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257-259 Universal Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
Multi FamilyProperty Type
1948Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Great side by side duplex with integral garage on each side. 3 nice bedrooms in each w/ large front covered porch. Great location. 257 complete remodel with new kitchen and bathroom. Newer thermopane windows and garage doors. Low maintenance. All brick and tenants maintain lawn and snow. 257 vacant and could be owner occupied! Great investmentGreat side by side duplex with integral garage on each side. 3 nice bedrooms in each w/ large front covered porch. Great location. 257 complete remodel with new kitchen and bathroom. Newer thermopane windows and garage doors. Low maintenance. All brick and tenants maintain lawn and snow. 257 vacant and could be owner occupied! Great investment
  • Listed by: • KELLY M.J. REALTY CORP
Listing closed: 03/27/2020 12:00 AM • Source: WPMLS, MLS#: 1436416

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Property Information for 257-259 Universal Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,527 / year
  • MLS Type: Multi-Unit / Duplex
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Zoning: res
Building Information
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1948
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: Rodi Rd to Right on Universal
  • Public Transportation: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 449/S/352
  • Taxes: $3,527
School Information
  • School District: Penn Hills
  • School Transportation: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Description: Integral Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size: 75x100
  • Type of Property: Duplex
  • Area: Penn Hills
  • Construction: Brick
Property and Assessments
  • Insurance: $1,200
  • Maintenance: $1,000
  • Year Built Numeric: 1948
  • Disclaimer: Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed
  • Photo Count: 18
Utilities
  • Utilities Available: Electricity, Gas, Sewer, Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Baths Total: 0.0
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: full
  • Insulation: Unknown
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Num of Units: 2
  • Total Numof Units: 2
Income and Expenses
  • Gross Annual Income: $20,400
  • Gross Operating Income: $20,400
  • Net Operating Income: $14,673
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Unit Full Baths 1: 1
  • UNIT Monthly Rent 1: 875
  • Unit Num Bedrooms 1: 3
Unit 2
  • Unit Full Baths 2: 1
  • UNIT Monthly Rent 2: 850
  • Unit Num Bedrooms 2: 3
Rental
Rental Information
  • Tenant Occupied: Yes

Property History for 257-259 Universal Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 27, 2020

Sold

WPMLS #1436416

$115,000
Mar 20, 2020

Pending

WPMLS #1436416

Feb 24, 2020

In Contract

WPMLS #1436416

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/27/2020

Sold

WPMLS #1436416

$115,000
03/20/2020

Pending

WPMLS #1436416

02/24/2020

In Contract

WPMLS #1436416

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

Public Records for 257-259 Universal Road

Taxable ValueLand$12,200Additions$76,400Total$88,600
Tax Record2024$3,701 ($308 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,200 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,200 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,421 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1948CountyALLEGHENYAPN449-S-352

Schools near 257-259 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
Rating
School
Distance
Penn Hills Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Linton Middle School
Public6 to 8

Penn Hills Senior High School
Public9 to 12

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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