8 Bell Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 Property Records

Allegheny County property record for 8 Bell Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15205

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details6 bd · 3 ba · 3,072 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.157 acres (6,844 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$140,000 (Jul 2009)
Tax Bill$864 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN68-D-73

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN68-D-73
Alternative APN
  • 0068-D-00073-0000-00

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,072 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Roof MaterialSlate
Lot Area6,844 sqft (0.157 acres)
Garage TypeDetached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address88 BELL AVE, 5
CityPITTSBURGH
StatePA
Zip15205-3119
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal DescriptionCREIGHTON HRS PLAN 14 LOT 50XAVG136.88
Legal SubdivisionCREIGHTON HRS PLAN
Legal Block68D
Legal Lot Number73
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Township / Civil DivisionCRAFTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1017
Census Tract465800

Owner

Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 3, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1204 QUEENSBURY ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15205-3731
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 23, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 23, 2009 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 10, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page13989 / 194
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Property Address8 1/2 BELL AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15205-3119
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0556250451
DateDec 21, 2021
Book Page55625/451
Instrument2021-131593
Lender
NameAMERISAVE MTG CORP
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueJan 1, 2037
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyAllegheny County
MunicipalityCrafton Borough
Unified School DistrictCarlynton School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$864.00 (-85.24%)$134,500 (-) Land $26,200 Building $108,300$134,500 (-) Land $26,200 Building $108,300
2025$5,854.00 (+8.65%)$134,500 (-) Land $26,200 Building $108,300
2023$5,388.00$134,500 Land $26,200 Building $108,300
2012$134,500 Land $26,200 Building $108,300

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

Flood

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 Claims4 (1979–2004)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2004 · Tropical Depression Ivan

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

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 SystemPA AMER WATER CO-PITTSBURGH
private · serves 686,000 people · EPA ID PA5020039
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2023
Lead4 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTurbidity
resolved · Nov 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 701 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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