37 Amherst Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15229 Property Records

Allegheny County property record for 37 Amherst Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15229

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,673 sqft · built 1935
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$306,500 (Sep 2024)
Tax Bill$790 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2024 Sale
Nov 2018 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN279-B-109

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN279-B-109
Alternative APN
  • 0279-B-00109-0000-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,673 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1935
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1935
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)
Garage TypeDetached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address37 AMHERST AVE
CityPITTSBURGH
StatePA
Zip15229-1535
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionE BELLEVUE PLAN 206 LOT 40X150 AMHERST AVE 2 STY BRK HSE 37 1 STY C B GAR
Legal SubdivisionE BELLEVUE PLAN
Legal Block279B
Legal Lot Number109
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST VIEW
Census Block Group4
Census Block4012
Census Tract430200

Owner

37 Amherst Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2024.

Source: Allegheny County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address37 AMHERST AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229-1535
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 20, 2024Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
BANISTERS LAND ABSTRACT, BARRISTERS LAND ABSTRACT
Nov 27, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CITIZENS BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 20, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 20, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 15, 1990 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page19807 / 81
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2024: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Recording DateSep 20, 2024
Property Address37 AMHERST AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229-1535
Document Number0198070081
Book / Page19807 / 81
Instrument DateSep 17, 2024
Instrument2024-25440
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2026
Title CompanyBANISTERS LAND ABSTRACT, BARRISTERS LAND ABSTRACT

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address37 AMHERST AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229-1535

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Property Address37 AMHERST AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229-1535
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 22, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0500010143
DateNov 27, 2018
Book Page50001/143
Instrument201879884
Lender
NameCITIZENS BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term300 Months
DueNov 2, 2043
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 37 Amherst Ave was $790, down 80.6% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyAllegheny County
MunicipalityWest View Borough
Unified School DistrictNorth Hills School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$790.00 (-80.58%)$122,900 (-) Land $35,100 Building $87,800$122,900 (-) Land $35,100 Building $87,800
2025$4,067.00 (+26.19%) Homeowner's exemption$122,900 Land $35,100 Building $87,800$122,900 Land $35,100 Building $87,800
2024$3,223.00
2023$3,223.00 Homeowner's exemption$104,900 Land $35,100 Building $69,800
2012$122,900 Land $35,100 Building $87,800

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 37 Amherst Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1986.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1986)
Most Recent ClaimMay 1986 · Severe Storms & 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

The area around 37 Amherst Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemWEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY
serves 200,000 people · EPA ID PA5020043
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Aug 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 536 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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