Nearly turn-key duplex in great location with plenty of off street parking. First floor unit has been totally remodeled. Semi-private backyard. Potential to build off-street or garage parking in rear off of the alley way. Up-and-down duplex with split gas and electric. 1 bedroom on each floor, with an office/bonus room/small bedroom, living room, and large kitchens. Long term tenant up stairs!
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Don't miss out on the chance to own a nearly turnkey duplex with 3 off street parking spaces and a semi-private backyard. Unit 1(first floor) has been fully updated and offers two bedrooms. Unit 2 (second floor) has been partially updated and offers 1 bedroom, a den/office and access to third floor storage. Gas and electric are split. Units share a common laundry in the basement. Roof (2020) Both furnaces (2019) Both water heaters (2024)
West Penn MLS #1699892
Nov 6, 2025
Delisted
—
Jul 21, 2025
Price Changed
$210,000
May 6, 2025
Listed
$219,900
+17
INVENSTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Don't miss out on the chance to own a nearly turn key duplex with 3 off street parking spaces and a semi-private backyard. Unit 1 (first floor) has been fully updated and offers 2 bedrooms. Unit 2 (second floor) has been semi updated and offers 1 bedroom, a den/office and access to third floor storage. Gas and electric are split. Units share a common laundry in the basement. Roof (2020) Both furnaces (2019) Both water heaters (2024)
Public Records
Aug 7, 2019
Sold
$122,000
West Penn MLS #1391671
Aug 1, 2019
Pending
—
Jul 31, 2019
Sold
$122,000
Jun 18, 2019
Contingent
—
Jun 12, 2019
Relisted
—
May 9, 2019
Contingent
—
May 3, 2019
Price Changed
$125,000
Apr 23, 2019
Listed
$126,000
West Penn MLS #1392283
Aug 1, 2019
Delisted
—
Jun 18, 2019
Contingent
—
Jun 12, 2019
Relisted
—
May 9, 2019
Contingent
—
May 3, 2019
Price Changed
$125,000
Apr 23, 2019
Listed
$126,000
West Penn MLS #1063063
Jun 16, 2015
Listed
$89,900
West Penn MLS #556305
Apr 13, 2005
Listed
$39,900
Public Records
Mar 14, 2002
Sold
$65,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,551
$24,300 + $65,700
$90,000
2025
$3,551 (+7.8%)
$24,300 + $65,700
$90,000
2024
$3,295 (+6.1%)
$24,300 + $65,700
$90,000
2023
$3,106 (+1.1%)
$24,300 + $65,700
$90,000
2022
$3,073 (+2.6%)
$24,300 + $65,700
$90,000
2021
$2,994
$24,300 + $65,700
$90,000
2020
$2,994 (+2.2%)
$24,300 + $65,700
$90,000
2019
$2,930 (+3.8%)
$24,300 + $65,700
$90,000
2018
$2,824 (+3.7%)
$24,300 + $65,700
$90,000
2017
$2,723 (+7.0%)
$24,300 + $65,700
$90,000
2015
$2,546
$24,300 + $65,700
$90,000
Tax history for 2979 Ruthwood Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,551
$24,300 + $65,700
$90,000
2025
$3,551 (+7.8%)
$24,300 + $65,700
$90,000
2024
$3,295 (+6.1%)
$24,300 + $65,700
$90,000
2023
$3,106 (+1.1%)
$24,300 + $65,700
$90,000
2022
$3,073 (+2.6%)
$24,300 + $65,700
$90,000
2021
$2,994
$24,300 + $65,700
$90,000
2020
$2,994 (+2.2%)
$24,300 + $65,700
$90,000
2019
$2,930 (+3.8%)
$24,300 + $65,700
$90,000
2018
$2,824 (+3.7%)
$24,300 + $65,700
$90,000
2017
$2,723 (+7.0%)
$24,300 + $65,700
$90,000
2015
$2,546
$24,300 + $65,700
$90,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,327 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,550
Year built
1920
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Allegheny County
APN
0094R00179000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: Off Street
# of Parking (Total): 3
Interior
Virtual Tour
Room Information
Has Basement
Multi Unit Information
# Of Units Total: 2
# Of Units In Community: 2
Vacancy Allowance: 900
Vacancy Allowance Rate: 5.0
Multi Unit Financial Information
Gross Income: $18,000
Maintenance Expense: $1,800
Insurance Expense: $750
Unit Type 1
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Unit Type 2
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Details: Brick
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 33.5x112 M/L
Zoning: R2
Zoning Description: R2
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $90,000
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,931
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Public Transportation
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,550
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,327 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Allegheny County
APN: 0094R00179000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
R.A. Lutz Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
Baldwin Senior High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
6/10
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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 96° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$184,000 – $222,000
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