Fall 2026 Move IN Special! $500 rental credit for leases starting on or before September 25th! Welcome to this charming single-family home in Pittsburgh's desirable Mt. Washington neighborhood. Located at 17 Simms St, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath residence offers a comfortable blend of character and everyday convenience. Inside, you'll find decorative fireplaces that adds warmth and charm to the living space, along with laminate flooring on the main level and cozy carpeting throughout the second floor. The kitchen comes equipped with a refrigerator, range, and microwave oven, while in-unit laundry provides added convenience. Central air conditioning helps keep the home comfortable year-round. Step outside to enjoy the new spacious rear deck -- perfect for relaxing or entertaining -- along with a private yard and off-street parking for easy access and added convenience. Pets are welcome, making this home an excellent option for animal lovers seeking comfort and flexibility in one of Pittsburgh's most sought-after neighborhoods. Tenant Pays Gas, Electric, Water/Sewer, Additional fees apply based on property location $60 Application Fee per Adult Applicant No HUD Vouchers 650+ Credit Score / 3xs Income to Rent Ratio No Bankruptcies or Evictions Criminal Background Check Required
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Style Type: Old
Building Construction Quality: Fair
Exterior Wall: Frame
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,188
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LOT 22.5XAVG110 SIMMS WAY IMP-DESC: 2 STY INSUL BRK HSE #17
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,530
Legal Lot Number: 93
Legal Block Number: 15
School Tax District: CITY/PITTSBURGH
Municipality Name: PITTSBURGH WARD 19
Acres: 0.0581
Front Footage: 23
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,188
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,530 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Allegheny County
APN: 0015A00093000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2026
Sale and tax history for 17 Simms St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
APPFOLIO #1
Sep 25, 2026
Rental Removed
$1,395
$1/sq ft
Sep 15, 2026
Price Changed
$1,395
$1/sq ft
Sep 10, 2026
Price Changed
$1,495
$1/sq ft
Sep 4, 2026
Listed for Rent
$1,595
$1/sq ft
West Penn MLS #796107
Nov 18, 2009
Sold
$32,500
$27/sq ft
Nov 18, 2009
Price Changed
$35,000
$29/sq ft
Sep 30, 2009
Listed
$32,500
$27/sq ft
UPDTAED HOUSE WITH NEWER BATH, AND KITCHE. ROOF, WINDOWS AND SIDDING NEWER. DECK, NICE SIZE ROOMS, LOT AND TAXES ESTIMATED. AGENT PART OWNER. NEED NOTICE TO SHOW. WON'T LAST CURRENTLY RENTED FOR $625+. $500 HOME DEPOT CARD TO BUYER IF CLOSED BY 10/30/2009!
West Penn MLS #203760
Jun 2, 1998
Sold
$11,500
$10/sq ft
Apr 23, 1998
Listed
$19,900
$17/sq ft
HOUSE IS IN AS IS CONDITION ESTATE - MAKE OFFER - GREAT INVESTMENT/RENTAL AREA
Public Records
Mar 18, 1977
Sold
$9,500
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$870 (+6.5%)
$13,600 + $19,400
$33,000
2025
$816 (+7.4%)
$13,600 + $19,400
$33,000
2024
$760
$13,600 + $19,400
$33,000
2023
$760 (+1.3%)
$13,600 + $19,400
$33,000
2022
$750
$13,600 + $19,400
$33,000
2021
$750 (+0.5%)
$13,600 + $19,400
$33,000
2020
$747
$13,600 + $19,400
$33,000
2019
$747
$13,600 + $19,400
$33,000
2018
$747 (+0.1%)
$13,600 + $19,400
$33,000
2017
$746 (−1.2%)
$13,600 + $19,400
$33,000
2015
$755
$13,600 + $19,400
$33,000
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
5/10
Pittsburgh Whittier K-5
Public, K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
3/10
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
Pittsburgh Brashear High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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About Mount
Washington
Mount Washington, located between Downtown Pittsburgh and the South Hills, is a hillside and overlook Pittsburgh neighborhood with sweeping skyline views and steep, stair-stepped streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Grandview Avenue at Shiloh Street, where view-facing restaurants, corner bars, and small galleries line the ridge. Duquesne Incline, Monongahela Incline, and the Grandview Overlook serve as local pillars, tying daily routines to the city’s topography. Brick rowhouses and early-20th-century homes sit on tight blocks, often paired with pocket gardens and long front steps. Emerald View Park and the hillside trails add a green counterpoint to the dining strip. At dusk, the overlooks turn into a quiet promenade above the rivers.
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Public facts and zoning for 17 Simms St
Beds
3
Baths
1
Sq. Ft.
1,188
Stories
2
Lot Size
2,530 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1900
Year Renovated
—
County
Allegheny County
APN
0015A00093000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2026.
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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
6 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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