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Last sold for $335,000 on Dec 17, 2014

501 CALIFORNIA AVE

PITTSBURGH, PA 15202
0
Baths
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1913
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$335,000 · Dec 17, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,982 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$308,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$122,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$185,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$308,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$308,200

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.35
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
73
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
72
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
31
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyALLEGHENY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Avalon Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.3 mi
M
Northgate Middle/High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Northgate School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 15202These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,652
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,032 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,564
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,183
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.45%

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How this home compares

501 California Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Older than 84% of homes in Allegheny County

How it measures up in Pittsburgh 15202

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pittsburgh 15202.

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1913
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 501 California Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePittsburgh 15202Allegheny County
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac49% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than191335% of homes16% of homes

About 501 California Ave

When did 501 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA last sell?

501 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA last sold on Dec 17, 2014 for $335,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 501 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA built?

501 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA was built in 1913, making it 113 years old.

What schools serve 501 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA?

501 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA is assigned to Avalon Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Northgate Middle/High School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Northgate School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 501 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA compare to other homes in Pittsburgh 15202?

Among the 6,531 homes in Pittsburgh 15202, its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1913 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 501 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 501 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA was $1,982. The county assessed it at $308,200.

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