Cozy 3 BR home with neutral decor, wood floors (refinished throughout 1st & 2nd flr main rooms) wood burning fireplace in LR, carpeted game room with 2 additional rooms: one leading to deck area (11x7) and one leading to mud room (19x8) on lower level. Newer windows throughout home. Enclosed windowed side porch (9x9) off kitchen. Updates in kitchen and bath; large back deck; central AC; walk to Forest Hills business district, restaurants and seasonal farmers market. 3 additional off-street parking spaces.
Bright house in quiet neighborhood. Two blocks off Ardmore Blvd. One mile to I-376 (Parkway East). Deck, French drain w/ sump pump, Glass block in basement, enclosed sun porch Refinished HW floors, level entry.
West Penn MLS #448120
Jul 31, 2003
Sold
$131,500
Feb 22, 2003
Listed
$134,500
+3
ADORABLE WITH FRESH DECOR, EIK, GLASSED PORCH, UPDATED FURN & WINDOWS-NEWER GR, FRENCH DRAINS, HWH, KIT FL-GREAT BONUS ROOM IN BASEMENT
West Penn MLS #189483
Dec 7, 1998
Sold
$106,500
Jan 12, 1998
Listed
$114,900
Public Records
Aug 31, 1992
Sold
$92,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,846 (+5.6%)
$34,900 + $75,200
$110,100
2025
$4,589 (−8.7%)
$34,900 + $75,200
$110,100
2024
$5,025 (−1.3%)
$34,900 + $93,200
$128,100
2023
$5,089
$34,900 + $93,200
$128,100
2022
$5,089
$34,900 + $93,200
$128,100
2021
$5,089 (+2.3%)
$34,900 + $93,200
$128,100
2020
$4,975 (+2.0%)
$34,900 + $93,200
$128,100
2019
$4,878
$34,900 + $93,200
$128,100
2018
$4,878
$34,900 + $93,200
$128,100
2017
$4,878 (+8.4%)
$34,900 + $93,200
$128,100
2015
$4,500
$34,900 + $93,200
$128,100
Tax history for 173 Fairfax Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,846 (+5.6%)
$34,900 + $75,200
$110,100
2025
$4,589 (−8.7%)
$34,900 + $75,200
$110,100
2024
$5,025 (−1.3%)
$34,900 + $93,200
$128,100
2023
$5,089
$34,900 + $93,200
$128,100
2022
$5,089
$34,900 + $93,200
$128,100
2021
$5,089 (+2.3%)
$34,900 + $93,200
$128,100
2020
$4,975 (+2.0%)
$34,900 + $93,200
$128,100
2019
$4,878
$34,900 + $93,200
$128,100
2018
$4,878
$34,900 + $93,200
$128,100
2017
$4,878 (+8.4%)
$34,900 + $93,200
$128,100
2015
$4,500
$34,900 + $93,200
$128,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,612 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,408
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Allegheny County
APN
0300G00014000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
# of Parking (Total): 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished, Walk-Out Access
Room 1 Information
Master Bedroom
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 13x13
Room 2 Information
Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11x9
Room 3 Information
Bedroom 3
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 12x9
Room 4 Information
Bedroom 2
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 11x11
Room 5 Information
Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11x9
Room 6 Information
Game Room
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 15x11
Room 7 Information
Entry/Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 3x3
Room 8 Information
Laundry
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 7x7
Room 9 Information
Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13x11
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Family/Living/Great Room, Wood Burning
Equipment
Appliances: Some Gas Appliances, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Window Features: Multi Pane, Screen(s), Window Treatments
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Other Features: Window Treatments
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Asphalt
Construction Details: Brick
Has Home Warranty
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 68x96
Property Information
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $109,100
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,391
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Public Transportation
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,408
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,612 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: —
County: Allegheny County
APN: 0300G00014000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Edgewood El School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
4/10
Woodland Hills Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
2/10
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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
7 days above 98° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$235,000 – $284,000
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