Allegheny County property record for 3255 Universal Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 15 acres (654,706 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Feb 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $772 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 738-J-376 |
| Primary APN | 738-J-376 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Gross Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 654,706 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 3255 UNIVERSAL RD |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15235-2506 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Legal Description | CARLINO & BURNER SUBDIVISION LOT 3 = 325.40 FRONTING WITH 26 TOTAL BEARINGS |
| Legal Subdivision | BURNER SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 738J |
| Legal Lot Number | 376 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | PENN HILLS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 523702 |
3255 Universal Rd, an agricultural property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 1993.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3255 UNIVERSAL RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235-2506 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8911 / 568 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Property Address | 3255 UNIVERSAL RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235-2506 |
| Document Number | 0490560171 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0490560171 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2018 |
| Book Page | 049056/000171 |
| Instrument | 17982 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/PA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Mar 21, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 3255 Universal Rd was $772 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 | $772.00 (-85.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $120,100 (-) Land $51,500 Building $68,600 | $138,100 Land $51,500 Building $86,600 |
| 2025 | $5,400.00 Additional exemption filed | $120,100 Land $51,500 Building $68,600 | |
| 2023 | $5,016.00 Additional exemption filed | $120,100 Land $51,500 Building $68,600 | |
| 2012 | $138,100 Land $51,500 Building $86,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3255 Universal Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2007.
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 Claims | 2 (2007–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2017 · 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 3255 Universal Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | PLUM BORO MUNI AUTH serves 27,500 people · EPA ID PA5020041 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Jun 2024 |
|---|---|
| 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 344 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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