3257 Central Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Property Records

Allegheny County property record for 3257 Central Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.144 acres (6,250 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$50,000 (Mar 2009)
Tax Bill	$391 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2022 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`76-J-118`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`76-J-118`
Alternative APN	`0076-J-00118-0000-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,440 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1930
Architectural Style	Old Style
Exterior Material	Other
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Slate
Lot Area	6,250 sqft (0.144 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3257 CENTRAL AVE
City	PITTSBURGH
State	PA
Zip	15212-2069
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	MELLON PLAN 67-68 PT 66 LOT 62.5X100 IN ALL CENTRAL AVE 2 STY FRA ALUM SDG HSE 3257
Legal Subdivision	MELLON PLAN
Legal Block	76J
Legal Lot Number	118
Jurisdiction	ALLEGHENY PA
Township / Civil Division	PITTSBURGH
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1011
Census Tract	271600

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Riverview Park listed 2021 · 18 contributing resources · NRIS 100006181

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

3257 Central Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2009.

Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 11, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	3257 CENTRAL AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212-2069
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 27, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 27, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	13888 / 525
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	ALLEGHENY PA
Property Address	3257 CENTRAL AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212-2069
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 7, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0562890418
Date	May 13, 2022
Book Page	56289/418
Instrument	2022-38122

Lender

Name	STOCKTON MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 3257 Central Ave was $391, down 74% from the year before.

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	$391.00 (-74.04%)	$60,900 (-) Land $20,100 Building $40,800	$60,900 (-) Land $20,100 Building $40,800
2025	$1,506.00 (+7.34%)	$60,900 Land $20,100 Building $40,800	$60,900 Land $20,100 Building $40,800
2024	$1,403.00
2023	$1,403.00	$60,900 Land $20,100 Building $40,800
2012			$60,900 Land $20,100 Building $40,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 3257 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 3257 Central 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	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	PITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH serves 520,000 people · EPA ID PA5020038
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Oct 2024
Lead	2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Lead service line replacement Jul 2018
Monitoring and Reporting	30 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 709 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