Allegheny County property record for 281 Knickerbocker Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,550 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,013 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 540-R-41 |
| Primary APN | 540-R-41 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,550 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 2 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 12,000 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 281 KNICKERBOCKER DR |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15235-4728 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WILLIAM PENN HIGHLANDS PL 33 LOT 64X150X96 KNICKERBOCKER DR 1 STY SPLIT ENTRY HSE #281 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAM PENN |
| Legal Block | 540R |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | PENN HILLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 523600 |
281 Knickerbocker Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2018.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 KNICKERBOCKER DR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235-4728 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Mar 12, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 12, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201837568 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17448 / 381 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 281 KNICKERBOCKER DR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235-4728 |
| Document Number | 0174480381 |
| Book / Page | 17448 / 381 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201837568 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2021 |
| 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 | 281 KNICKERBOCKER DR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235-4728 |
| Document Number | 201881885 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201881885 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 281 KNICKERBOCKER DR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235-4728 |
| Document Number | 0171360291 |
| Book / Page | 017136 / 000291 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 6801 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 6153 COLLIE DR BETHEL PARK PA 151023251, BETHEL PARK, PA 15102-3251 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Knickerbocker Dr was $1,013 with a homeowner's exemption, down 85.7% from the year before.
Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny County |
| Municipality | Penn Hills Municipality |
| Unified School District | Penn Hills School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,013.00 (-85.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $157,600 (-) Land $24,600 Building $133,000 | $175,600 Land $24,600 Building $151,000 |
| 2025 | $7,087.00 Homeowner's exemption | $157,600 Land $24,600 Building $133,000 | |
| 2023 | $6,583.00 Homeowner's exemption | $157,600 Land $24,600 Building $133,000 | |
| 2012 | $175,600 Land $24,600 Building $151,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Knickerbocker Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1985.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1985) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1985 · river or lake flooding |
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 281 Knickerbocker Dr 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 93% of the US · lower than 91% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH serves 125,000 people · EPA ID PA5020056 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 172 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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