Enjoy the best of city living coupled with the peacefulness of a quiet, tree lined brick street and a wooded backyard! With close proximity to downtown and other amenities 29 Defoe Street is an adorable, updated craftsman style home. The expansive front porch welcomes you into the large living room with decorative fireplace, and access to the brand new main floor 1/2 bath. LR opens into the brand new kitchen/ dining area with soft-close cabinets, quartz countertops, exposed brick & new light fixtures. Large windows provide lots of natural light and a view of observatory at Riverview park. Walkable to the local high school, business district, Riverview Park, bus line. High ceilings in the basement offer potential for usable space beyond storage. Brand new furnace and central ac, Brand new Lifeproof flooring throughout the home, Brand new SS appliances. Minutes to Riverview Park, 3 minutes to i279 and 10 minutes to downtown PGH/North Shore.
Situated on a tree lined brick road, this quaint 3 bedroom 1 bath brick home has loads of charm. Great front porch for summer porch sitting, hardwood flooring, high baseboards, fireplace, doors, staircase are some of the charming features of the home. Bedrooms have ample closet space and great natural light. This property is perfect for someone that is handy or the experienced investor that can take it to its next level. Located close to public transportation, easy access to 279 and the North Hills shopping area.
West Penn MLS #1237665
Apr 27, 2017
Sold
$45,000
$34/sq ft
Apr 17, 2017
Pending
—
Apr 4, 2017
Price Changed
$71,900
$54/sq ft
Feb 20, 2017
Price Changed
$72,900
$55/sq ft
Feb 7, 2017
Price Changed
$73,900
$56/sq ft
Jan 16, 2017
Price Changed
$75,900
$58/sq ft
Sep 13, 2016
Price Changed
$77,900
$59/sq ft
Aug 5, 2016
Listed
$79,900
$61/sq ft
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Charming Traditional Pittsburgh Foursquare in desirable Observatory Hill. Close to Public Transportation, Northshore Entertainment Venues and North Hills Premier Shopping District. Double size lot. 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath and Covered Front Porch. Rear deck with yard. Neutral/New Wall to Wall Carpet with Hard Wood underneath. Freshly Painted, Some Newer Windows, Infrastructure Upgrades included newer electric, electric fireplace, water heater and new gas lines to street. Close to Pittsburgh's Beautiful Riverview Park. Make this your home today.
West Penn MLS #1068542
Jul 1, 2016
Price Changed
$79,900
$61/sq ft
Mar 7, 2016
Price Changed
$90,000
$68/sq ft
Jul 20, 2015
Listed
$89,900
$68/sq ft
West Penn MLS #1017553
Jul 10, 2015
Delisted
—
Apr 13, 2015
Price Changed
$89,000
$67/sq ft
Apr 10, 2015
Listed
$98,999
$75/sq ft
West Penn MLS #78988
Apr 28, 1995
Sold
$41,500
$31/sq ft
Sep 22, 1994
Listed
$45,900
$35/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,428 (+6.5%)
$20,000 + $34,200
$54,200
2025
$1,341 (+7.4%)
$20,000 + $34,200
$54,200
2024
$1,249
$20,000 + $34,200
$54,200
2023
$1,249 (+1.3%)
$20,000 + $34,200
$54,200
2022
$1,233
$20,000 + $34,200
$54,200
2021
$1,233 (+0.5%)
$20,000 + $34,200
$54,200
2020
$1,227
$20,000 + $34,200
$54,200
2019
$1,227 (−24.1%)
$20,000 + $34,200
$54,200
2018
$1,616 (+33.8%)
$20,000 + $51,400
$71,400
2017
$1,208 (−11.9%)
$20,000 + $33,400
$53,400
2015
$1,371
$20,000 + $33,400
$53,400
Tax history for 29 Defoe St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,428 (+6.5%)
$20,000 + $34,200
$54,200
2025
$1,341 (+7.4%)
$20,000 + $34,200
$54,200
2024
$1,249
$20,000 + $34,200
$54,200
2023
$1,249 (+1.3%)
$20,000 + $34,200
$54,200
2022
$1,233
$20,000 + $34,200
$54,200
2021
$1,233 (+0.5%)
$20,000 + $34,200
$54,200
2020
$1,227
$20,000 + $34,200
$54,200
2019
$1,227 (−24.1%)
$20,000 + $34,200
$54,200
2018
$1,616 (+33.8%)
$20,000 + $51,400
$71,400
2017
$1,208 (−11.9%)
$20,000 + $33,400
$53,400
2015
$1,371
$20,000 + $33,400
$53,400
*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
5,296 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,320
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Allegheny County
APN
0115H00162000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: On Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
Room 1 Information
Bedroom 3
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 11x13
Room 2 Information
Bedroom 2
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 10x10
Room 3 Information
Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10x13
Room 4 Information
Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12x11
Room 5 Information
Primary Bedroom
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 13x14
Room 6 Information
Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 19x11
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Decorative
Equipment
Appliances: Disposal
Interior Features
Window Features: Screen(s)
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Composition
Construction Details: Brick, Frame
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.1216
Lot Size Acres: 0.1216
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.1216
Property Information
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $54,200
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,249
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Gas
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,320
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,296 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Allegheny County
APN: 0115H00162000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Pittsburgh Morrow K-5
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
3/10
Pittsburgh Perry High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi
2/10
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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 97° 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
$232,000 – $280,000
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