Allegheny County property record for 438 Bernice St, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,292 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.684 acres (29,809 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $37,000 (Feb 1978) |
| Tax Bill | $945 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 430-B-179 |
| Primary APN | 430-B-179 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,292 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 29,809 sqft (0.684 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 438 BERNICE ST |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15237-2270 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | IRREG LOT 90.38X250.56X 147.56 BERNICE AVE 2 STY FRA HSE & DET GAR (93) #438 |
| Legal Block | 430B |
| Legal Lot Number | 179 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | ROSS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 429400 |
438 Bernice St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 1978.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 438 BERNICE ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15237-2270 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 15, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 15, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 438 Bernice St was $945 with a homeowner's exemption, down 78.9% from the year before.
Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny County |
| County Subdivision | Ross Township |
| Unified School District | North Hills School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $945.00 (-78.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $147,000 (-) Land $52,000 Building $95,000 | $165,000 Land $52,000 Building $113,000 |
| 2025 | $4,483.00 Homeowner's exemption | $147,000 Land $52,000 Building $95,000 | |
| 2023 | $3,988.00 Homeowner's exemption | $147,000 Land $52,000 Building $95,000 | |
| 2012 | $165,000 Land $52,000 Building $113,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 438 Bernice St 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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 53 (1979–2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2019 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 438 Bernice St 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY serves 200,000 people · EPA ID PA5020043 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Aug 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 288 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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