Allegheny County property record for 561 Sunset Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,064 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $137,000 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,327 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140-E-159 |
| Primary APN | 140-E-159 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,064 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 561 SUNSET DR |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15228-2549 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 40X180 SUNSET DR 2 STY BRK HSE & GAR 561 |
| Legal Block | 140E |
| Legal Lot Number | 159 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | MOUNT LEBANON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 473300 |
561 Sunset Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1997.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 561 SUNSET DR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15228-2549 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 24, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199751697067597 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9945 / 343 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Property Address | 561 SUNSET DR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15228-2549 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0495350068 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2018 |
| Book Page | 49535/68 |
| Instrument | 201848909 |
| Name | PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jul 31, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 561 Sunset Dr was $1,327 with a homeowner's exemption, down 84% from the year before.
Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny County |
| Municipality | Mount Lebanon Municipality |
| Unified School District | Mount Lebanon School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,327.00 (-84.03%) Homeowner's exemption | $206,500 (-) Land $60,300 Building $146,200 | $224,500 Land $60,300 Building $164,200 |
| 2025 | $8,307.00 Homeowner's exemption | $206,500 Land $60,300 Building $146,200 | |
| 2023 | $7,440.00 Homeowner's exemption | $206,500 Land $60,300 Building $146,200 | |
| 2012 | $224,500 Land $60,300 Building $164,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 561 Sunset Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
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 561 Sunset Dr 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 | 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 815 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 |
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