Sold for $460,000

$460,000

5528 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

5beds

2,403sqft

Townhouse

Built in 1930

5,000.69 Square Feet Lot

$547,600 Zestimate^®

$191/sqft

$4,295 Estimated rent

Home value

$547,600

$504,000 - $608,000

$4,295/mo

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What's special

WELCOME to 5530 Forbes Avenue! If you desire feeling the heartbeat of city living, you have found it! Immerse yourself in the lifestyle of a walkable neighborhood with nearby Schenley Park, hospitals, colleges, museums, shops and restaurants, and convenient major highway access. Discover the many original features of this 1930’s solid brick townhouse. Wide plank baseboards, rich wood accents and trim, hand crafted built-in’s, let your creativity flow. Re-invent this home with modern spaces, while maintaining an old world flare. This 2 story home and finished attic, that has 5 spacious bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. The huge dining room is accented with beautiful wood beams on the ceiling. Three decorative fireplaces with their own unique charm. Use your imagination to create family spaces, a home office or studio, and traditional uses for the large, bright kitchen and baths. Enjoy the back yard with family and friends. Newer furnace boiler. Home warranty included.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3

Primary bedroom

Level: Upper
Dimensions: 15x12

Bedroom 2

Level: Upper
Dimensions: 18x12

Bedroom 3

Level: Upper
Dimensions: 15x12

Bedroom 4

Level: Upper
Dimensions: 12x10

Bedroom 5

Level: Upper
Dimensions: 14x9

Dining room

Level: Main
Dimensions: 16x16

Kitchen

Level: Main
Dimensions: 13x13

Living room

Level: Main
Dimensions: 20x16

Heating

Gas, Hot Water

Appliances

Included: Some Gas Appliances, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Window Treatments
Flooring: Hardwood
Windows: Window Treatments
Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
Number of fireplaces: 3
Fireplace features: Decorative, Gas

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,403
Total interior livable area: 2,403 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached, Garage
Has garage: Yes

Features

Levels: Three Or More
Stories: 3
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 5,000 sqft
Dimensions: 0.1148

Details

Parcel number: 0086J00180000000

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Architectural style: Colonial,Three Story
Property subtype: Townhouse

Materials

Brick
Roof: Other

Condition

Resale
Year built: 1930

Details

Warranty included: Yes

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & neighborhood

Community

Community features: Public Transportation

Location

Region: Pittsburgh

Price history

Date	Event	Price
2/15/2025	Listing removed	$4,700$2/sqft
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1/30/2025	Listed for rent	$4,700+422.2%$2/sqft
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9/6/2024	Listing removed	$900
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9/5/2024	Listed for rent	$900
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8/9/2024	Listing removed	--
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7/29/2024	Price change	$900-25%
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7/26/2024	Price change	$1,200-71.8%
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6/21/2024	Listed for rent	$4,250$2/sqft
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6/20/2024	Sold	$460,000-12.4%$191/sqft
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5/11/2024	Contingent	$525,000$218/sqft
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4/24/2024	Price change	$525,000-4.5%$218/sqft
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4/1/2024	Listed for sale	$550,000$229/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,525 +6.8%	$224,500
2024	$5,172 +387.1%	$224,500
2023	$1,062 +0%	$224,500
2022	$1,062	$224,500
2021	$1,062 +2%	$224,500
2020	$1,041 -2%	$224,500
2019	$1,062 -79.1%	$224,500
2018	$5,080	$224,500
2017	$5,080 +378.4%	$224,500
2016	$1,062 -78.6%	$224,500
2015	$4,968	$224,500
2014	--	$224,500
2013	--	$224,500 +109.6%
2012	--	$107,100
2011	--	$107,100
2010	--	$107,100
2009	--	$107,100
2008	--	$107,100
2007	--	$107,100
2006	--	$107,100
2005	--	$107,100
2004	--	$107,100
2003	--	$107,100
2002	--	$107,100