Allegheny County property record for 720 James St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
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| Lot Size | 0.107 acres (4,672 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $217,000 (Dec 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,344 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-S-200 |
| Primary APN | 23-S-200 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 4,672 sqft (0.107 acres) |
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| Street Address | 720 JAMES ST |
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| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15212-4935 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | LOT 63.7X91.78X54.09 JAMES ST COR EMLIN WAY 1 STY C B STUCCO BLDG |
| Legal Block | 23S |
| Legal Lot Number | 200 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | PITTSBURGH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 563202 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Allegheny Commons listed 2013 · 17 contributing resources · NRIS 13000740 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
720 James St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2010.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 JAMES ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212-4935 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 14451 / 349 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 720 James St was $1,344, 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 | $1,344.00 (-74.02%) | $209,100 (-) Land $67,700 Building $141,400 | $209,100 Land $67,700 Building $141,400 |
| 2025 | $5,173.00 | $209,100 Land $67,700 Building $141,400 | |
| 2023 | $4,817.00 | $209,100 Land $67,700 Building $141,400 | |
| 2012 | $209,100 Land $67,700 Building $141,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 720 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 720 James 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 |
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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 | PITTSBURGH WATER & SEWER AUTH serves 520,000 people · EPA ID PA5020038 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 935 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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