Allegheny County property record for 281 Summit Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,525 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,509 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Oct 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $390 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 215-S-202 |
| Primary APN | 215-S-202 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,525 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 8,509 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 281 SUMMIT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15202-2937 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUNNYSIDE PLAN 308 LOT 50X167.83X51.4 RR SUMMIT AVE 2 STY STUCCO HSE 281 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNYSIDE PLAN |
| Legal Block | 215S |
| Legal Lot Number | 202 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLEVUE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 431400 |
281 Summit Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1996.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 SUMMIT AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15202-2937 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 27, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996102896157679 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9813 / 200 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Summit Ave was $390 with a homeowner's exemption, down 84.3% from the year before.
Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny County |
| Municipality | Bellevue Borough |
| Unified School District | Northgate School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $390.00 (-84.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $60,700 (-) Land $23,300 Building $37,400 | $78,700 Land $23,300 Building $55,400 |
| 2025 | $2,490.00 Homeowner's exemption | $60,700 Land $23,300 Building $37,400 | |
| 2023 | $2,242.00 Homeowner's exemption | $60,700 Land $23,300 Building $37,400 | |
| 2012 | $78,700 Land $23,300 Building $55,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Summit Ave 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.
Wildfire risk around 281 Summit Ave 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | WEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY serves 200,000 people · EPA ID PA5020043 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Aug 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 563 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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