Welcome home to this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath Cape Cod located in a mature, residential neighborhood just 25-minutes outside of Downtown Pittsburgh. This house has been completely renovated from top to bottom. Inside, new luxury vinyl plank flooring on the main level adds continuity and versatility to fit a wide variety of décor styles. The kitchen is located just off of the dining room and features Shaker-style cabinets, quartz countertops, and stainless-steel appliances. Also on the main floor, you have your primary bedroom and a full bath with tiled tub/shower surround. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms share a full bathroom with walk-in shower. Downstairs, the unfinished basement provides plenty of storage space, as well as access to your one-car integral garage. You can enjoy your new home outdoors, also, in your enclosed three-season room and nicely-proportioned yard. Conveniently located within commuting distance of Pittsburgh and near plenty of shops and restaurants.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
10,798 sq ftLot Size
$165Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by • THE NOBLE GROUP, LLC
Bought with Kellie Ionadi• COMPASS PENNSYLVANIA, LLC
Penn Hills Flip. Located in the desirable Penn Hills neighborhood. Close to Penn Hills High School and the Parkway. Only 3 min away from the nearest shopping center. Quick commute to downtown Pittsburgh and all of the attractions nearby. Perfect For a Fix & Flip
West Penn MLS #1635741
Feb 16, 2024
Delisted
—
Feb 12, 2024
Relisted
—
Jan 23, 2024
Pending
—
Dec 20, 2023
Listed
$159,900
$132/sq ft
+1
OWNER FINANCED! This 3 bedroom 1 bathroom home is ready for your updates but would be just fine the way it is! The AC was recently fixed, and maintenance has always been done as problems have arisen.
Public Records
Dec 23, 2005
Sold
$80,000
$66/sq ft
West Penn MLS #578731
Aug 17, 2005
Listed
$79,900
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,024 (−28.6%)
$12,500 + $32,500
$45,000
2025
$2,833 (+50.7%)
$12,500 + $50,500
$63,000
2024
$1,880
$12,500 + $32,500
$45,000
2023
$1,880 (+1.2%)
$12,500 + $32,500
$45,000
2022
$1,857 (+1.0%)
$12,500 + $32,500
$45,000
2021
$1,839 (+2.6%)
$12,500 + $32,500
$45,000
2020
$1,793
$12,500 + $32,500
$45,000
2019
$1,793 (+5.6%)
$12,500 + $32,500
$45,000
2018
$1,698 (+3.5%)
$12,500 + $32,500
$45,000
2017
$1,641
$12,500 + $32,500
$45,000
2015
$1,642
$12,500 + $32,500
$45,000
Tax history for 159 Idlewood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,024 (−28.6%)
$12,500 + $32,500
$45,000
2025
$2,833 (+50.7%)
$12,500 + $50,500
$63,000
2024
$1,880
$12,500 + $32,500
$45,000
2023
$1,880 (+1.2%)
$12,500 + $32,500
$45,000
2022
$1,857 (+1.0%)
$12,500 + $32,500
$45,000
2021
$1,839 (+2.6%)
$12,500 + $32,500
$45,000
2020
$1,793
$12,500 + $32,500
$45,000
2019
$1,793 (+5.6%)
$12,500 + $32,500
$45,000
2018
$1,698 (+3.5%)
$12,500 + $32,500
$45,000
2017
$1,641
$12,500 + $32,500
$45,000
2015
$1,642
$12,500 + $32,500
$45,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,800 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,215
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Allegheny County
APN
0538P00094000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residence District
Single-Family Residential Districts are composed of certain quiet, lowdensity residential areas of the Municipality, and vacant lands where single-family residentialdevelopment is encouraged. The regulations for these districts are designed to stabilize and protectthe essential characteristics of these districts; to protect the amenities of certain areas where a singlefamily residential pattern has already been established; to promote a suitable environment conduciveto family life; and to prohibit those commercial activities not explicitly approved. To these ends,development is limited to those uses expressly permitted and certain bulk and area regulations are established.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage
# of Parking (Total): 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished
Room 1 Information
Bedroom 3
Level: Upper
Room 2 Information
Bedroom 2
Level: Upper
Room 3 Information
Primary Bedroom
Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Dining Room
Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Living Room
Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Kitchen
Level: Main
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt
Construction Details: Aluminum Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.2479
Lot Size Acres: 0.2479
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.2479
Property Information
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $63,000
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,880
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,215
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,800 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: —
County: Allegheny County
APN: 0538P00094000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Penn Hills Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
Linton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
3/10
Penn Hills Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
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 96° expected this year, 17 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Pittsburgh, PA • 15235
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
31°
17°
40°
23°
59°
36°
68°
46°
70°
50°
82°
62°
86°
67°
82°
60°
79°
55°
65°
43°
53°
36°
41°
26°
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.1 hours in
June and 2.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.1 hrs
2.2 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$191,000 – $231,000
Sell confidently with a local market expert in Pittsburgh. 3 minutes to get started.