397 40th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 Property Records

Allegheny County property record for 397 40th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,606 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.035 acres (1,511 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$183,000 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill	$363 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`49-R-112`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`49-R-112`
Alternative APN	`0049-R-00112-0000-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,606 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Old Style
Exterior Material	Other
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Other
Lot Area	1,511 sqft (0.035 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	397 40TH ST
City	PITTSBURGH
State	PA
Zip	15224-1411
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 19.08XAVG79.23-40TH ST BET MIFFLIN & PENN 2 STY FRA HSE 397
Legal Subdivision	NORTHMONT FARMS PLAN V
Legal Block	49R
Legal Lot Number	112
Jurisdiction	ALLEGHENY PA
Township / Civil Division	PITTSBURGH
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2004
Census Tract	90300

Historic Designation

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

Historic District	Within the Lawrenceville Historic District listed 2019 · 3,228 contributing resources · NRIS 100004020

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

Owner

397 40th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2018.

Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 3, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	397 40TH ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15224-1411
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	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 3, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 3, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 16, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201823924
Deed Book / Page	17308 / 537
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2018: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ALLEGHENY PA
Recording Date	Aug 3, 2018
Property Address	397 40TH ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15224-1411
Document Number	0173080537
Book / Page	17308 / 537
Instrument Date	Aug 1, 2018
Instrument	201823924
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 21, 2021
Title Company	BARRISTERS LAND ABSTRACT CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
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	397 40TH ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15224-1411

Mortgage

Document Number	201852540
Date	Aug 3, 2018
Instrument	201852540

Lender

Name	VICTORIAN FINANCE LLC

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 397 40th St was $363 with a homeowner's exemption, down 74.1% 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	$363.00 (-74.07%) Homeowner's exemption	$56,600 (-) Land $26,000 Building $30,600	$74,600 Land $26,000 Building $48,600
2025	$1,400.00 Homeowner's exemption	$56,600 Land $26,000 Building $30,600
2023	$1,304.00 Homeowner's exemption	$56,600 Land $26,000 Building $30,600
2012			$74,600 Land $26,000 Building $48,600

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 397 40th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 397 40th St 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 Risk	Not 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 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 1,358 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