5705 Melvin offers a rare opportunity to create the perfect living space in one of Pittsburgh's most established neighborhoods. With over 2000 sqft of living space under roof, this gutted shell has plenty of room for all the modern conveniences. Gourmet Kitchen, walk in closets, luxury master bath, living room, family room, and office space. The table top rear yard opens to the alley, sooo...thats right...you can have off street parking! Location wise you are within walking distance of Schenley Park and all the shopping and entertainment the area has to offer. 1/2 mile drive to hop on the Parkway.
Sold for $210,000
$210,000
5705 Melvin St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
4beds
2,048sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
2,617.96 Square Feet Lot
$216,500 Zestimate®
$103/sqft
$2,349 Estimated rent
Home value
$216,500
$204,000 - $232,000
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Luxury master bathTable top rear yardOff street parkingFamily roomOffice spaceWalk in closetsGourmet kitchen
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Listed by:
Rick Brown 412-343-6203,
NEXTHOME PPM REALTY
Bought with:
Corey Burns, RS354699
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Source: WPMLS,MLS#: 1699822
Originating MLS: West Penn Multi-List
Originating MLS: West Penn Multi-ListFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,048
- Total interior livable area: 2,048 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 2,617 sqft
- Dimensions: 0.0601
Details
- Parcel number: 0087F00117000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation
Location
- Region: Pittsburgh
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 | Sold | $210,000+40%$103/sqft |
Source:  WPMLS #1699822 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2025 | Pending sale | $150,000$73/sqft |
Source:  NextHome #1699822 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $150,000$73/sqft |
Source: NextHome #1699822 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2025 | Pending sale | $150,000$73/sqft |
Source: WPMLS #1699822 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $150,000$73/sqft |
Source: WPMLS #1699822 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,071 +6.8% | $165,400 |
| 2024 | $3,811 +387.1% | $165,400 |
| 2023 | $782 | $165,400 |
| 2022 | $782 | $165,400 |
| 2021 | $782 +2% | $165,400 |
| 2020 | $767 -2% | $165,400 |
| 2019 | $782 -79.1% | $165,400 |
| 2018 | $3,743 | $165,400 |
| 2017 | $3,743 +378.4% | $165,400 |
| 2016 | $782 -78.6% | $165,400 |
| 2015 | $3,660 +807.5% | $165,400 |
| 2014 | $403 | $165,400 -1.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $168,400 +95.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $86,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $86,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $86,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $86,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $86,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $86,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $86,000 -14.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $101,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $101,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $101,000 -23.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $132,300 |
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Neighborhood: Squirrel Hill South
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Pittsburgh Colfax K-8Grades: K-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Pittsburgh Allderdice High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12Grades: PK,6-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Pittsburgh
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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