This beautiful upscale and fully furnished house/ranch is conveniently situated next to Schenley park in Squirrel Hill.
-In one of the safest locations in Pittsburgh
-Just ten minute walking distance to University of Pittsburgh and CMU. Don't even need to take the bus
-Walking distance from cafes and shops in Squirrel Hill.
-Private front and back yard decorated with flowers (roses & tulips) and plum, cherry, apple, pear, peach and fig trees.
-Private modern playground in the back yard with swings, slide, climbing mount, chalk board, watch tower with binoculars and steering wheel.
-Lower floor has been renovated with ceramic tiles, modern guest room and separate modern bathroom.
- Living room features piano, 54" flatsceen TV and HD DVD
-Main bedroom with king-size bed and private bathroom
-Central AC/heating, newer refrigerator, newer washer/dryer, newer dishwasher
-Renovated modern kitchen with newer appliances and granite counter tops
-Super clean and hygienic (ideal for families with small children)
-Private garage and half-finished basement
-Lots of storage in the basement
-Bus stop 1 minute away
-Super friendly neighbors
Renter is responsible for utilities.
Sold for $485,000
$485,000
5440 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
4beds
1,600sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1950
5,150 Square Feet Lot
$543,800 Zestimate®
$303/sqft
$4,422 Estimated rent
Home value
$543,800
$517,000 - $576,000
$4,422/mo
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced air
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
Lot
- Size: 5,150 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0086J00216000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Pittsburgh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $303/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $231,500
- Annual tax amount: $5,368
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/20/2024 | Sold | $485,000+86.5%$303/sqft |
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| 2/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/29/2020 | Listing removed | $2,500$2/sqft |
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| 9/18/2020 | Price change | $2,500-3.8%$2/sqft |
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| 8/27/2020 | Price change | $2,600-3.7%$2/sqft |
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| 8/22/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,700$2/sqft |
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| 5/15/2009 | Sold | $260,000-10.3%$163/sqft |
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| 10/28/2008 | Listing removed | $289,900$181/sqft |
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| 9/3/2008 | Price change | $289,900-3%$181/sqft |
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| 8/6/2008 | Listed for sale | $299,000+24.1%$187/sqft |
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| 11/9/2006 | Sold | $241,000$151/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,368 +9.1% | $213,500 |
| 2024 | $4,919 +387.1% | $213,500 |
| 2023 | $1,010 | $213,500 |
| 2022 | $1,010 | $213,500 |
| 2021 | $1,010 +2% | $213,500 |
| 2020 | $990 -2% | $213,500 |
| 2019 | $1,010 -79.1% | $213,500 |
| 2018 | $4,832 | $213,500 |
| 2017 | $4,832 +378.4% | $213,500 |
| 2016 | $1,010 -78.6% | $213,500 |
| 2015 | $4,725 | $213,500 |
| 2014 | -- | $213,500 -1.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $216,500 +17% |
| 2012 | -- | $185,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $185,000 +13.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $163,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $163,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $163,000 +10.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $148,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $148,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $148,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $148,000 -9.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $163,000 -7.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $176,400 |
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Neighborhood: Squirrel Hill South
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Pittsburgh Colfax K-8Grades: K-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Pittsburgh Allderdice High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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