Allegheny County property record for 505 Central Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 976 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,813 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Dec 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $814 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 291-L-11 |
| Primary APN | 291-L-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 976 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 3 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,813 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 505 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15238-3609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MONTROSE 1ST WD PLAN 1-2 PT 3 LOT 62.5X125 IN A LL WATSON ST 1 1/2 STY VNL SDG & BRK HSE - INT GAR # 505 |
| Legal Subdivision | MONTROSE 1ST |
| Legal Block | 291L |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | O'HARA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 421100 |
Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 CENTRAL AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15238-3609 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 23, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1995120595154061 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9593 / 327 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny County |
| County Subdivision | O'Hara Township |
| Unified School District | Fox Chapel Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $814.00 (-80.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $126,600 (-) Land $45,400 Building $81,200 | $144,600 (-) Land $45,400 Building $99,200 |
| 2025 | $4,164.00 (+20.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $126,600 (-) Land $45,400 Building $81,200 | |
| 2023 | $3,450.00 Homeowner's exemption | $126,600 Land $45,400 Building $81,200 | |
| 2012 | $144,600 Land $45,400 Building $99,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Policies | 10 units insured incl. 8 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1996–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2007 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | FOX CHAPEL AUTH serves 18,500 people · EPA ID PA5020040 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 228 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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