Allegheny County property record for 8437 Forest Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.734 acres (31,992 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $78,000 (Apr 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $756 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 714-P-101 |
| Primary APN | 714-P-101 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 31,992 sqft (0.734 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 8437 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15237-4615 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PERRYSVILLE MANOR PLAN 149 LOT 62XAVG 258.26 FO REST AV 2 STY BRK HSE & GAR |
| Legal Subdivision | PERRYSVILLE MANOR |
| Legal Block | 714P |
| Legal Lot Number | 101 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | MCCANDLESS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 413300 |
8437 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1996.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8437 FOREST AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15237-4615 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199641196047193 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9668 / 538 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8437 Forest Ave was $756 with a homeowner's exemption, down 76.6% from the year before.
Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny County |
| County Subdivision | McCandless Township |
| Unified School District | North Allegheny School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $756.00 (-76.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $117,700 (-) Land $47,700 Building $70,000 | $135,700 (-) Land $47,700 Building $88,000 |
| 2025 | $3,225.00 (+6.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $117,700 Land $47,700 Building $70,000 | $135,700 Land $47,700 Building $88,000 |
| 2024 | $3,025.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,025.00 Homeowner's exemption | $117,700 Land $47,700 Building $70,000 | |
| 2012 | $135,700 Land $47,700 Building $88,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8437 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1996–1999) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1999 · river or lake 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 risk around 8437 Forest Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 95% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | WEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY serves 200,000 people · EPA ID PA5020043 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Aug 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 279 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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