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551 FOREST AVE

PITTSBURGH, PA 15202
6
Beds
2
Baths
3,432 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$868 (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.$135,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$111,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$135,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$135,000

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.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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

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.

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

551 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 96% of homes in Pittsburgh 15202
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Pittsburgh 15202
  • Older than 73% 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 area3,432 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,676 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1922Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 551 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePittsburgh 15202Allegheny County
Living areabigger than3,432 ft²96% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac73% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than192658% of homes27% of homes

About 551 Forest Ave

When did 551 Forest Ave, Pittsburgh, PA last sell?

551 Forest Ave, Pittsburgh, PA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 551 Forest Ave, Pittsburgh, PA?

551 Forest Ave, Pittsburgh, PA has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,432 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 551 Forest Ave, Pittsburgh, PA built?

551 Forest Ave, Pittsburgh, PA was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 551 Forest Ave, Pittsburgh, PA?

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

How does 551 Forest Ave, Pittsburgh, PA compare to other homes in Pittsburgh 15202?

Among the 6,531 homes in Pittsburgh 15202, it is bigger than 96% of them (3,432 ft² against a typical 1,676 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1926 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 551 Forest Ave, Pittsburgh, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 551 Forest Ave, Pittsburgh, PA was $868. The county assessed it at $135,000.

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