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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $34,000 on Sep 15, 1976

531 FOREST AVE

PITTSBURGH, PA 15202
2
Beds
2
Baths
2,397 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1904
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$34,000 · Sep 15, 1976

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$497 (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.$77,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$54,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$77,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$95,300

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.36
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
4
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
74
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
73
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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyALLEGHENY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Bellevue Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.4 mi
M
Northgate Middle/High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.5 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

531 Forest 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.

  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Allegheny County
  • Older than 89% 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.

Living area2,397 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,676 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1904
OlderTypical 1922Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 531 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePittsburgh 15202Allegheny County
Living areabigger than2,397 ft²81% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac52% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than190421% of homes11% of homes

About 531 Forest Ave

When did 531 Forest Ave, Pittsburgh, PA last sell?

531 Forest Ave, Pittsburgh, PA last sold on Sep 15, 1976 for $34,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 531 Forest Ave, Pittsburgh, PA?

531 Forest Ave, Pittsburgh, PA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,397 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 531 Forest Ave, Pittsburgh, PA built?

531 Forest Ave, Pittsburgh, PA was built in 1904, making it 122 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 531 Forest Ave, Pittsburgh, PA?

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

How does 531 Forest Ave, Pittsburgh, PA compare to other homes in Pittsburgh 15202?

Among the 6,531 homes in Pittsburgh 15202, it is bigger than 81% of them (2,397 ft² against a typical 1,676 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1904 against a typical 1922). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 531 Forest Ave, Pittsburgh, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 531 Forest Ave, Pittsburgh, PA was $497. The county assessed it at $77,300.

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