Allegheny County property record for 280 Main St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,985 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.045 acres (1,954 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Jul 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $398 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 49-F-254 |
| Primary APN | 49-F-254 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,985 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 1,954 sqft (0.045 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 280 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15201-2807 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | L S JOHNS EST PLAN PT 11 LOT 19.54X100 MAIN ST 2 STY BRK HSE 280 |
| Legal Subdivision | L S JOHNS EST PLAN |
| Legal Block | 49F |
| Legal Lot Number | 254 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | PITTSBURGH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 90200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Lawrenceville Historic District listed 2019 · 3,228 contributing resources · NRIS 100004020 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
280 Main St, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2001.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 280 MAIN ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15201-2807 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200170201102598 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11086 / 630 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 28, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0110860630 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 280 Main St was $398 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 | $398.00 (-74.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,000 (-) Land $15,000 Building $47,000 | $80,000 (-) Land $15,000 Building $65,000 |
| 2025 | $1,533.00 (+7.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,000 Land $15,000 Building $47,000 | $80,000 Land $15,000 Building $65,000 |
| 2024 | $1,428.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,428.00 Homeowner's exemption | $62,000 Land $15,000 Building $47,000 | |
| 2012 | $80,000 Land $15,000 Building $65,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 280 Main 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 280 Main 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 |
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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 1,358 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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