Step into this LARGE and welcoming home, offering oversized rooms filled with natural light and endless possibilities. Freshly updated paint and new carpet create a cozy atmosphere, ready for you to make it your own. The HUGE YARD is a true retreat, featuring a LARGE FENCED-IN AREA with even more land extending to the huge lower yard level where you will find a detached garage that is full of potential. The sunroom / breakfast nook invites you to relax and enjoy peaceful mornings, leading effortlessly onto a spacious deck with views of the expansive yard. Downstairs, the abnormally high ceilings of the basement offer fantastic potential for a finished space—whether you envision a family room, home theater, or personal gym. This home combines space, comfort, and opportunity, making it a must-see! Virtual tour available!!!!
Sold for $156,000
$156,000
163 Universal Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
4beds
1,772sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
0.57 Acres Lot
$159,200 Zestimate®
$88/sqft
$1,558 Estimated rent
Home value
$159,200
$151,000 - $167,000
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Detached garageSpacious deckNew carpetLarge and welcoming homeLarge fenced-in areaHuge yardFreshly updated paint
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Listed by:
Kevin Obendorfer 412-361-0194,
LIFESPACE REAL ESTATE
Bought with:
Florencia Melnyk, RS372598
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Source: WPMLS,MLS#: 1702405
Originating MLS: West Penn Multi-List
Originating MLS: West Penn Multi-ListFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,772
- Total interior livable area: 1,772 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 0.57 Acres
- Dimensions: 0.5739
Details
- Parcel number: 0449L00165000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Three Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1938
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Pittsburgh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $88/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $66,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,786
- Date on market: 5/23/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/29/2026 | Pending sale | $164,900+5.7%$93/sqft |
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| 3/20/2026 | Sold | $156,000-5.4%$88/sqft |
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| 2/11/2026 | Contingent | $164,900$93/sqft |
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| 2/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $164,900$93/sqft |
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| 1/31/2026 | Contingent | $164,900$93/sqft |
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| 10/21/2025 | Price change | $164,900-5.7%$93/sqft |
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| 10/11/2025 | Price change | $174,900-2.3%$99/sqft |
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| 8/5/2025 | Price change | $179,000-5.3%$101/sqft |
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| 5/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $189,000+80%$107/sqft |
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| 5/3/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/27/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,425+29.5%$1/sqft |
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| 3/5/2021 | Sold | $105,000-8.6%$59/sqft |
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| 1/28/2021 | Contingent | $114,900$65/sqft |
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| 1/21/2021 | Listed for sale | $114,900+58.5%$65/sqft |
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| 2/23/2020 | Listing removed | $72,500$41/sqft |
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| 12/16/2019 | Pending sale | $72,500$41/sqft |
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| 11/27/2019 | Price change | $72,500-1.4%$41/sqft |
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| 6/19/2019 | Price change | $73,500-2%$41/sqft |
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| 6/6/2019 | Price change | $75,000-10.2%$42/sqft |
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| 4/14/2019 | Listed for sale | $83,500+51.8%$47/sqft |
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| 3/23/2017 | Listing removed | $1,100$1/sqft |
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| 3/4/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,100$1/sqft |
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| 12/14/2016 | Listing removed | $55,000$31/sqft |
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| 8/11/2016 | Price change | $55,000-15.4%$31/sqft |
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| 8/2/2016 | Listed for sale | $65,000$37/sqft |
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| 5/19/2016 | Listing removed | $65,000$37/sqft |
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| 5/11/2016 | Listed for sale | $65,000+3.2%$37/sqft |
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| 2/3/2014 | Sold | $63,000+113.6%$36/sqft |
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| 10/24/2013 | Sold | $29,500-36.6%$17/sqft |
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| 7/23/2007 | Sold | $46,500$26/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,991 +7.4% | $66,700 |
| 2024 | $2,786 +915.6% | $66,700 +15% |
| 2023 | $274 | $58,000 |
| 2022 | $274 | $58,000 |
| 2021 | $274 +2% | $58,000 |
| 2020 | $269 -2% | $58,000 |
| 2019 | $274 -53.5% | $58,000 |
| 2018 | $590 -80.4% | $58,000 -29.5% |
| 2017 | $3,002 +671.2% | $82,300 |
| 2016 | $389 -86.2% | $82,300 |
| 2015 | $2,825 | $82,300 -2% |
| 2014 | -- | $84,000 +21.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $69,000 +1.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $68,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $68,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $68,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $68,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $68,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $68,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $68,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $68,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $68,000 -18.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $83,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $83,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 15235
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Penn Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 3/10Linton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 5/10Penn Hills Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Penn Hills
Source: WPMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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