Allegheny County property record for 953 Illinois Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,268 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $733 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 235-H-309 |
| Primary APN | 235-H-309 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,268 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 953 ILLINOIS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15221-4717 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BRADDOCK PARK ADDN PLAN 619- 620 PT 621 LOT 62. 5X120 IN ALL ILLINOIS AVE 1 STY BRK HSE & ATT GAR #953 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRADDOCK PARK |
| Legal Block | 235H |
| Legal Lot Number | 309 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRADDOCK HILLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 517000 |
953 Illinois Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2018.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 953 ILLINOIS AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221-4717 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NORWICH COMMERCIAL GROUP INC |
| Apr 30, 2018 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NORCOM MORTGAGE |
| Jul 27, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201812061 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17189 / 310 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Property Address | 953 ILLINOIS AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221-4717 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0520040256 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 52004/256 |
| Instrument | 202030850 |
| Name | NORWICH COMMERCIAL GROUP INC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 953 ILLINOIS AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221-4717 |
| Document Number | 0171890310 |
| Book / Page | 17189 / 310 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201812061 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 953 ILLINOIS AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221-4717 |
| Document Number | 201827278 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201827278 |
| Name | NORCOM MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 953 ILLINOIS AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221-4717 |
| Document Number | 0168820314 |
| Book / Page | 016882 / 000314 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 22588 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $535.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 427 CLINTON PA 150260827, CLINTON, PA 15026-0827 |
| Document Number | 481840267 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Book Page | 048184/000267 |
| Instrument | 53219 |
| Name | PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 953 Illinois Ave was $733 with a homeowner's exemption, down 84.8% from the year before.
Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny County |
| Municipality | Braddock Hills Borough |
| Unified School District | Woodland Hills School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $733.00 (-84.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $114,000 (-) Land $20,200 Building $93,800 | $132,000 Land $20,200 Building $111,800 |
| 2025 | $4,825.00 Homeowner's exemption | $114,000 Land $20,200 Building $93,800 | |
| 2023 | $4,552.00 Homeowner's exemption | $114,000 Land $20,200 Building $93,800 | |
| 2012 | $132,000 Land $20,200 Building $111,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 953 Illinois Ave 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.
Wildfire risk around 953 Illinois 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 445 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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