Allegheny County property record for 838 River Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.352 acres (15,312 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $313 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 9-B-175 |
| Primary APN | 9-B-175 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 15,312 sqft (0.352 acres) |
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| Street Address | 838 RIVER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15212 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | LOT 112.60XAVG164.5X104.66 RIVER AVE COR WARFIE LD ST |
| Legal Block | 9B |
| Legal Lot Number | 175 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | PITTSBURGH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 563201 |
838 River Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3300 PREBLE AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15233-1025 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 838 River Ave was $313, down 74.1% 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 | $313.00 (-74.07%) | $48,800 (-) Land $30,800 Building $18,000 | $48,800 Land $30,800 Building $18,000 |
| 2025 | $1,207.00 | $48,800 Land $30,800 Building $18,000 | |
| 2023 | $1,124.00 | $48,800 Land $30,800 Building $18,000 | |
| 2012 | $48,800 Land $30,800 Building $18,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 838 River Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
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 838 River 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 97 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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