AWESOME HOME FOR SALE! Great Opportunity: Well-Built All-Brick Cape Cod with Endless Potential! This classic Cape Cod-style home is solidly constructed with all-brick exterior walls that have stood the test of time, offering timeless curb appeal and exceptional durability. While it’s ready for your personal updates and modern touches, the strong bones, thoughtful layout, and abundant natural light make it a fantastic canvas to create your dream home. Main Level Living: Step inside to a spacious, open living room flooded with natural light from generous windows—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The dining room flows seamlessly into the kitchen, creating an easy, functional heart of the home. A convenient side-yard door off the kitchen provides direct access to the outdoors, ideal for morning coffee, grilling, or access to the rear yard. The large walkout lower level is surprisingly dry and expansive, offering incredible flexibility for a home gym, workshop, or game room. Upper Level & Bonus Space: Upstairs you’ll find two generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom, providing comfortable private retreats. The standout feature is the additional garage that was thoughtfully added with finished living space above. This versatile area is ideal as a primary bedroom suite, guest quarters, bonus room, home office, or dedicated media/theater room—complete with easy access and its own sense of separation from the main house. Why This Home Stands Out: All-brick construction for lasting quality and low-maintenance exterior. Added square footage and versatility from the garage/bonus space. Walkout basement with lots of potential. Classic Cape Cod charm paired with practical, flexible living spaces. Prime location for making it your own (mature neighborhood feel with room to personalize). This home is a rare find for buyers who appreciate quality construction and are looking for a project with real upside. With some cosmetic and functional updates—new kitchen, refreshed bathrooms, flooring, and paint—you can transform it into a stunning, personalized residence that perfectly suits your lifestyle. Don’t miss the chance to own a piece of solid, character-filled real estate with so much untapped potential!
Under contract
Price cut: $25K (9/10)
$175,000
136 Colson Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15236
3beds
1,814sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
8,677 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$96/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
All-brick exterior wallsLarge walkout lower levelGenerous windowsAbundant natural lightTimeless curb appealTwo generously sized bedrooms
- 141 days
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bob Cenk 724-390-0006,
BROADVIEW REALTY 724-390-0006
Source: WPMLS,MLS#: 1758048
Originating MLS: West Penn Multi-List
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 22X13
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 22X19
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11X10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14X11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 22X15
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Some Electric Appliances, Dryer, Stove, Washer
Features
- Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,814
- Total interior livable area: 1,814 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Built In, Garage Door Opener
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 8,677 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0.1992
Details
- Parcel number: 0471A00111000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Pittsburgh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $96/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $116,500
- Annual tax amount: $4,223
- Date on market: 6/4/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,172/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/13/2026 | Pending sale | $175,000$96/sqft |
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| 9/10/2026 | Price change | $175,000-12.5%$96/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $200,000+233.3%$110/sqft |
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| 11/26/1990 | Sold | $60,000$33/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,087 +10.8% | $98,500 |
| 2024 | $3,690 +691.9% | $98,500 |
| 2023 | $466 +0% | $98,500 |
| 2022 | $466 | $98,500 |
| 2021 | $466 +2% | $98,500 |
| 2020 | $457 -2% | $98,500 |
| 2019 | $466 -58.8% | $98,500 |
| 2018 | $1,131 +0% | $98,500 |
| 2017 | $1,131 +142.7% | $98,500 |
| 2016 | $466 -83.7% | $98,500 |
| 2015 | $2,863 +723.9% | $98,500 |
| 2014 | $348 | $98,500 -3% |
| 2013 | -- | $101,500 +37% |
| 2012 | -- | $74,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $74,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $74,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $74,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $74,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $74,100 |
| 2006 | -- | $74,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $74,100 |
| 2004 | -- | $74,100 -16.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $89,100 -3.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $92,100 |
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Neighborhood: 15236
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: West Jefferson Hills
Source: WPMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.



