Allegheny County property record for 970 Illinois Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,256 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,809 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $329 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 235-G-248 |
| Primary APN | 235-G-248 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,256 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 14,809 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 970 ILLINOIS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15221-4718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARKWAY VIEW ADDN 5 UNNUMB LOT TRI LOT 83.46X12 6.87X150 ILLINOIS AVE 1 STY BRK V & STN HSE W/ADDN INT GAR 970 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARKWAY VIEW ADD |
| Legal Tract | I |
| Legal Block | 235G |
| Legal Lot Number | 248 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BRADDOCK HILLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 517000 |
970 Illinois Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 1962.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 970 ILLINOIS AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221-4718 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 1962 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 1962 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 970 Illinois Ave was $329 with a homeowner's exemption, down 89.4% 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 | $329.00 (-89.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $73,200 (-) Land $20,900 Building $52,300 | $91,200 Land $20,900 Building $70,300 |
| 2025 | $3,098.00 Homeowner's exemption | $73,200 Land $20,900 Building $52,300 | |
| 2023 | $2,923.00 Homeowner's exemption | $73,200 Land $20,900 Building $52,300 | |
| 2012 | $91,200 Land $20,900 Building $70,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 970 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 970 Illinois Ave is low, with 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 | 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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