Allegheny County property record for 48 Amherst Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15229
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,891 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $636 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 279-A-206 |
| Primary APN | 279-A-206 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,891 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 4,400 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 48 AMHERST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15229-1536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E BELLEVUE PLAN 399 LOT 40X110 AMHERST AVE 2 STY BRK & FRA & C B HSE 48 2 CAR CB GAR |
| Legal Subdivision | E BELLEVUE PLAN |
| Legal Block | 279A |
| Legal Lot Number | 206 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST VIEW |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 430200 |
48 Amherst Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2012.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 AMHERST AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229-1536 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 15, 1961 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15068 / 28 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 48 Amherst Ave was $636 with a homeowner's exemption, down 80.6% from the year before.
Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny County |
| Municipality | West View Borough |
| Unified School District | North Hills School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $636.00 (-80.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $99,000 (-) Land $32,900 Building $66,100 | $117,000 Land $32,900 Building $84,100 |
| 2025 | $3,276.00 Homeowner's exemption | $99,000 Land $32,900 Building $66,100 | |
| 2023 | $3,042.00 Homeowner's exemption | $99,000 Land $32,900 Building $66,100 | |
| 2012 | $117,000 Land $32,900 Building $84,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 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.
The area around 48 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 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.
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 536 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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