Google street view image for 261 Emerson Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15209

Off Market Sep 1979 for $62K

$281,963

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $402/mo

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1.5 ba

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1,530

sq ft

261 Emerson Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15209

About this home

261 Emerson Rd is a 1,530 square foot house on a 0.37 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 14, 1979 for $62,000. Based on Redfin's Pittsburgh data, we estimate the home's value is $281,963.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.37 acresLot Size

$184Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$281,963

$220K since sold in September 1979$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 4.6% higher than the average sale price ($270K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 16, 2026
$257,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,353 sq ft
498 Seavey Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15029
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$220,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,652 sq ft
312 Friday Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15209
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$130,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,267 sq ft
384 F St, Pittsburgh, PA 15209
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$390,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,230 sq ft
95 Fenway Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15209
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$342,500
E
3 beds2 baths1,644 sq ft
805 Forest Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15209
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$278,528
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,248 sq ft
114 Marzolf Road Ext, Pittsburgh, PA 15209

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Market trends in 15209, PA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.2%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$280K

$1K MoM

Avg. days on market

46d

11 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

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Sale history for 261 Emerson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,564

$36,000 + $62,300

$98,300

2025

$3,564 (+10.1%)

$36,000 + $62,300

$98,300

2024

$3,237 (+3.7%)

$36,000 + $62,300

$98,300

2023

$3,121

$36,000 + $62,300

$98,300

2022

$3,121

$36,000 + $62,300

$98,300

2021

$3,121

$36,000 + $62,300

$98,300

2020

$3,121 (+3.3%)

$36,000 + $62,300

$98,300

2019

$3,023 (+0.8%)

$36,000 + $62,300

$98,300

2018

$2,998 (+2.4%)

$36,000 + $62,300

$98,300

2017

$2,927 (+2.6%)

$36,000 + $62,300

$98,300

2015

$2,852 (+2.0%)

$36,000 + $62,300

$98,300

2014

$2,795

$36,000 + $62,300

$98,300

Tax history for 261 Emerson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,564

$36,000 + $62,300

$98,300

2025

$3,564 (+10.1%)

$36,000 + $62,300

$98,300

2024

$3,237 (+3.7%)

$36,000 + $62,300

$98,300

2023

$3,121

$36,000 + $62,300

$98,300

2022

$3,121

$36,000 + $62,300

$98,300

2021

$3,121

$36,000 + $62,300

$98,300

2020

$3,121 (+3.3%)

$36,000 + $62,300

$98,300

2019

$3,023 (+0.8%)

$36,000 + $62,300

$98,300

2018

$2,998 (+2.4%)

$36,000 + $62,300

$98,300

2017

$2,927 (+2.6%)

$36,000 + $62,300

$98,300

2015

$2,852 (+2.0%)

$36,000 + $62,300

$98,300

2014

$2,795

$36,000 + $62,300

$98,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Construction Type: Concrete Block
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,530
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: PLAN PT 1 IRREG LOT 70X131.25X175 RR EMERSON AVE IMP-DESC: 1 1/2 STY BRK-ALUM HSE-INT GAR 261

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Built-In Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Built In

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 16,078
Legal Lot Number: 183
Legal Block Number: 165
School Tax District: SHALER AREA
Municipality Name: SHALER TWP
Acres: 0.3691
Front Footage: 70
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,530
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Allegheny County
APN: 0165H00183000000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Marzolf Primary School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

Shaler Area Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

7/10

Shaler Area High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

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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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Historical weather

Pittsburgh, PA • 15209

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In this area, properties receive around 8 hours in June and 2.2 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$268,000 – $325,000

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Home values near 261 Emerson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
248 Emerson Road, Pittsburgh, PA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2160 Sq. Ft.	$324,874
253 Emerson Road, Pittsburgh, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1349 Sq. Ft.	$245,865

Address	Redfin Estimate
239 Emerson Road, Pittsburgh, PA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$329,048
264 Emerson Road, Pittsburgh, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1675 Sq. Ft.	$253,403

Address	Redfin Estimate
262 Emerson Road, Pittsburgh, PA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$217,804
263 Emerson Road, Pittsburgh, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1862 Sq. Ft.	$180,493

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