29 Defoe Street

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Last Sold Price

$219,000

3 beds2 baths1,320 sqft

29 Defoe St, Pittsburgh, PA 15214

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.12 acresLot Size

1940Year Built

$166/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Enjoy the best of city living coupled with the peacefulness of a quiet, tree lined brick street and a wooded backyard! With close proximity to downtown and other amenities 29 Defoe Street is an adorable, updated craftsman style home. The expansive front porch welcomes you into the large living room with decorative fireplace, and access to the brand new main floor 1/2 bath. LR opens into the brand new kitchen/ dining area with soft-close cabinets, quartz countertops, exposed brick & new light fixtures....Enjoy the best of city living coupled with the peacefulness of a quiet, tree lined brick street and a wooded backyard! With close proximity to downtown and other amenities 29 Defoe Street is an adorable, updated craftsman style home. The expansive front porch welcomes you into the large living room with decorative fireplace, and access to the brand new main floor 1/2 bath. LR opens into the brand new kitchen/ dining area with soft-close cabinets, quartz countertops, exposed brick & new light fixtures. Large windows provide lots of natural light and a view of observatory at Riverview park. Walkable to the local high school, business district, Riverview Park, bus line. High ceilings in the basement offer potential for usable space beyond storage. Brand new furnace and central ac, Brand new Lifeproof flooring throughout the home, Brand new SS appliances. Minutes to Riverview Park, 3 minutes to i279 and 10 minutes to downtown PGH/North Shore.

Listing Agent

Berry Breene
Listing Agent
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
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Listing closed: 01/10/2025 12:00 AM • Source: WPMLS, MLS#: 1666831

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$227,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

97.2%

1/31

$243,500

Sold 09/15/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,320
Square Feet: 0.10
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Property Information for 29 Defoe Street

Property Details

Taxes: $1,249 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Residence/Single Family
County: Allegheny County
Architecture: Other
Style: 2 Story or 2 Level
Cooling: Central
Pool: No

Building Information

Year Built: 1940
Lot Size: 0.12 AC / 5,296 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

City Name: Pittsburgh
Postal Code: 15214

County Or Parish: Allegheny-North
County M 360: Allegheny
State Or Province: Pennsylvania
Directions: left or right onto Defoe from Perrysville Avenue

Taxes and HOA Information

Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 0115-H-00162-0000-00
Taxes: $1,249

School Information

School District: Pittsburgh

Parking

Parking Description: On-Street Parking

Property

Lot Information

Acres: 0.1216
Lot Size: 0.1216

Acres Source: Tax Record
Sq Ft Total: 1320.0
Type of Property: Residence/Single Family
Area: Observatory Hill
Construction: Brick, Frame

Property and Assessments

New Construction Type: Existing
Home Warranty Incl: No

Year Built Numeric: 1940
Disclaimer: Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed
Photo Count: 36

Utilities

Sewage: Public
Water: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Roof: Composition

Interior Features

Room Count: 6
Basement Access: Walk Out

Baths Full: 1
Baths Full Locations: Upper
Baths Half: 1
Baths Partial Locations: Main
Baths Total: 1.1
Fireplace Description: decor
Fireplaces: 1
Inclusions: Disposal, Screens
Floors: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
Basement: Yes
Basement Description: unfin
Insulation: Yes
Insulation Type: Fiberglass
Heating Type: Gas
Room Type: Living Room
Room and Features: Living Room-Main, Master Bedroom-Upper, Dining Room-Main, Kitchen-Main, 2nd Bedroom-Upper, 3rd Bedroom-Upper
Room List: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2nd Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom

