261 Ave A, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Property Records

Allegheny County property record for 261 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 1945
Square Footage	949 sqft Living Area
Lot Size	4,200 sqft (0.096 acres)
Garage	Detached
Last Sale	$81,000 (2022)
Tax Bill	$464.00 (2026)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`373-P-280`
Alternative APN	`0373-P-00280-0000-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Building Area	949 sqft Living Area
Stories	2 Stories
Fireplace	Fireplace
Fireplaces	1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1945
Effective Year Built	Effective 1945
Exterior Material	Brick Exterior
Construction Type	Brick Construction
Roof Material	Other (not Classified) Roof
Lot Area	4,200 sqft (0.096 acres)
Garage Type	Detached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling System	Central Cooling
Heating System	Central Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address	261 AVENUE A
City	PITTSBURGH
State	PA
Zip	15221-4207
Property Usage	Residential Property Usage
Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	WESTINGHOUSE PLAN 16 LOT 40X105 AVE A BLK 5 2 STY BRK HSE 261 1 CAR C B GAR
Legal Subdivision	WESTINGHOUSE PLAN
Legal Block	373P
Legal Lot Number	280
Jurisdiction	ALLEGHENY PA
Minor Civil Division	FOREST HILLS
Census Blockgroup	2
Census Block	2016
Census Tract	563900

Owner

Source: Allegheny County records · APN 373-P-280

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

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Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	471 ATLANTIC AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221-4041
Owner Type	Owner is a Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Verified Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 22, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 22, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 14, 1977
Deed Doc Number	2022
Deed Book / Page	18875 / 336
Record Refreshed	Sep 20, 2026

April 2022: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ALLEGHENY PA
Recording Date	Apr 22, 2022
Property Address	261 AVENUE A, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221-4207
Document Number	0188750336
Book / Page	18875 / 336
Instrument Date	Apr 22, 2022
Instrument	2022-12492
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 18, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	471 ATLANTIC AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221-4041

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	$464.00	$72,200 (-) Land $23,900 Building $48,300	$72,200 (-) Land $23,900 Building $48,300
2025	$464.00 (-83.82%)	$72,200 (-) Land $23,900 Building $48,300	$72,200 (-) Land $23,900 Building $48,300
2023	$2,868.00	$72,200 Land $23,900 Building $48,300
2012			$72,200 Land $23,900 Building $48,300

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.