Allegheny Property Records

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, contains 130 municipalities, which include cities, boroughs, and townships. In Allegheny County, PA, property records inventory all facets of real estate within the county borders, cataloging ownership, valuations, encumbrances, boundaries, transfers, and more for each parcel.

Allegheny County property records indicate an average home value of $193,184, while residents uphold a median rent of $1,012. Additionally, the data discloses a median household income of $73,064 and a median property tax rate of 1.74%.

The Division of Real Estate maintains the core property records in Allegheny County, PA, including deeds, mortgages, liens, leases, plats, maps, and other property ownership and transaction documents. These records can be accessed using the index search system. Obtaining copies of records can be done online, in person, or by mail.

The fee structure for property records at the Division of Real Estate varies for commercial and casual users. For common records, commercial users are charged 50 cents per page for the first ten pages, with the remaining pages free. Meanwhile, casual users are charged $1 per page for the first 10, with the remaining pages also free.

In addition to the Division of Real Estate, the Office of Property Assessments keeps property assessment records, including appraisal values, tax information, building details, owner history, comparable properties, and assessment appeal status. These records can also be accessed through an online search.

For information about the appraised value of a property in Allegheny County, note that the assessed values on the parcel assessment search system of the Office of Property Assessments may not reflect the current market value but rather the base year value as of January 1 of that year, with any applicable changes. To retrieve the appraisal information, provide the property address or parcel number.

Copies of property assessment records can be obtained online through the Real Estate Website Subscription Services, with fees ranging from $0.25 per page for property record cards to $50 for a Real Estate Data CD or FTP. Certification of records is available at $3.50 per document.

To verify zoning information, contact the Allegheny County Department of Economic Development's Land Use Planning Division. They can provide details on zoning regulations, maps, and land use policies for specific areas within the county. Additional zoning details may also be available through the municipality's zoning office.