5521 Howe Street

Sold 11/2/23

Sold

Last Sold Price

$505,000

3 beds3 baths1,536 sqft

5521 Howe St, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.08 acresLot Size

1900Year Built

$329/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Unique and charming single family home in Shadyside just 1 block from well-known Walnut Street shopping, restaurants! Shadyside is prime location for medical/hospital workers and Univ of Pitt and many other city amenities! This home is nicely updated, with 2 full baths plus a main floor half-bath. Newer windows and flooring. Open airy floor plan with granite and SS kitchen! Large center island for bar stools. 2nd floor laundry hook ups! This home is an excellent investment for leasing or owning or...Unique and charming single family home in Shadyside just 1 block from well-known Walnut Street shopping, restaurants! Shadyside is prime location for medical/hospital workers and Univ of Pitt and many other city amenities! This home is nicely updated, with 2 full baths plus a main floor half-bath. Newer windows and flooring. Open airy floor plan with granite and SS kitchen! Large center island for bar stools. 2nd floor laundry hook ups! This home is an excellent investment for leasing or owning or even to use lot to build something larger! Yard is spacious and could accommodate more of a home if desired! or possibly multi-unit.

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Listing closed: 11/02/2023 12:00 AM • Source: WPMLS, MLS#: 1615402

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Property Information for 5521 Howe Street

Property Details

Taxes: $5,069 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Residence/Single Family
County: Allegheny County
Parking Spaces: 2
Style: 2 Story or 2 Level
Cooling: Central
Pool: No

Building Information

Year Built: 1900
Lot Size: 0.08 AC / 3,436 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

City Name: Pittsburgh
Postal Code: 15232

County Or Parish: Allegheny-East
County M 360: Allegheny
State Or Province: Pennsylvania
Directions: From Walnut St. R- Ivy, go only 1 block, R-Howe, house on right, either park in front on Howe (on street parking) or park in rear on Comet (2 designated spaces).
Public Transportation: Yes

Taxes and HOA Information

Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 0085-A-00014-0000-00
Taxes: $5,069

School Information

School District: Pittsburgh
School Transportation: Yes

Parking

Parking Description: Off-Street Parking

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Property

Lot Information

Acres: 0.0789
Lot Size: 0.0789

Acres Source: Tax Record
Sq Ft Total: 1536.0
Type of Property: Residence/Single Family
Area: Shadyside
Construction: Frame

Property and Assessments

New Construction Type: Existing
Home Warranty Incl: Yes

Year Built Numeric: 1900
Disclaimer: Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed
Photo Count: 22

Utilities

Sewage: Public
Water: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features

Room Count: 7
Basement Access: Walk Out

Baths Full: 2
Baths Full Locations: Upper
Baths Half: 1
Baths Partial Locations: Main
Baths Total: 2.1
Fireplace Description: decorat
Inclusions: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Stove, Kitchen Island, Microwave Oven, Multi-Pane Windows, Pantry, Refrigerator, Wall to Wall Carpet, Washer/Dryer
Floors: Hard Wood, Wall to Wall
Basement: Yes
Basement Description: full
Heating Type: Gas
Heating: Forced Air
Room Type: Living Room
Room and Features: Living Room-Main, Dining Room-Main, Kitchen-Main, Entry-Main, Master Bedroom-Upper, 2nd Bedroom-Upper, 3rd Bedroom-Upper
Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Entry, Master Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom

