Last Sold Price
3 beds1,607 sqft$93/sqft
138 Universal Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235

Description

WELCOME HOME to your very own secluded oasis! Just a few minutes walk to shopping and dining you'll be so shocked at how private and quite this home is! This home is FULLY UPDATED. It boasts a brand new kitchen with GORGEOUS butcher block counter tops, breakfast bar area, all NEW appliances, new cabinets and a completely OPEN concept leading into the dining room and huge living room! The spacious master bedroom is conveniently located on the main level. Both the kitchen and master bedroom lead out...WELCOME HOME to your very own secluded oasis! Just a few minutes walk to shopping and dining you'll be so shocked at how private and quite this home is! This home is FULLY UPDATED. It boasts a brand new kitchen with GORGEOUS butcher block counter tops, breakfast bar area, all NEW appliances, new cabinets and a completely OPEN concept leading into the dining room and huge living room! The spacious master bedroom is conveniently located on the main level. Both the kitchen and master bedroom lead out onto a beautiful private patio! The expansive back yard is completely fenced in! Perfect for dogs and kids alike, or just some added privacy! Downstairs you will find your laundry room, integral garage, and BONUS space! The space could be used as a man cave, movie theater, gym, the opportunities are truly endless! Upstairs you'll find 2 nicely sized bedrooms and a FULLY renovated bathroom! This home is truly a MUST SEE. Come on in and fall in love with 138 universal!
LISTING CLOSED: 09/18/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by RE/MAX HERITAGE

Property Details for 138 Universal Road

Status
MLS #
1456682
Days on Market
8
Taxes
$3,040 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Residence/Single Family
Year Built
1925
Lot Size
-
Parking Spaces
1
Architecture
Cape Cod
Style
2 Story or 2 Level
Cooling
Central
Pool
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$164,000

Avg days on market

73

Sale-to-list ratio

96.2%

[Pittsburgh, PA]

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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX HERITAGE

Sold By CENTURY 21 AMERICAN HERITAGE

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Building Information for 138 Universal Road

Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size-

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$1,016 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$762

Property Taxes

$253

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 138 Universal Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Pittsburgh
  • Postal Code: 15235
  • County Or Parish: Allegheny-East
  • County M 360: Allegheny
  • State Or Province: Pennsylvania
  • Directions: From Rodi Rode turn L onto Universal Rd. (Hidden Driveway)
  • Public Transportation: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 0449-L-00084-0000-00
  • Taxes: $3,040
School Information
  • School District: Penn Hills
  • School Transportation: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Description: Integral Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size: 0.179
  • Acres Source: Tax Record
  • Sq Ft Total: 1607.0
  • Type of Property: Residence/Single Family
  • Area: Penn Hills
  • Construction: Frame
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction Type: Existing
  • Home Warranty Incl: No
  • Year Built Numeric: 1925
  • Disclaimer: Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed
  • Photo Count: 25
Utilities
  • Sewage: Public
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Room Count: 14
  • Basement Access: Interior Only
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Baths Full Locations: Upper
  • Baths Total: 1.0
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher, Electric Stove, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Floors: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Wall to Wall
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room and Features: Living Room-Main, Dining Room-Main, Kitchen-Main, Entry-Main, Master Bedroom-Main, None-None
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Entry, Master Bedroom, None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level 1: Main
  • Room Size 1: 24x12
  • Room Type 1: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Level 2: Main
  • Room Size 2: 14x11
  • Room Type 2: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Level 3: Main
  • Room Size 3: 17x10
  • Room Type 3: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Level 4: Main
  • Room Type 4: Entry
Room 5
  • Room Level 5: Main
  • Room Size 5: 16x15
  • Room Type 5: Master Bedroom
Rental
Rental Information
  • Tenant Occupied: No

Property History for 138 Universal Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 18, 2020

Sold

WPMLS #1456682

$150,000
Sep 15, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #693922996

$150,000

+456.0% / yr

Jul 23, 2020

In Contract

WPMLS #1456682

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/18/2020

Sold

WPMLS #1456682

$150,000
09/15/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #693922996

$150,000

+456.0% / yr

07/23/2020

In Contract

WPMLS #1456682

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 138 Universal Road

Taxable ValueLand$12,300Additions$119,000Total$131,300
Tax Record2026$5,905 ($492 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,467 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,467 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,797 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925CountyALLEGHENYAPN449-L-84Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 138 Universal Road

This home is within Penn Hills School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Penn Hills Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Linton Middle School
Public6 to 8

Penn Hills Senior High School
Public9 to 12

St Bartholomew School
PrivatePK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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