Allegheny County property record for 978 Lessing St, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,206 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,550 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $649 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 41-S-268 |
| Primary APN | 41-S-268 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,206 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 5,550 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 978 LESSING ST |
|---|---|
| City | PITTSBURGH |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15220-4725 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LESSING PLAN 2 LOT 50X111 LESSING ST 1 STY BRK V HSE-GAR 978 |
| Legal Subdivision | LESSING PLAN |
| Legal Block | 41S |
| Legal Lot Number | 268 |
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Township / Civil Division | PITTSBURGH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 281400 |
978 Lessing St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2017.
Source: Allegheny County records, as of June 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 978 LESSING ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15220-4725 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 1964 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 1964 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 7, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0169230390 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALLEGHENY PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 978 LESSING ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15220-4725 |
| Document Number | 0169230390 |
| Book / Page | 016923 / 000390 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 26763 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 978 LESSING ST PITTSBURGH PA 152204725, PITTSBURGH, PA 15220-4725 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 978 Lessing St was $649 with a homeowner's exemption, down 74% 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 | $649.00 (-74.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $101,000 (-) Land $16,100 Building $84,900 | $119,000 (-) Land $16,100 Building $102,900 |
| 2025 | $2,498.00 (+7.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $101,000 Land $16,100 Building $84,900 | $119,000 Land $16,100 Building $102,900 |
| 2024 | $2,327.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,327.00 Homeowner's exemption | $101,000 Land $16,100 Building $84,900 | |
| 2012 | $119,000 Land $16,100 Building $102,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 978 Lessing St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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 | 1 (1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1998 · 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 978 Lessing St 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% 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 | PA AMER WATER CO-PITTSBURGH private · serves 686,000 people · EPA ID PA5020039 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Nov 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 525 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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