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5535 FORBES AVE

PITTSBURGH, PA 15217
Building report
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,300 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.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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.$1,074 (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.$167,100 (2026)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$167,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$167,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$185,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyALLEGHENY
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

Neighborhood · ZIP 15217These 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.91
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 100.26

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,935
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,557 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,717
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$127,446
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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

5535 Forbes 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.

  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Squirrel Hill North
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Pittsburgh 15217

How it measures up in Pittsburgh 15217

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pittsburgh 15217.

Living area1,300 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,911 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1926Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 5535 Forbes Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSquirrel Hill NorthPittsburgh 15217Allegheny County
Living areabigger than1,300 ft²7% of homes18% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than197589% of homes90% of homes79% of homes

About 5535 Forbes Ave

When did 5535 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA last sell?

5535 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5535 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA?

5535 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,300 square feet of living space.

When was 5535 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA built?

5535 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 2 stories.

How does 5535 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA compare to other homes in Pittsburgh 15217?

Among the 8,519 homes in Pittsburgh 15217, it is bigger than 18% of them (1,300 ft² against a typical 1,911 ft²) and it is newer than 90% of them (1975 against a typical 1926). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5535 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5535 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA was $1,074. The county assessed it at $167,100.

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