53 Sterling St, Carson (Pittsburgh), PA 15203 Property Records

Allegheny County property record for 53 Sterling St, Carson, PA 15203

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,469 sqft · built 1896
Lot Size	0.036 acres (1,584 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$173,000 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill	$731 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2022 Sale Apr 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13-C-369`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13-C-369`
Alternative APN	`0013-C-00369-0000-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,469 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1896
Effective Year Built	Effective 1896
Architectural Style	Old Style
Exterior Material	Other
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Other
Lot Area	1,584 sqft (0.036 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	53 STERLING ST
City	CARSON
State	PA
Zip	15203-2430
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	J H P KNOLL PLAN PT LOT 74 = 25.00X64.25X25.00X64.25
Legal Subdivision	J H P KNOLL PLAN
Legal Block	13C
Legal Lot Number	369
Jurisdiction	ALLEGHENY PA
Township / Civil Division	PITTSBURGH
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1023
Census Tract	160800

Owner

53 Sterling St is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2022.

Source: Allegheny County records, as of October 1, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1210 FORTUNA AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15226-2336
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 19, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer BANISTERS LAND ABSTRACT, BARRISTERS LAND ABSTRACT
Apr 2, 2019	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 19, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 19, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 19, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	1923 / 156
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ALLEGHENY PA
Recording Date	Aug 19, 2022
Property Address	53 STERLING ST, CARSON, PA 15203-2430
Document Number	0190230156
Book / Page	19023 / 156
Instrument Date	Aug 15, 2022
Instrument	2022-26753
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2022
Title Company	BANISTERS LAND ABSTRACT, BARRISTERS LAND ABSTRACT

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1210 FORTUNA AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15226-2336

April 2019: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ALLEGHENY PA
Recording Date	Apr 2, 2019
Property Address	53 STERLING ST, CARSON, PA 15203-2430
Document Number	0175660563
Book / Page	17566 / 563
Instrument Date	Mar 27, 2019
Instrument	201908674
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 21, 2021
Title Company	AMERICAN GENERAL SERVICES

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	10885 PEPPER WAY, LOMA LINDA, CA 92354-6550

Mortgage

Document Number	201918779
Date	Apr 2, 2019
Instrument	201918779

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK NA

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Sterling St was $731, down 74% from the year before.

Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County	Allegheny County
Municipality	Pittsburgh City
Unified School District	Pittsburgh School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$731.00 (-74%)	$113,700 (-) Land $19,800 Building $93,900	$113,700 (-) Land $19,800 Building $93,900
2025	$2,812.00 (+7.37%)	$113,700 Land $19,800 Building $93,900	$113,700 Land $19,800 Building $93,900
2024	$2,619.00
2023	$2,619.00	$113,700 Land $19,800 Building $93,900
2012			$113,700 Land $19,800 Building $93,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 53 Sterling St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 53 Sterling St 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	PITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH serves 520,000 people · EPA ID PA5020038
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Oct 2024
Lead	2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Lead service line replacement Jul 2018
Monitoring and Reporting	30 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,107 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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