4045 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 Property Records

Allegheny County property record for 4045 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,420 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.045 acres (1,940 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$24,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill$461 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Oct 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN49-L-271

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN49-L-271
Alternative APN
  • 0049-L-00271-0000-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,420 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area1,940 sqft (0.045 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address4045 PENN AVE
CityPITTSBURGH
StatePA
Zip15224-1333
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionJ G BROWN PLAN 29 LOT 20X97.73 PENN AVE 2 STY BRK HSE 4045 BRK GAR
Legal SubdivisionJ G BROWN PLAN
Legal Block49L
Legal Lot Number271
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Township / Civil DivisionPITTSBURGH
Census Block Group3
Census Block3009
Census Tract90200

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin 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

Source: Allegheny County records, as of October 5, 2026

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3940 N RAVENSWOOD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60613-2420
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 16, 2021Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Oct 30, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 16, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 16, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 16, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page18687 / 123
Prior Transfer DateMay 23, 2002
Prior Transfer Doc0113690268
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2021: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Recording DateNov 16, 2021
Property Address4045 PENN AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15224-1333
Document Number0186870123
Book / Page18687 / 123
Instrument DateOct 26, 2021
Instrument2021-39359
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 2, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV 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
Address4045 PENN AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15224-1333

Mortgage

Document Number2021119214
DateNov 16, 2021
Instrument2021-119214
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

October 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Recording DateOct 30, 2020
Property Address4045 PENN AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15224-1333
Document Number0182070484
Book / Page018207 / 000484
Instrument DateOct 28, 2020
Instrument30630
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 25, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,750.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address4045 PENN AVE PITTSBURGH PA 152241333, PITTSBURGH, PA 15224-1333

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyAllegheny County
MunicipalityPittsburgh City
Unified School DistrictPittsburgh School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$461.00$71,800 (-) Land $27,800 Building $44,000$71,800 (-) Land $27,800 Building $44,000
2025$461.00 (-72.13%)$71,800 (-) Land $27,800 Building $44,000$71,800 (-) Land $27,800 Building $44,000
2023$1,654.00$71,800 Land $27,800 Building $44,000
2012$71,800 Land $27,800 Building $44,000

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

Flood

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 Claims2 (1985)
Most Recent ClaimNov 1985 · Severe Storms & Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Nov 1985 · 2 claims

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

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 SystemPITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH
serves 520,000 people · EPA ID PA5020038
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2024
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line replacement
Jul 2018
Monitoring and Reporting30
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

ProviderMax 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

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