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Sold for $285,000
  • $285,000

    179 W Prospect Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15205

    4beds
    1,944sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1900
    4,791.6 Square Feet Lot
    $298,000 Zestimate®
    $147/sqft
    $1,882 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $298,000

    $271,000 - $325,000

    $1,882/mo

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    What's special

    Walkable finished spaceStunning stained woodworkLaundry roomDecorative fireplacesOriginal hardwood flooringOriginal stained-glass windowBuilt-in oak china cabinets
    This great stately brick home will attract you with the large oversized covered front porch that opens to the center entry that offers the formal living room and dining room on each side. There is original hardwood flooring throughout the house along with stunning stained woodwork, 5 decorative fireplaces, built-in oak China cabinets and 2 stair cases with oak railing to 2nd and 3rd floors. Up to date stainless kitchen (new dishwasher/refrigerator 3/2024) to create your favorite meals w/back staircase to second floor and walk out to covered porch. The 2nd floor offers a Full Bath that features a Clawfoot Tub with shower and original stained-glass window, 4 bedrooms and walkup to open 3rd floor with great walkable finished space. Basement is unfinished, with Laundry Room that leads to the back yard. Minutes to Pittsburgh and Major Mall. Conveniently located to shopping, parks, Busway I79 and all major roadways for all of your needs. Sewer line replaced 1/2024 and new porch roof 7/2024.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    John Geisler 412-833-5405,

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    Bought with:

    Beth Danchek

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    Source: WPMLS,MLS#: 1681648MLS LogoOriginating MLS: West Penn Multi-List

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Upper
    • Dimensions: 15x11
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Upper
    • Dimensions: 16x11
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Upper
    • Dimensions: 13x13
    Bedroom 4
    • Level: Upper
    • Dimensions: 11x10
    Bonus room
    • Level: Upper
    • Dimensions: 23x09
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 13x13
    Entry foyer
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 13x05
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 11x09
    Laundry
    • Level: Basement
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 15x12
    Heating
    • Gas, Hot Water
    Cooling
    • Wall/Window Unit(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Some Gas Appliances, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
    Features
    • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
    • Number of fireplaces: 5
    • Fireplace features: Decorative
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,944
    • Total interior livable area: 1,944 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Off Street
    • Has garage: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: Three Or More
    • Stories: 3
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 4,791 sqft
    • Dimensions: 62 x 142 x 141
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0070L00156000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial,Three Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Resale
    • Year built: 1900

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Community
    • Community features: Public Transportation
    Location
    • Region: Pittsburgh

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/14/2025Sold$285,000-3.4%$147/sqft
    Source: WPMLS #1681648 Report a problem
    1/14/2025Pending sale$295,000$152/sqft
    Source: WPMLS #1681648 Report a problem
    12/12/2024Contingent$295,000$152/sqft
    Source: WPMLS #1681648 Report a problem
    12/2/2024Listed for sale$295,000+15.7%$152/sqft
    Source: WPMLS #1681648 Report a problem
    2/10/2023Sold$255,000$131/sqft
    Source: WPMLS #1588844 Report a problem
    1/19/2023Pending sale$255,000$131/sqft
    Source: BHHS broker feed #1588844 Report a problem
    1/9/2023Contingent$255,000$131/sqft
    Source: WPMLS #1588844 Report a problem
    1/4/2023Price change$255,000+2%$131/sqft
    Source: WPMLS #1588844 Report a problem
    12/13/2022Listed for sale$250,000+40.4%$129/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    6/7/2019Sold$178,000-4.8%$92/sqft
    Source: WPMLS #1382693 Report a problem
    4/4/2019Pending sale$186,900$96/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services - South Hills #1382693 Report a problem
    3/27/2019Price change$186,900-6.5%$96/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services - South Hills #1382693 Report a problem
    3/1/2019Listed for sale$199,900+277.2%$103/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services - South Hills #1382693 Report a problem
    6/7/2018Sold$53,000$27/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,704 +7.2%$153,400
    2024$4,386 +584.9%$153,400 +13.3%
    2023$640 $135,400
    2022$640 $135,400
    2021$640 +37.2%$135,400 +34.5%
    2020$467 -16.9%$100,700 -15.2%
    2019$561 -80.5%$118,700 +17.9%
    2018$2,879 $100,700
    2017$2,879 +504.4%$100,700
    2016$476 -82.9%$100,700
    2015$2,792 +395.3%$100,700
    2014$564 $100,700 -2.9%
    2013-- $103,700 -13.7%
    2012-- $120,200
    2011-- $120,200
    2010-- $120,200
    2009-- $120,200
    2008-- $120,200
    2007-- $120,200
    2006-- $120,200 -11.1%
    2005-- $135,200
    2004-- $135,200
    2003-- $135,200
    2002-- $135,200

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 15205

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Montour

    Source: WPMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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