Allegheny County property record for 285 Maxwell Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15236
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,556 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,240 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $179,900 (Oct 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $882 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 314-J-232 |
| Primary APN | 314-J-232 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,556 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 2 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 8,240 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 285 MAXWELL DR |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15236-2056 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PLEASANT HILLS EST 4TH PLAN 76 LOT 60X130.27X66 .51 RR MAXWELL DR 2 STY BRK HSE & GAR 285 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLEASANT HILLS |
| Legal Block | 314J |
| Legal Lot Number | 232 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEHALL |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5014 |
| Census Tract | 477300 |
285 Maxwell Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2007.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of July 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 MAXWELL DR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15236-2056 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 13393 / 474 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 285 MAXWELL DR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15236-2056 |
| Document Number | 0000033962 |
| Book / Page | 61538 / 101 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202633962 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000033962, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Book Page | 61538/101 |
| Instrument | 202633962 |
| Name | DOLLAR BANK FSB |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Rate | 6.51% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 285 Maxwell Dr was $882 with a homeowner's exemption, down 82.6% from the year before.
Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny County |
| Municipality | Whitehall Borough |
| Unified School District | Baldwin-Whitehall School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $882.00 (-82.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $137,200 (-) Land $50,600 Building $86,600 | $155,200 Land $50,600 Building $104,600 |
| 2025 | $5,055.00 Homeowner's exemption | $137,200 Land $50,600 Building $86,600 | |
| 2023 | $4,410.00 Homeowner's exemption | $137,200 Land $50,600 Building $86,600 | |
| 2012 | $155,200 Land $50,600 Building $104,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 285 Maxwell Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2000.
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 | 2 (2000–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
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 285 Maxwell 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 96% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | PA AMER WATER CO-PITTSBURGH private · serves 686,000 people · EPA ID PA5020039 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Nov 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 422 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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