Allegheny County property record for 52 Amherst Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15229
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.043 acres (1,870 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $611 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2024 Mortgage Mar 2024 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 279-A-210 |
| Primary APN | 279-A-210 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 1,870 sqft (0.043 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 52 AMHERST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15229-1536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E BELLEVUE PLAN PT 398 LOT 20X110X14 RR AMHERST AVE 1/2 OF 2 STY BRK-FRA-DBLE HSE #52 |
| Legal Subdivision | E BELLEVUE PLAN |
| Legal Block | 279A |
| Legal Lot Number | 210 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST VIEW |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 430200 |
52 Amherst Ave is owned by a company that bought it in March 2024.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 AMHERST AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229-1536 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024 |
| Deed Book / Page | 19594 / 317 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Property Address | 52 AMHERST AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229-1536 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0593060196 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Book Page | 59306/196 |
| Instrument | 2024-52378 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Property Address | 52 AMHERST AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229-1536 |
| Document Number | 0195940317 |
| Book / Page | 19594 / 317 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-05358 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 RITA CT, NEWARK, DE 19702-8618 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 52 Amherst Ave was $611, 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 | $611.00 (-80.58%) | $95,100 (-) Land $15,300 Building $79,800 | $95,100 (-) Land $15,300 Building $79,800 |
| 2025 | $3,147.00 (+7.7%) | $95,100 Land $15,300 Building $79,800 | $95,100 Land $15,300 Building $79,800 |
| 2024 | $2,922.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,922.00 | $95,100 Land $15,300 Building $79,800 | |
| 2012 | $95,100 Land $15,300 Building $79,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 52 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 52 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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