Allegheny County property record for 521 Upper Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.835 acres (36,374 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Sep 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $382 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 252-J-375 |
| Primary APN | 252-J-375 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 36,374 sqft (0.835 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 521 UPPER RD |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15228-1042 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PATTER 2ND PLAN 201 LOT 137.77X AVG268.87X132.80 UPPER RD (0.79A) 1 1/2 STY ALUM HSE #521 |
| Legal Subdivision | PATTER 2ND |
| Legal Block | 252J |
| Legal Lot Number | 375 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER ST. CLAIR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 474101 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Mt. Lebanon Historic District listed 2014 · 3,368 contributing resources · NRIS 14000813 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
521 Upper Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1996.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 UPPER RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15228-1042 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199690696132130 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9778 / 208 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 521 Upper Rd was $382 with a homeowner's exemption, down 84.3% from the year before.
Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny County |
| County Subdivision | Upper St. Clair Township |
| Unified School District | Upper St. Clair School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $382.00 (-84.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $59,500 (-) Land $42,200 Building $17,300 | $77,500 Land $42,200 Building $35,300 |
| 2025 | $2,430.00 Homeowner's exemption | $59,500 Land $42,200 Building $17,300 | |
| 2023 | $2,208.00 Homeowner's exemption | $59,500 Land $42,200 Building $17,300 | |
| 2012 | $77,500 Land $42,200 Building $35,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 521 Upper Rd 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1990–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · other causes |
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 521 Upper Rd 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 | PA AMER WATER CO-PITTSBURGH private · serves 686,000 people · EPA ID PA5020039 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Nov 2017 |
|---|---|
| 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 288 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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