957 Lessing Street

Sold 4/7/23

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Last Sold Price

$173,000

4 beds2 baths1,282 sqft

957 Lessing St, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.19 acresLot Size

1950Year Built

$135/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This charming Cape Cod home is located on a double lot, providing plenty of space for outdoor activities and gatherings. The house has four bedrooms and two bathrooms, making it the perfect size for a family. The exterior of the home features classic Cape Cod styling, with recent exterior paint. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors, throughout the living area, and a spacious kitchen with plenty of counter and storage space. The main floor also includes two rooms that could be bedrooms, dining room,...This charming Cape Cod home is located on a double lot, providing plenty of space for outdoor activities and gatherings. The house has four bedrooms and two bathrooms, making it the perfect size for a family. The exterior of the home features classic Cape Cod styling, with recent exterior paint. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors, throughout the living area, and a spacious kitchen with plenty of counter and storage space. The main floor also includes two rooms that could be bedrooms, dining room, or office, and a full bathroom. Upstairs, you'll find 3 more bedrooms, and a bonus room, with a second bathroom. The Lower level features a finished basement with walkout access to the back yard, and large utility, and laundry area. The home has plenty of natural light and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Outside, the double lot provides plenty of room for gardening, entertaining, and more. This is the perfect home for anyone looking for a classic, comfortable, and spacious home.

Listed by: • REALTY ONE GROUP PLATINUM

Listing closed: 04/07/2023 12:00 AM • Source: WPMLS, MLS#: 1589230

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 957 Lessing Street

Property Details

Taxes: $1,530 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Residence/Single Family
County: Allegheny County
Architecture: Cape Cod
Style: 1 1/2 Story

Building Information

Year Built: 1950
Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,411 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

City Name: Pittsburgh
Postal Code: 15220

County Or Parish: Allegheny-West
County M 360: Allegheny
State Or Province: Pennsylvania
Directions: Use GPS
Public Transportation: Yes

Taxes and HOA Information

Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 0020-N-00033-0000-00
Taxes: $1,530

School Information

School District: Pittsburgh

Parking

Parking Description: On-Street Parking

Property

Lot Information

Acres: 0.1931
Lot Size: 0.1931

Acres Source: Tax Record
Sq Ft Total: 1282.0
Type of Property: Residence/Single Family
Area: Crafton Heights

Property and Assessments

New Construction Type: Existing
Year Built Numeric: 1950

Disclaimer: Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed
Photo Count: 25

Utilities

Sewage: Public
Water: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features

Basement Access: Walk Out
Baths Full: 2

Baths Full Locations: Main, Upper
Baths Total: 2.0
Inclusions: Electric Stove, Refrigerator
Basement: Yes
Basement Description: Finshd
Heating Type: Gas
Heating: Forced Air

Rental

Rental Information

Tenant Occupied: No

Property History for 957 Lessing Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 7, 2023	Sold WPMLS #1589230	$173,000	—
Feb 23, 2023	Pending WPMLS #1589230		—
Feb 15, 2023	Price Change WPMLS #1589230	$180,000	—
Jan 6, 2023	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1589230	$190,000	—
Oct 26, 2006	Sold WPMLS #639148	$76,289	—
Sep 28, 2006	Pending WPMLS #639148		—
Sep 11, 2006	Listed (Active) WPMLS #639148	$74,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/07/2023	Sold WPMLS #1589230	$173,000
02/23/2023	Pending WPMLS #1589230	—
02/15/2023	Price Change WPMLS #1589230	$180,000
01/06/2023	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1589230	$190,000
10/26/2006	Sold WPMLS #639148	$76,289
09/28/2006	Pending WPMLS #639148	—
09/11/2006	Listed (Active) WPMLS #639148	$74,000

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

Public Records for 957 Lessing Street

Taxable ValueLand$15,100Additions$45,900Total$61,000

Tax Record2026$1,607 ($134 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,282 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,282 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,450 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950CountyALLEGHENYAPN20-N-33

Schools near 957 Lessing Street

This home is within Pittsburgh Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
3/10	Pittsburgh Langley PK-8	Public - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi
2/10	Pittsburgh Brashear High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.4 mi
NR	Pittsburgh Conroy	Public - Choice school	K to 12	1.3 mi
4/10	Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8	Public - Choice school	6 to 8	2.2 mi
5/10	Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5	Public - Choice school	PK to 5	2.2 mi
9/10	Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12	Public - Nearby school	6 to 12	2.6 mi
NR	Elizabeth Seton Elementary School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
3/10	Pittsburgh Langley PK-8 PublicPK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi
2/10	Pittsburgh Brashear High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.4 mi
NR	Pittsburgh Conroy PublicK to 12 Choice school	1.3 mi
4/10	Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 Public6 to 8 Choice school	2.2 mi
5/10	Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 PublicPK to 5 Choice school	2.2 mi
9/10	Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 Public6 to 12 Nearby school	2.6 mi
NR	Elizabeth Seton Elementary School PrivatePK to 8 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: 957 Lessing Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220	$173,000	4	2	1,282	8,411
959 Lessing Street, Crafton Heights, PA 15220	$64,000	2	2	–	–
961 Lessing Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220	–	3	1	1,245	4,800
958 Ringgold Street, Crafton Heights, PA 15220	$74,500	2	1	–	–
952 Ringgold Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220	–	3	2	1,306	10,560
964 Ringgold Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220	$148,900	3	1	1,504	6,860
956 Lessing Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220	$298,700	3	3	1,770	4,051
1016 Lessing Street, Crafton Heights, PA 15220	$97,000	3	2	–	–
958 Lessing Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220	–	2	1	1,581	11,150
946 Lessing Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220	–	3	2	1,235	12,000
950 Ringgold Street, Crafton Heights, PA 15220	$48,000	3	2	–	17,424
934 Ringgold Street, Crafton Heights, PA 15220	$55,000	3	2	–	0
951 Lessing Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220	$102,000	2	1	816	–
966 Lessing Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220	–	3	2	1,260	5,550
940 Lessing Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220	$132,900	3	3	930	–
949 Ringgold Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220	–	3	2	2,040	5,000

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