Allegheny County property record for 5518 Howe St, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,802 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,751 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $565,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,142 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Line of Credit Mar 2022 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 85-A-8 |
| Primary APN | 85-A-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,802 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 3,751 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 5518 HOWE ST |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15232-2304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LOT = 31.00 X 121.07 X 31.00 X 121.07 2 1/2 STY BRK STONE HSE-INT GAR #5518 |
| Legal Block | 85A |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | PITTSBURGH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 70300 |
5518 Howe St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2021.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5518 HOWE ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15232-2304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK |
| Mar 17, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST COMWTH BANK |
| Mar 17, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST COMWTH BANK |
| Feb 4, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20214041 |
| Deed Book / Page | 18324 / 507 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 17, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0160940369 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Property Address | 5518 HOWE ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15232-2304 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0610390038 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Book Page | 61039/38 |
| Instrument | 2026-08170 |
| Name | FIRST COMMONWEALTH BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Property Address | 5518 HOWE ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15232-2304 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0560320286 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Book Page | 56032/286 |
| Instrument | 2022-22501 |
| Name | FIRST COMWTH BANK |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 78 Months |
| Due | Sep 15, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Property Address | 5518 HOWE ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15232-2304 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0560320534 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Book Page | 56032/534 |
| Instrument | 2022-22519 |
| Name | FIRST COMWTH BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5518 HOWE ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15232-2304 |
| Document Number | 0183240507 |
| Book / Page | 18324 / 507 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-04041 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, GRIFFITH MCCAGUE & HAPPEL |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5578 HOWE ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15232-2304 |
| Document Number | 202113320 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-13320 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 5518 Howe St was $2,142 with a homeowner's exemption, down 74% from the year before.
Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny County |
| Municipality | Pittsburgh City |
| Unified School District | Pittsburgh School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,142.00 (-74.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $333,200 (-) Land $175,000 Building $158,200 | $351,200 (-) Land $175,000 Building $176,200 |
| 2025 | $8,243.00 (+7.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $333,200 Land $175,000 Building $158,200 | $351,200 Land $175,000 Building $176,200 |
| 2024 | $7,676.00 | ||
| 2023 | $7,676.00 Homeowner's exemption | $333,200 Land $175,000 Building $158,200 | |
| 2012 | $351,200 Land $175,000 Building $176,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5518 Howe St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 5518 Howe 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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 787 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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