Contemporary, chic design welcomes you into this truly unique, one of a kind home. The first floor boasts a spacious entry, living room, family room, dining room, kitchen with a pantry, powder room, and a sunroom. Sliding glass doors lead out to a beautiful new deck. Beyond the deck is a private yard with a colorful, festive covered porch excellent for entertaining. The upper level features three bedrooms and two full baths, inclusive of a large master bedroom with an en suite full bath. The lower level includes a sizable renovated game room/second living room, fourth bedroom or office space, a brand new full bath, laundry room, and an enormous storage area. Abundant square footage, natural sunlight, cathedral ceilings, modern distinctive floor plan, an exceptional, incomparable find! Located on a fantastic, dead end street just walking distance to Valley Brook Pool, and minutes to Ross Park Mall, shopping, dining & entertainment.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
1 car garageParking
Listed by • PIATT SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Bought with Deborah Platts• COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES THE PREFERRED REAL
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Sale history for 196 Goldsmith Rd
Date
Event
Price
West Penn MLS #1466822
Oct 30, 2020
Sold
$312,000
Sep 10, 2020
Contingent
—
Sep 8, 2020
Price Changed
$299,900
Sep 7, 2020
Listed
$324,900
Public Records
Jun 27, 2012
Sold
$235,000
West Penn MLS #913487
Jun 15, 2012
Price Changed
$249,900
Jun 15, 2012
Sold
$235,000
Apr 26, 2012
Listed
$235,000
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Contemporary multi-level w/ abundant sq. ftg! * DR w/ picture window & shuttered view to cathedral GreatRm feat: knotty pine beamed ceil, hanging pendant lites & frpl * Spacious EIK * FR w/ picture wndw looking to SunRm * Vltd Mstr Ste w/ knotty pine ceil & additional shuttered view to GreatRm * GameRm w/ frpl & new carpet * Heated 1-car Int. gar. plus carport * Deck w/ seating @treed rear * Just blocks to Valley Brook Swim & Tennis Club!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,501 (+1.0%)
$55,800 + $122,800
$178,600
2025
$5,447 (+12.4%)
$55,800 + $122,800
$178,600
2024
$4,845
$55,800 + $122,800
$178,600
2023
$4,845 (+2.5%)
$55,800 + $122,800
$178,600
2022
$4,728 (+1.5%)
$55,800 + $122,800
$178,600
2021
$4,658 (+11.2%)
$55,800 + $122,800
$178,600
2020
$4,188 (+1.6%)
$55,800 + $122,800
$178,600
2019
$4,124 (+1.0%)
$55,800 + $104,800
$160,600
2018
$4,084 (+0.8%)
$55,800 + $104,800
$160,600
2017
$4,051 (+0.9%)
$55,800 + $104,800
$160,600
2015
$4,013
$55,800 + $104,800
$160,600
Tax history for 196 Goldsmith Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,501 (+1.0%)
$55,800 + $122,800
$178,600
2025
$5,447 (+12.4%)
$55,800 + $122,800
$178,600
2024
$4,845
$55,800 + $122,800
$178,600
2023
$4,845 (+2.5%)
$55,800 + $122,800
$178,600
2022
$4,728 (+1.5%)
$55,800 + $122,800
$178,600
2021
$4,658 (+11.2%)
$55,800 + $122,800
$178,600
2020
$4,188 (+1.6%)
$55,800 + $122,800
$178,600
2019
$4,124 (+1.0%)
$55,800 + $104,800
$160,600
2018
$4,084 (+0.8%)
$55,800 + $104,800
$160,600
2017
$4,051 (+0.9%)
$55,800 + $104,800
$160,600
2015
$4,013
$55,800 + $104,800
$160,600
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,941
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Allegheny County
APN
0282B00218000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2026.
R-1
One-Family District
It is the purpose of these districts to provide for low density residential development in areas where such density now exists, and in additional areas to protect the natural resources and the environmentally sensitive areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Parking
Features: Built In, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Has Basement
Room 1 Information
Entry/Foyer
Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Game Room
Dimensions: 20x11
Room 3 Information
Bonus Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 23x10
Room 4 Information
Laundry
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 13x8
Room 5 Information
Bedroom 4
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 15x9
Room 6 Information
Bedroom 3
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 11x10
Room 7 Information
Bedroom 2
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 16x9
Room 8 Information
Master Bedroom
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 16x10
Room 9 Information
Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17x11
Room 10 Information
Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16x13
Room 11 Information
Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20x13
Room 12 Information
Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20x15
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Features: Gas
Equipment
Appliances: Some Electric Appliances, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Construction Details: Brick, Frame
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.4292
Property Information
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $178,600
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,188
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Gas
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,941
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Allegheny County
APN: 0282B00218000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ross El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
North Hills Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
North Hills Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
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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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In this area, properties receive around 8.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$425,000 – $515,000
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