Room Information

Room 1

Room Level 1: Main
Room Size 1: 19x11

Room Type 1: Living Room

Room 2

Room Level 2: Upper
Room Size 2: 13x14

Room Type 2: Master Bedroom

Room 3

Room Level 3: Main
Room Size 3: 12x11

Room Type 3: Dining Room

Room 4

Room Level 4: Main
Room Size 4: 10x13

Room Type 4: Kitchen

Room 5

Room Level 5: Upper
Room Size 5: 10x10

Room Type 5: 2nd Bedroom

Room 6

Room Level 6: Upper
Room Size 6: 11x13

Room Type 6: 3rd Bedroom

Rental

Rental Information

Tenant Occupied: No

Property History for 29 Defoe Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jan 10, 2025	Sold WPMLS #1666831	$219,000	—
Dec 16, 2024	Pending WPMLS #1666831		—
Nov 29, 2024	In Contract WPMLS #1666831		—
Oct 10, 2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1550485379	$219,000	+50.2% / yr
Sep 27, 2024	Price Change WPMLS #1666831	$224,000	—
Aug 9, 2024	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1666831	$229,000	—
Aug 17, 2022	Sold WPMLS #1563676	$90,210	—
Aug 5, 2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1496775864	$90,120	+14.1% / yr
Jul 14, 2022	Pending WPMLS #1563676		—
Jul 14, 2022	In Contract WPMLS #1563676		—
Jul 7, 2022	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1563676	$99,900	—
Apr 27, 2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #596154004	$45,000	—
Apr 27, 2017	Sold WPMLS #1237665	$45,000	—
Apr 17, 2017	Pending WPMLS #1237665		—
Aug 5, 2016	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1237665	$79,900	—
Jul 18, 2016	Expired WPMLS #1068542		—
Jul 19, 2015	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1068542	$89,900	—
Jul 9, 2015	Expired WPMLS #1017553		—
Jul 9, 2014	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1017553	$107,000	—
Apr 28, 1995	Sold WPMLS #78988	$41,500	—
Mar 17, 1995	Pending WPMLS #78988		—
Sep 22, 1994	Listed (Active) WPMLS #78988	$45,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
01/10/2025	Sold WPMLS #1666831	$219,000
12/16/2024	Pending WPMLS #1666831	—
11/29/2024	In Contract WPMLS #1666831	—
10/10/2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1550485379	$219,000 +50.2% / yr
09/27/2024	Price Change WPMLS #1666831	$224,000
08/09/2024	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1666831	$229,000
08/17/2022	Sold WPMLS #1563676	$90,210
08/05/2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1496775864	$90,120 +14.1% / yr
07/14/2022	Pending WPMLS #1563676	—
07/14/2022	In Contract WPMLS #1563676	—
07/07/2022	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1563676	$99,900
04/27/2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #596154004	$45,000
04/27/2017	Sold WPMLS #1237665	$45,000
04/17/2017	Pending WPMLS #1237665	—
08/05/2016	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1237665	$79,900
07/18/2016	Expired WPMLS #1068542	—
07/19/2015	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1068542	$89,900
07/09/2015	Expired WPMLS #1017553	—
07/09/2014	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1017553	$107,000
04/28/1995	Sold WPMLS #78988	$41,500
03/17/1995	Pending WPMLS #78988	—
09/22/1994	Listed (Active) WPMLS #78988	$45,900

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

Public Records for 29 Defoe Street

Taxable ValueLand$20,000Additions$34,200Total$54,200

Tax Record2026$349 ($29 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,320 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,320 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,296 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1940CountyALLEGHENYAPN0115-H-00162-0000-00

Schools near 29 Defoe Street

This home is within Pittsburgh Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
3/10	Pittsburgh Morrow K-5	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	1.3 mi
2/10	Pittsburgh Perry High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.1 mi
5/10	Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5	Public - Choice school	PK to 5	2.4 mi
4/10	Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8	Public - Choice school	6 to 8	2.4 mi
NR	Pittsburgh Conroy	Public - Choice school	K to 12	2.5 mi
3/10	Pittsburgh Langley PK-8	Public - Nearby school	PK to 8	3.1 mi
NR	Incarnation Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.4 mi
NR	Northside Catholic Assumption Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	1.0 mi
NR	Northside Catholic School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	1.0 mi


Rating	School	Distance
3/10	Pittsburgh Morrow K-5 PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	1.3 mi
2/10	Pittsburgh Perry High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.1 mi
5/10	Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 PublicPK to 5 Choice school	2.4 mi
4/10	Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 Public6 to 8 Choice school	2.4 mi
NR	Pittsburgh Conroy PublicK to 12 Choice school	2.5 mi
3/10	Pittsburgh Langley PK-8 PublicPK to 8 Nearby school	3.1 mi
NR	Incarnation Academy PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	Northside Catholic Assumption Academy PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	1.0 mi
NR	Northside Catholic School PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	1.0 mi

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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 29 Defoe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15214	$219,000	3	2	1,320	5,296
25 Defoe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15214	–	3	1	1,328	4,236
21 Defoe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15214	$195,000	4	2	1,800	4,939
35 Defoe Street, Observatory Hill, PA 15214	$41,000	3	1	–	–
37 Defoe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15214	$243,500	3	2	1,320	4,234
40 Defoe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15214	–	4	1.5	2,663	10,969
20 Defoe Street, Observatory Hill, PA 15214	$77,750	4	2	–	–
15 Defoe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15214	$325,000	3	1	2,499	5,010
46-54 Semicir Street, Observatory Hill, PA 15214	$50,000	–	–	–	0
41 Defoe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15214	$214,000	3	1	1,823	4,356
11 Defoe Street, Observatory Hill, PA 15214	$72,000	4	2	–	0
25 Semicir Street, Observatory Hill, PA 15214	$66,600	4	3	–	–
23 Semicir Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15214	$30,000	2	1	–	–
27 Semicir Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15214	$28,000	3	1.5	1,502	8,745
3833 Perrysville Avenue, Observatory Hill, PA 15214	$172,500	3	1	–	–
45 Defoe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15214	$55,000	–	–	–	–

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