Allegheny County property record for 7538 Melrose St, Pittsburgh, PA 15218
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,208 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,625 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $47,000 (Nov 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $575 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 235-J-160 |
| Primary APN | 235-J-160 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,208 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 2,625 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 7538 MELROSE ST |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15218-2660 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | WAVERLY PLAN PTS 19-20-21 LOT 25X105 IN ALL MEL ROSE COR BRUCE 2 STY BRK DUP 7538 |
| Legal Subdivision | WAVERLY PLAN |
| Legal Block | 235J |
| Legal Lot Number | 160 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SWISSVALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2047 |
| Census Tract | 515100 |
7538 Melrose St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2004.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 523 KENMAWR AVE, BRADDOCK, PA 15104-1131 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 7538 Melrose St was $575, down 84.7% from the year before.
Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny County |
| Municipality | Swissvale Borough |
| Unified School District | Woodland Hills School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $575.00 (-84.67%) | $89,500 (-) Land $7,600 Building $81,900 | $89,500 Land $7,600 Building $81,900 |
| 2025 | $3,752.00 | $89,500 Land $7,600 Building $81,900 | |
| 2023 | $3,645.00 | $89,500 Land $7,600 Building $81,900 | |
| 2012 | $89,500 Land $7,600 Building $81,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7538 Melrose 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 7538 Melrose 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 | WILKINSBURG-PENN JT WATER AUTH serves 125,000 people · EPA ID PA5020056 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| 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 683 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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