SPECIAL HOME SITUATED IN THE HEART OF FOX CHAPEL. WARM, INVITING LIVING SPACES ALL NEUTRALLY UPDATED & DECORATED WITH PLENTY OF ROOM. 4 BRS/3 FULL BATHS + 3 HALF BATHS. BRIGHT FRONT ENTRY WITH GORGEOUS STAIRWAY. BIG WINDOWS IN BRIGHT CHEF'S KITCHEN WITH STAINLESS STEEL APPLS: SUBZERO FRIDGE, GAS STOVE TOP & OVEN, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, CEILING HIGH CABINETS & MASSIVE ISLAND + BRICK HEARTH FIREPLACE. TERRIFIC BUTLER'S PANTRY BETWEEN KITCHEN & GARAGE FOR EXTRA SPACE. FROM THE FABULOUS FAMILY ROOM WALK OUTSIDE ONTO SPECTACULAR COVERED PATIO! WOOD PANELED HOME OFFICE/DEN on 1st. BEAUTIFUL FORMAL LIVING ROOM WITH VAULTED CEILING. 2nd FL STUNNING MASTER SUITE WITH LARGE CLOSETS, HUGE SITTING ROOM WITH BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF THE YARD, AND AMAZING BATHROOM. THREE MORE LARGE BEDROOMS COMPLETE THE SECOND FLOOR. LOWER LEVEL HAS HIGH CEILINGS, PA BLUESTONE FLOORING, BRICK FP, STORAGE GALORE AND WALKS OUT TO FABULOUS YARD SPACE! CLOSE TO RT 28, WATERWORKS SHOPPING, AND FAIRVIEW ELEM.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
2.25 acresLot Size
$278Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by • BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY
Bought with Vera Purcell• HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Beautiful! Wonderfully warm and inviting home with tremendous living space. Large updated kitchen with fantastic eating area in front of one of the 6 fireplaces found throughout the home. Butlers pantry (14x8)adds great addtional storage between garage and kitchen. Amazing large living room w/ vaulted ceiling. Spectacular master suite with sitting rm w/ fp, his and her baths and a large bonus room 31x14 used for exercise room & fabulous closet space. Din rm w/ built-ins and fp. EXCLUDE Liv Rm Chandelier.
Public Records
Sep 10, 1986
Sold
$475,000
$97/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 20, 1979
Sold
$65,000
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$22,357 (+1.6%)
$197,000 + $515,300
$712,300
2025
$22,005 (+8.7%)
$197,000 + $515,300
$712,300
2024
$20,240 (−14.9%)
$197,000 + $515,300
$712,300
2023
$23,797 (+1.1%)
$197,000 + $649,600
$846,600
2022
$23,541 (+1.2%)
$197,000 + $649,600
$846,600
2021
$23,268 (+1.1%)
$197,000 + $649,600
$846,600
2020
$23,020
$195,000 + $649,600
$844,600
2019
$23,020 (+2.6%)
$195,000 + $649,600
$844,600
2018
$22,443 (+1.4%)
$195,000 + $649,600
$844,600
2017
$22,138 (+25.0%)
$195,000 + $649,600
$844,600
2015
$17,712
$195,000 + $490,000
$685,000
Tax history for 1256 Fox Chapel Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$22,357 (+1.6%)
$197,000 + $515,300
$712,300
2025
$22,005 (+8.7%)
$197,000 + $515,300
$712,300
2024
$20,240 (−14.9%)
$197,000 + $515,300
$712,300
2023
$23,797 (+1.1%)
$197,000 + $649,600
$846,600
2022
$23,541 (+1.2%)
$197,000 + $649,600
$846,600
2021
$23,268 (+1.1%)
$197,000 + $649,600
$846,600
2020
$23,020
$195,000 + $649,600
$844,600
2019
$23,020 (+2.6%)
$195,000 + $649,600
$844,600
2018
$22,443 (+1.4%)
$195,000 + $649,600
$844,600
2017
$22,138 (+25.0%)
$195,000 + $649,600
$844,600
2015
$17,712
$195,000 + $490,000
$685,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,918
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Allegheny County
APN
0526P00150000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
# of Parking (Total): 3
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 3
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished, Walk-Out Access
Room 1 Information
Game Room
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 27x19
Room 2 Information
Bonus Room
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 16x14
Room 3 Information
Laundry
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 13x12
Room 4 Information
Bedroom 4
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 12x11
Room 5 Information
Bedroom 3
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 14x13
Room 6 Information
Bedroom 2
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 16x11
Room 7 Information
Master Bedroom
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 16x15
Room 8 Information
Den
Level: Main
Room 9 Information
Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18x17
Room 10 Information
Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 22x14
Room 11 Information
Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16x14
Room 12 Information
Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 24x18
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 6
Equipment
Appliances: Some Gas Appliances, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
Interior Features
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Other Features: Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Pantry
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Composition
Construction Details: Brick, Frame
Exterior Features
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 2.255
Lot Size Acres: 2.255
Lot Size Dimensions: 124X155X75X112X210
Property Information
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $862,600
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $23,268
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,918
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Allegheny County
APN: 0526P00150000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
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Schools
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Fairview El School
Public K-5 • 1.3mi
9/10
Dorseyville Middle School
Public 6-8 • 2.5mi
9/10
Fox Chapel Area High School
Public 9-12 • 1.7mi
9/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.30M – $1.57M
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