3205 Universal St, Pittsburgh, PA 15204 Property Records

Allegheny County property record for 3205 Universal St, Pittsburgh, PA 15204

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.086 acres (3,750 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$106,000 (May 2024)
Tax Bill	$131 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`42-N-141`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`42-N-141`
Alternative APN	`0042-N-00141-0000-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	912 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Architectural Style	Old Style
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Roof Material	Other
Lot Area	3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
Garage Type	Detached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3205 UNIVERSAL ST
City	PITTSBURGH
State	PA
Zip	15204-1653
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	A PATTERSON PLAN PT 177 IRREG LOT 25X100X50 UNI VERSAL ST 1/2-2 STY DBLE BRK HSE 3205
Legal Subdivision	A PATTERSON PLAN
Legal Block	42N
Legal Lot Number	141
Jurisdiction	ALLEGHENY PA
Township / Civil Division	PITTSBURGH
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2020
Census Tract	202200

Owner

Source: Allegheny County records, as of October 1, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	3205 UNIVERSAL ST PA, PA
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 1, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 1, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 28, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2024
Deed Book / Page	19654 / 574
Prior Transfer Date	May 10, 1961
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ALLEGHENY PA
Recording Date	Feb 28, 2022
Property Address	3205 UNIVERSAL ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15204-1653
Document Number	0188040164
Book / Page	18804 / 164
Instrument Date	Feb 8, 2022
Instrument	2022-06051
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 20, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3205 UNIVERSAL ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15204-1653

Mortgage

Document Number	0202217393
Date	Feb 28, 2022
Instrument	2022-17393

Lender

Name	MORGAN J P CHASE BANK N A

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County	Allegheny County
Municipality	Pittsburgh City
Unified School District	Pittsburgh School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$131.00 (-74.01%) Homeowner's exemption	$20,400 (-46.88%) Land $12,300 Building $8,100	$38,400 (-) Land $12,300 Building $26,100
2025	$504.00 (-42.99%)	$38,400 (-) Land $12,300 Building $26,100	$38,400 (-) Land $12,300 Building $26,100
2024	$884.00
2023	$884.00	$38,400 Land $12,300 Building $26,100
2012			$38,400 Land $12,300 Building $26,100

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

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	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 711 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