This original, circa 1854, Squirrel Hill farmhouse at 2738 Mount Royal Road was the first house built on the street, on land that was once home to a dairy farm! This gracious 4,506 sq. ft. Victorian refuge is set on a half acre of green space, just off of Beechwood Blvd. near Forward Ave. , on a quiet cul-de-sac. The peaceful woodsy setting is only 10 minutes from CMU, Pitt, Google, and area hospitals. Soaring 12 foot ceilings, oversized rooms with decorative mantlepieces, and original oak hardwood flooring abound. .. The tall windows flood the home with sunlight all day, from sunrise to sunset. From the front of the home, you have a panoramic view of the Monongahela river below. An expansive entry hall welcomes you to the first floor living area, featuring the living room, a light-filled sun room, the large fully equipped modern kitchen with access to a side patio, the formal dining room, and a full bathroom. The sprawling main level also is home to the guest apartment--this ground floor, single level, separate living space is complete with a living room, one bedroom, one full bath, and an equipped eat-in kitchen, with walk-in pantry. Private entry is accessed through an exterior side door, and there is also a separate dedicated entrance off the main entry hall. Perfect for a live-in nanny or an au pair, older kids, grandparents, and out of town guests. Possibilities really are endless, as it is legally zoned as two family dwelling. The utilities are also separated between the main house and the guest apartment, enhancing ease of use. The impressive center hall original staircase carries you to the second floor, featuring 4 huge bedrooms and 2 more full bathrooms. The expansive primary bedroom suite offers an enormous walk-in closet, along with a very generous ensuite full bathroom featuring a jetted soaking tub, walk-in shower, double sinks, lots of storage, and best of all, a wonderful heated floor! A spare room off of the primary suite offers flex space and access to the exterior rear of the home. The home also offers lots of storage space and closets. Plenty of off-street parking on the long driveway leading to the parking pad. The home rests among beautiful mature trees, annuals, and perennials. The change of seasons brings changes in the color palette surrounding this Pittsburgh piece of history. ..
Squirrel Hill South, located between Schenley Park and Frick Park, is a residential and commercial Pittsburgh neighborhood with leafy park edges and a walkable business corridor. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Forbes Ave and Murray Ave, where independent bookstores, old-school diners, specialty grocers, and late-night dessert counters keep the sidewalks busy. Manor Theatre anchors the local moviegoing ritual, while Jerry’s Records and the Squirrel Hill Farmers Market add long-running, community-scale texture. Brick and stone homes line curving streets, with porches and mature trees shaping the streetscape. Trails and ballfields thread into daily routines via the two major parks. Transit lines and bike routes tie the corridor to Oakland and Downtown.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Kitchen island
Pantry
Window treatments
Decorative fireplaces (8 total)
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove
Some gas appliances
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Gas heating
Hot water heating
Wall/window cooling units
Exterior features
Off-street parking for 4
Walk-up unfinished basement
Home design
2 stories
Resale property
Asphalt roof
Parking
Off-street parking (4 spaces)
Construction
Asphalt roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Access to public transportation
Electricity and solar
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This original, circa 1854, Squirrel Hill farmhouse at 2738 Mount Royal Road was the first house built on the street, on land that was once home to a dairy farm! This gracious 4,506 sq. ft. Victorian refuge is set on a HALF ACRE of green space, just off of Beechwood Blvd. near Forward Ave. , on a quiet cul-de-sac. The peaceful woodsy setting is only 10 minutes from CMU, Pitt, Google, and area hospitals. Soaring 12 foot ceilings, oversized rooms with decorative mantlepieces, and original oak hardwood flooring abound. .. The tall windows flood the home with sunlight all day, from sunrise to sunset. From the front of the home, you have a panoramic view of the Monongahela river below. An expansive entry hall welcomes you to the first floor living area, featuring the living room, a light-filled sun room, the large fully equipped modern kitchen with access to a side patio, the formal dining room, and a full bathroom. The sprawling main level also is home to the guest apartment--this ground floor, single level, separate living space is complete with a living room, one bedroom, one full bath, and an equipped eat-in kitchen, with walk-in pantry. Private entry is accessed through an exterior side door, and there is also a separate dedicated entrance off the main entry hall. Perfect for a live-in nanny or an au pair, an Air BnB, older kids, grandparents, out of town guests, or a long term tenant-you decide. .. .The possibilities really are endless, as it is LEGALLY ZONED AS A TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING. The UTILITIES ARE ALSO SEPARATED between the main house and the guest apartment, enhancing the flexibility & ease of use. The impressive center hall original staircase carries you to the second floor of the main home, featuring 4 huge bedrooms and 2 more full bathrooms. The expansive primary bedroom suite offers an enormous walk-in closet, along with a very generous ensuite full bathroom featuring a jetted soaking tub, walk-in shower, double sinks, lots of storage, and best of all, a wonderful heated floor! A spare room off of the primary suite offers flex space and access to the exterior rear of the home. The home also offers lots of storage space and closets. Plenty of off-street parking on the long driveway leading to the parking pad. The home rests among beautiful mature trees, annuals, and perennials. The change of seasons brings changes in the color palette surrounding this Pittsburgh piece of history. ..
West Penn MLS #1752432
Jul 31, 2026
Pending
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Jun 17, 2026
Contingent
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Jun 8, 2026
Price Changed
$739,900
$164/sq ft
May 29, 2026
Relisted
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May 20, 2026
Contingent
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May 3, 2026
Listed
$750,000
$166/sq ft
West Penn MLS #539699
Mar 14, 2005
Sold
$240,000
$53/sq ft
Dec 7, 2004
Listed
$280,000
$62/sq ft
VALUE IN LAND. APPROX 1/2 ACRE. HOUSE HAS GREAT POTENTIAL. POSSIBLE SEPERATE UNIT FOR NANY, IN-LAW/ ETC.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,771 (+6.5%)
$93,400 + $277,400
$370,800
2025
$9,174 (+7.4%)
$93,400 + $277,400
$370,800
2024
$8,543
$93,400 + $277,400
$370,800
2023
$8,543 (+1.3%)
$93,400 + $277,400
$370,800
2022
$8,432
$93,400 + $277,400
$370,800
2021
$8,432 (+0.5%)
$93,400 + $277,400
$370,800
2020
$8,391
$93,400 + $277,400
$370,800
2019
$8,391
$93,400 + $277,400
$370,800
2018
$8,391
$93,400 + $277,400
$370,800
2017
$8,391 (−2.8%)
$93,400 + $277,400
$370,800
2015
$8,633
$93,400 + $277,400
$370,800
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.49 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,506
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
4,506
Year built
1854
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Allegheny County
APN
0128N00230000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 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 97° expected this year, 15 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 • 15217
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 12% for direct sun exposure in Pittsburgh. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
5.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2738 Mount Royal Rd
$701,762
$38K under list price of $740K
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