63 Amherst Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15229 Property Records

Allegheny County property record for 63 Amherst Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15229

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,616 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$127,500 (Sep 2012)
Tax Bill$849 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2026 Mortgage
Mar 2021 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN279-A-188

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN279-A-188
Alternative APNs
  • 0279-A-00188-0000-00
  • 0279A00188

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,616 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)
Garage TypeDetached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address63 AMHERST AVE
CityPITTSBURGH
StatePA
Zip15229-1581
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionE BELLEVUE PLAN 213 LOT 40X150 AMHERST AVE 2 STY BRK HSE 63 1 STY C B GAR
Legal SubdivisionE BELLEVUE PLAN
Legal Block279A
Legal Lot Number188
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST VIEW
Census Block Group4
Census Block4011
Census Tract430200

Owner

63 Amherst Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2012.

Source: Allegheny County records, as of September 15, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1989 CARRIAGE HILL RD, ALLISON PARK, PA 15101-3317
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 20, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Mar 15, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NORTHWEST BANK
Nov 2, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 10, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 10, 2012 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 9, 1988
Deed Book / Page15003 / 269
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Recording DateAug 20, 2026
Property Address63 AMHERST AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229-1581
Document Number0000047742
Book / Page61798 / 363
Instrument DateAug 20, 2026
Instrument202647742
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000047742,
DateAug 20, 2026
Book Page61798/363
Instrument202647742
Lender
NameFIRST NATIONAL BANK
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
Interest
Max Rate-1%

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Property Address63 AMHERST AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229-1581
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0538650553
DateMar 15, 2021
Book Page53865/553
Instrument2021-26877
Lender
NameNORTHWEST BANK
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Property Address63 AMHERST AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229-1581
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0499220407
DateNov 2, 2018
Book Page49922/407
Instrument201874451
Lender
NameFIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term239 Months
DueOct 27, 2038
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 63 Amherst Ave was $849, down 80.6% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyAllegheny County
MunicipalityWest View Borough
Unified School DistrictNorth Hills School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$849.00 (-80.58%)$132,100 (-) Land $35,100 Building $97,000$132,100 Land $35,100 Building $97,000
2025$4,372.00$132,100 Land $35,100 Building $97,000
2023$4,059.00$132,100 Land $35,100 Building $97,000
2012$132,100 Land $35,100 Building $97,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 63 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1986)
Most Recent ClaimMay 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.

Wildfire

The area around 63 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 RiskNot 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 SystemWEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY
serves 200,000 people · EPA ID PA5020043
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Aug 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 536 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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