In prestigious Squirrel Hill is this newly remodeled home! With large windows throughout that afford fabulous views of the Monongahela and the Waterfront and allow for lots of natural lighting. The main level touts gleaming wood floors and the open kitchen with its shiny stainless steel appliances, stone counters, walnut soft close cabinets, and tiled backsplashes. The living room opens to an expansive deck that's just right for large gatherings. Upstairs are 3 spacious carpeted bedrooms with plenty of closet space. The master has an ensuite bathroom and it's own private balcony! Completed and awaiting your finishing touches, the lower level has a walk out to the patio for more great views! There's a carport and there's also space for extra parking. Just a short way from shopping and dining in downtown Squirrel Hill and close to I-376 for that quick get-away!
Sold for $345,000
$345,000
5 Desdemona St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
3beds
1,900sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1901
3,598 Square Feet Lot
$356,500 Zestimate®
$182/sqft
$2,755 Estimated rent
Home value
$356,500
$328,000 - $385,000
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Other, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: 1
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached, Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 3,598 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 0089C00154000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1901
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Pittsburgh
Other
Other facts
- Basement: 1
- Construction Type: Existing
- Heat Type 2: Forced Air
- School Transportation: 1
- Water: Public
- Sewage: Public
- Basement Access: Walk Out
- Baths Full Locations: Upper
- Roof: Asphalt
- Style: 2 Story or 2 Level
- Floors: Hard Wood, Wall to Wall, Ceramic Tile
- Heat Type: Gas
- Public Transportation: 1
- Cooling: Central
- Inclusions: Dishwasher, Gas Stove, Disposal, Security System
- Construction: Frame
- Baths Partial Locations: Main
- Parking Description: Covered Parking
- Last Change Type: Contingent
- County Or Parish: Allegheny-East
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23/2025 | Sold | $345,000+50%$182/sqft |
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| 3/12/2018 | Sold | $230,000-3.8%$121/sqft |
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| 2/20/2018 | Pending sale | $239,000$126/sqft |
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| 1/10/2018 | Price change | $239,000-4.4%$126/sqft |
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| 12/19/2017 | Price change | $250,000-15.3%$132/sqft |
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| 8/29/2017 | Listed for sale | $295,000-11.9%$155/sqft |
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| 8/10/2017 | Listing removed | $2,800$1/sqft |
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| 7/26/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,800$1/sqft |
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| 7/26/2017 | Listing removed | $335,000$176/sqft |
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| 3/3/2017 | Price change | $335,000-13%$176/sqft |
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| 11/19/2016 | Price change | $385,000-2.5%$203/sqft |
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| 7/26/2016 | Listed for sale | $395,000+5.3%$208/sqft |
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| 6/18/2016 | Listing removed | $375,000$197/sqft |
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| 4/22/2016 | Price change | $375,000+7.1%$197/sqft |
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| 6/19/2015 | Price change | $350,000+7.7%$184/sqft |
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| 6/6/2014 | Price change | $325,000+4.8%$171/sqft |
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| 10/29/2011 | Listed for sale | $310,000+545.8%$163/sqft |
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| 7/20/2010 | Listing removed | $48,000$25/sqft |
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| 7/22/2009 | Listed for sale | $48,000+113.3%$25/sqft |
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| 9/19/2006 | Sold | $22,500+50%$12/sqft |
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| 3/13/1995 | Sold | $15,000$8/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,630 +6.8% | $147,500 |
| 2024 | $3,398 +387.1% | $147,500 |
| 2023 | $698 | $147,500 |
| 2022 | $698 | $147,500 |
| 2021 | $698 +2% | $147,500 |
| 2020 | $684 -2% | $147,500 |
| 2019 | $698 -81.4% | $147,500 -10.9% |
| 2018 | $3,745 +216.4% | $165,500 +216.4% |
| 2017 | $1,184 +378.4% | $52,300 |
| 2016 | $247 -78.6% | $52,300 |
| 2015 | $1,157 | $52,300 |
| 2014 | -- | $52,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $52,300 +22.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $42,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $42,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $42,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $42,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $42,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $42,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $42,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $42,800 |
| 2004 | -- | $42,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $42,800 +59.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $26,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Squirrel Hill South
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5Grades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8Grades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 6/10Pittsburgh Allderdice High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Minadeo Elementary School
- Middle: Sterrett Classical Academy
- High: Allderdice High School
- District: Pittsburgh
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