535 Independence Dr, Clairton, PA 15025 Property Records

Allegheny County property record for 535 Independence Dr, Clairton, PA 15025

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 1,150 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$81,000 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill	$126 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`879-R-57`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`879-R-57`
Alternative APN	`0879-R-00057-0000-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,150 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1940
Architectural Style	Old Style
Exterior Material	Other
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Other
Lot Area	5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	535 INDEPENDENCE DR
City	CLAIRTON
State	PA
Zip	15025-1025
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	CLAIRTON HOUSING SUB DIV PLAN 11 PROJECT 1 BLK A LOT 50X100 INDEPENDENCE DR 2 STY SHG HSE #535
Legal Subdivision	CLAIRTON HOUSING SUB
Legal Block	879R
Legal Lot Number	57
Jurisdiction	ALLEGHENY PA
Township / Civil Division	CLAIRTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2033
Census Tract	492800

Owner

535 Independence Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2018.

Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 3, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	535 INDEPENDENCE DR, CLAIRTON, PA 15025-1025
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 9, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 9, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 24, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201820637
Deed Book / Page	17276 / 178
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 6, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc	1223961856
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2018: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ALLEGHENY PA
Recording Date	Jul 9, 2018
Property Address	535 INDEPENDENCE DR, CLAIRTON, PA 15025-1025
Document Number	0172760178
Book / Page	17276 / 178
Instrument Date	Jul 2, 2018
Instrument	201820637
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 21, 2021
Title Company	BARRISTERS LAND ABSTRACT CO

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	535 INDEPENDENCE DR, CLAIRTON, PA 15025-1025

Mortgage

Document Number	201845126
Date	Jul 9, 2018
Instrument	201845126

Lender

Name	HOWARD HANNA MORTGAGE SERVICES

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 535 Independence Dr was $126 with a homeowner's exemption, down 67.7% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County	Allegheny County
Municipality	Clairton Municipality
Unified School District	Clairton City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$126.00 (-67.69%) Homeowner's exemption	$19,700 (-) Land $8,000 Building $11,700	$37,700 Land $8,000 Building $29,700
2025	$390.00 Homeowner's exemption	$19,700 Land $8,000 Building $11,700
2023	$322.00 Homeowner's exemption	$19,700 Land $8,000 Building $11,700
2012			$37,700 Land $8,000 Building $29,700

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 535 Independence Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.

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	2 (1979)
Most Recent Claim	Jan 1979 · tidal / storm surge

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

Wildfire risk around 535 Independence Dr 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 94% of the US · lower than 94% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 738 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