There is a certain kind of street where homes rarely come up for sale, and Ben Hur is one of them. A quiet, one-block, dead-end street in Point Breeze that opens directly onto Frick Park, putting trails, the bowling greens, and a genuine sense of retreat just steps from the front porch.
7421 Ben Hur has been loved by one owner for decades, and it shows in all the right ways. Original hardwood floors, a decorative fireplace with built-ins, French doors to the front porch, and vintage architectural details carry the character of a home built to last, with a wide entry hall that sets the tone from the moment you walk in. The living and dining rooms flow easily into one another, framed by the kind of natural light and detail that most newer construction can't replicate. Retro light fixtures, a pocket door and vintage kitchen details add to the story. The kitchen itself offers a smart layout ready for a buyer's own vision.
Three finished floors give you room to spread out, and room to grow into over time. The second floor consists of three bedrooms and a full bath off a center hallway, with the kind of layout that still makes sense today. The third floor adds finished, flexible space, ideal as a fourth bedroom, home office, or guest room, depending on what your day-to-day calls for. Whether you personalize this home in phases or reimagine it all at once, it's ready for what comes next.
Outside, the back porch and fenced-in yard add to your living space, plus one bay of a 2-car garage shared with the neighboring property. No through traffic, just neighbors and the park.
Point Breeze has long been one of Pittsburgh's most community-minded neighborhoods, and this stretch of it puts you closest to what makes that reputation true. The Frick Museum, Rocking Cat Coffee, and the Frick Park Market are a few blocks away, along with the trail entrances that make morning runs and evening strolls part of daily life. This is a street where ownership rarely changes hands, and where the buyers who land here tend to stay.
This Ben Hur home offers a rare chance to put down roots on one of Point Breeze's most coveted streets, with the park as your neighbor and a home full of character ready for its next chapter.
For sale
Price cut: $30K (9/2)
$469,000
7421 Ben Hur St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208
4beds
1,600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
3,441 Square Feet Lot
$459,100 Zestimate®
$293/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Three finished floorsHome full of characterVintage architectural detailsNatural light and detailRetro light fixturesOriginal hardwood floorsDecorative fireplace with built-ins
- 41 days
- 1,127
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Allison Pochapin 412-307-7394,
COMPASS PENNSYLVANIA, LLC 412-307-7394
Source: WPMLS,MLS#: 1766227
Originating MLS: West Penn Multi-List
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry foyer
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Gas, Hot Water
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Some Gas Appliances, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,600
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 3,441 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30 x 115
Details
- Parcel number: 0175N00033000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Three Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation
Location
- Region: Pittsburgh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $293/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $221,400
- Annual tax amount: $5,477
- Date on market: 7/23/2026
Estimated market value
$459,100
$436,000 - $482,000
$2,110/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2026 | Price change | $469,000-6%$293/sqft |
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| 8/11/2026 | Price change | $499,000-9.1%$312/sqft |
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| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,000+757.8%$343/sqft |
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| 12/26/1978 | Sold | $64,000$40/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,006 +6.8% | $203,400 |
| 2024 | $4,686 +387.1% | $203,400 |
| 2023 | $962 | $203,400 |
| 2022 | $962 | $203,400 |
| 2021 | $962 +3% | $203,400 +0.9% |
| 2020 | $935 -2% | $201,600 |
| 2019 | $954 -79.1% | $201,600 |
| 2018 | $4,562 | $201,600 |
| 2017 | $4,562 +378.4% | $201,600 |
| 2016 | $954 -78.6% | $201,600 |
| 2015 | $4,461 +615.8% | $201,600 |
| 2014 | $623 | $201,600 -1.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $204,600 +54% |
| 2012 | -- | $132,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $132,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $132,900 -10.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $147,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $147,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $147,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $147,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $147,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $147,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $147,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $147,900 |
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Neighborhood: Point Breeze
Nearby schools
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.




