WELCOME TO YOUR FOREST HILLS DREAM HOME! This beautifully updated 2-story brick and frame home offers 1,785 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space on a rare . 54-acre lot, combining the character and charm of an established home with the modern updates and open layout today's buyers are looking for. Step inside from the spacious covered front porch and immediately notice the beautiful hardwood floors that flow throughout the main level. The inviting living room opens seamlessly into the updated kitchen and dining area, creating a fantastic space for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features newer cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large center island. Just off the dining area, step outside to the covered patio overlooking the expansive rear yard. The first floor also offers a powder room and main level bedroom, formal dining room or flex space with two oversized windows providing abundant natural light. Upstairs, the hardwood floors continue into two generously sized bedrooms and a truly stunning modern bathroom featuring a double vanity and beautiful custom tile work. The walk-out lower level provides excellent additional space, including a finished bonus room, generous storage, and plenty of height for future possibilities. Outside, the half-acre property is an urban-suburban oasis. Mature trees provide privacy while lush garden beds, a stepping-stone path, raised vegetable garden, fire pit, covered patio, and multi-level yard create an exceptional setting for relaxing, gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying the outdoors. A private driveway provides plenty of off-street parking. This home offers the best of both worlds: the peaceful feel of suburban living while remaining remarkably convenient to everything Pittsburgh has to offer. Walk to the community pool or playground or take a 5-minute drive to the local farmers market, bistro, coffee shop or grocery store. Enjoy easy access to Route 30 and Route 376, public transportation, Regent Square, Squirrel Hill, East Liberty, Shadyside, and Downtown Pittsburgh—approximately 20 minutes to Downtown. With its combination of move-in-ready condition, modern renovations, original character, an exceptional half-acre lot, and unbeatable access to the city, this Forest Hills gem truly offers something special.
Fantastic open floor plan renovation in Beautiful Forest Hills. Attention to detail and thoughtful finishes throughout. Enter the home from the large covered front porch and your first impression is the stunning hardwood floors stretching across the sizable livingroom. Then on to the kitchen with large center island, granite, new cabinets and stainless appliances completely open to the dinning area and easy walk out to your covered patio and level rear yard. The 1st floor completes with a new powder room and large flex space(office/bed/den) with 2 huge windows for plenty of natural light. Upstairs the wood floors continue into the 2 large bedrooms and breathtaking modern bath with double vanity and custom tile work. The walk out lower level has plenty of height and room for storage as well as a finished gameroom. Located walking distance to the park, shopping and restaurants. Minutes to Regent Square, Squirrell Hill, East Liberty, and Downtown. Perfect Urban/Suburban Gem.
West Penn MLS #1459437
Dec 10, 2020
Pending
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Dec 4, 2020
Sold
$112,300
$63/sq ft
Nov 5, 2020
Contingent
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Sep 9, 2020
Price Changed
$155,000
$87/sq ft
Jul 29, 2020
Listed
$165,000
$92/sq ft
+20
Special home in an established neighborhood. 17x8 great brick front porch and covered back porch as well! Beautiful hard wood floors, 1st floor den or bedroom which ever would suit you needs. Spacious rooms, half bath on first level. Full basement. Game room or exercise room in lower level. Private area in back yard under the trees for quiet relaxing. Newer boiler installed in 2009/2010. Back yard french drain installed in 2019 along with new retaining wall by side yard. Located in the Bryn Mawr area of Forest Hills. There is a community pool, playground and exercise trails. Easy access to public transportation on Ardmore Blvd to Pittsburgh and Oakland. Active Garden Club and super farmers Market Fridays in Summer to enjoy. There is extra parking in driveway also!
Public Records
Feb 28, 2000
Sold
$83,000
$46/sq ft
West Penn MLS #237658
Feb 3, 1999
Listed
$87,500
$49/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 17, 1985
Sold
$47,000
$26/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,056 (+5.6%)
$41,000 + $96,600
$137,600
2025
$5,735 (+6.2%)
$41,000 + $96,600
$137,600
2024
$5,398 (+37.8%)
$41,000 + $96,600
$137,600
2023
$3,917
$41,000 + $57,600
$98,600
2022
$3,917 (−15.4%)
$41,000 + $57,600
$98,600
2021
$4,632 (+21.0%)
$41,000 + $57,600
$98,600
2020
$3,830 (+2.0%)
$41,000 + $75,600
$116,600
2019
$3,755
$41,000 + $57,600
$98,600
2018
$3,755
$41,000 + $57,600
$98,600
2017
$3,754 (+4.1%)
$41,000 + $57,600
$98,600
2015
$3,607
$41,000 + $57,600
$98,600
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.54 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,785
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,785
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Allegheny County
APN
0299C00098000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.
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
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Pittsburgh, PA • 15221
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Sun exposure
79/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Pittsburgh. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.4 hrs
4.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 224 Glasgow Rd
$289,017
$883 under list price of $290K
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