Room Information

Room 1

Room Level 1: Main
Room Size 1: 15x12

Room Type 1: Living Room

Room 2

Room Level 2: Main
Room Size 2: combo

Room Type 2: Dining Room

Room 3

Room Level 3: Main
Room Size 3: 16x15

Room Type 3: Kitchen

Room 4

Room Level 4: Main
Room Size 4: 15x9

Room Type 4: Entry

Room 5

Room Level 5: Upper
Room Size 5: 14x11

Room Type 5: Master Bedroom

Room 6

Room Level 6: Upper
Room Size 6: 14x12

Room Type 6: 2nd Bedroom

Room 7

Room Level 7: Upper
Room Size 7: 10x9

Room Type 7: 3rd Bedroom

Rental

Rental Information

Tenant Occupied: No

Property History for 5521 Howe Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 2, 2023	Sold WPMLS #1615402	$505,000	—
Oct 19, 2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1524138280	$505,000	+4.3% / yr
Sep 29, 2023	Pending WPMLS #1615402		—
Sep 29, 2023	In Contract WPMLS #1615402		—
Jul 19, 2023	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1615402	$559,900	—
Oct 8, 2015	Sold WPMLS #1045228	$359,000	—
Oct 3, 2015	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #558764089	$359,000	+19.6% / yr
Sep 23, 2015	Pending WPMLS #1045228		—
Feb 27, 2015	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1045228	$399,900	—
Mar 26, 2014	Expired WPMLS #954147		—
Mar 26, 2013	Listed (Active) WPMLS #954147	$400,000	—
Nov 21, 2012	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #343735230	$215,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/02/2023	Sold WPMLS #1615402	$505,000
10/19/2023	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1524138280	$505,000 +4.3% / yr
09/29/2023	Pending WPMLS #1615402	—
09/29/2023	In Contract WPMLS #1615402	—
07/19/2023	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1615402	$559,900
10/08/2015	Sold WPMLS #1045228	$359,000
10/03/2015	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #558764089	$359,000 +19.6% / yr
09/23/2015	Pending WPMLS #1045228	—
02/27/2015	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1045228	$399,900
03/26/2014	Expired WPMLS #954147	—
03/26/2013	Listed (Active) WPMLS #954147	$400,000
11/21/2012	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #343735230	$215,000

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

Public Records for 5521 Howe Street

Taxable ValueLand$130,000Additions$90,000Total$220,000

Tax Record2026$5,797 ($483 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,536 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,536 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,439 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900CountyALLEGHENYAPN85-A-14Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5521 Howe Street

This home is within Pittsburgh Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Pittsburgh Colfax K-8	Public - Serves this home	K to 8	1.5 mi
6/10	Pittsburgh Allderdice High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.6 mi
NR	Pittsburgh Pioneer	Public - Choice school	K to 12	5.2 mi
NR	Pittsburgh Conroy	Public - Choice school	K to 12	4.9 mi
3/10	Pittsburgh Langley PK-8	Public - Nearby school	PK to 8	6.5 mi
5/10	Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8	Public - Choice school	PK to 8	5.9 mi
NR	Friendship Academy	Private - Nearby school	1 to 12	0.7 mi
NR	Depaul Institute	Private - Nearby school	PK to 1	0.6 mi
NR	Central Catholic	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 PublicK to 8 Serves this home	1.5 mi
6/10	Pittsburgh Allderdice High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.6 mi
NR	Pittsburgh Pioneer PublicK to 12 Choice school	5.2 mi
NR	Pittsburgh Conroy PublicK to 12 Choice school	4.9 mi
3/10	Pittsburgh Langley PK-8 PublicPK to 8 Nearby school	6.5 mi
5/10	Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8 PublicPK to 8 Choice school	5.9 mi
NR	Friendship Academy Private1 to 12 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Depaul Institute PrivatePK to 1 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Central Catholic Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.8 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: 5521 Howe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232	$505,000	3	3	1,536	3,436
5523 Howe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232	$490,000	–	3	2,824	3,438
5525 Howe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232	$380,000	–	2	1,952	1,925
5517 Howe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232	–	–	3	3,279	3,438
5527 Howe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232	$222,000	–	5	2,605	2,479
5515 Howe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232	$650,000	3	3	2,276	3,436
5526 Comet Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15232	$155,000	2	2	1,444	–
5529 Howe Street, Shadyside, PA 15232	$215,000	–	–	–	–
5522 Howe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232	–	–	3	3,293	3,753
5518 Howe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232	$565,000	–	–	–	–
5524 Howe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232	$150,000	–	3	3,097	3,874
5531 Howe Street, Shadyside, PA 15232	$313,000	–	–	–	–
5516 Howe Street, Shadyside, PA 15232	$167,500	–	–	–	0
5526 Howe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232	$530,000	–	–	–	–
5514 Howe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232	–	5	3	3,097	4,199
5511 Howe Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232	–	–	3	2,420	3,587

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