Allegheny County property record for 55 Amherst Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15229
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,290 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $239,900 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $690 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 279-A-194 |
| Primary APN | 279-A-194 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,290 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 55 AMHERST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15229-1535 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E BELLEVUE PLAN 211 LOT 40X150 AMHERST AVE 2 STY BRK FRA HSE 55 |
| Legal Subdivision | E BELLEVUE PLAN |
| Legal Block | 279A |
| Legal Lot Number | 194 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST VIEW |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 430200 |
55 Amherst Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 AMHERST AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229-1535 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202120921 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18496 / 350 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 21, 1972 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 55 AMHERST AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229-1535 |
| Document Number | 0184960350 |
| Book / Page | 18496 / 350 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-20921 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | PENN SUBURBAN ABSTRACT, PENN SUBURBAN ABSTRACT LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 AMHERST AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229-1535 |
| Document Number | 0202170013 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-70013 |
| Name | FIRST NATL BANK PA |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 55 Amherst Ave was $690, 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 | $690.00 (-80.59%) | $107,400 (-) Land $35,100 Building $72,300 | $107,400 Land $35,100 Building $72,300 |
| 2025 | $3,554.00 | $107,400 Land $35,100 Building $72,300 | |
| 2023 | $3,300.00 | $107,400 Land $35,100 Building $72,300 | |
| 2012 | $107,400 Land $35,100 Building $72,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 55 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 55 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 |
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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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