,000 Building $268,000 |
| 2024 | $6,174.00 | ||
| 2023 | $6,174.00 Homeowner's exemption | $268,000 Land $18,000 Building $250,000 | |
| 2012 | $286,000 Land $18,000 Building $268,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 E Jefferson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 risk around 253 E Jefferson St 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 |
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| 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 | 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 |
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| 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 1,230 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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