Allegheny County property record for 956 Illinois Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,377 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Feb 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $486 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Jan 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 235-G-267 |
| Primary APN | 235-G-267 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,377 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 956 ILLINOIS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15221-4718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BRADDOCK PARK PLAN 584- 585-586 LOT 75X120 IN A LL ILLINOIS AVE 1 1/2 STY BRK HSE & GAR 956 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRADDOCK PARK |
| Legal Block | 235G |
| Legal Lot Number | 267 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRADDOCK HILLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 517000 |
956 Illinois Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2015.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 956 ILLINOIS AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221-4718 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT COM L L C |
| Jan 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 1955 |
| Deed Book / Page | 15883 / 84 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Property Address | 956 ILLINOIS AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221-4718 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0550980047 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 55098/47 |
| Instrument | 2021-100329 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT COM L L C |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Property Address | 956 ILLINOIS AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221-4718 |
| Document Number | 0516590278 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 956 ILLINOIS AVE PITTSBURGH PA 152214718, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221-4718 |
| Document Number | 0516590278 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 051659/000278 |
| Instrument | 9905 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 5, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 956 Illinois Ave was $486 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 | $486.00 (-84.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $75,700 (-) Land $20,400 Building $55,300 | $93,700 (-) Land $20,400 Building $73,300 |
| 2025 | $3,204.00 (+7.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $75,700 Land $20,400 Building $55,300 | $93,700 Land $20,400 Building $73,300 |
| 2024 | $2,985.00 (-20.21%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,741.00 | $93,700 Land $20,400 Building $73,300 | |
| 2012 | $93,700 Land $20,400 Building $73,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 956 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 956 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 96% of the US · lower than 96% 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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