Charming Mt. Washington Single-Family Home ! Available Sept. 1 Welcome home to this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home in the heart of Mt. Washington! Featuring modern finishes, comfortable living spaces, and pet-friendly amenities, this home offers the perfect blend of convenience and charm. Step inside to luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the main level and enjoy a spacious eat-in kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, including a refrigerator, gas range, dishwasher, and microwave. Central air conditioning and gas heat provide year-round comfort. Additional highlights include: In-unit washer and dryer Finished attic offering flexible bonus space for an office, storage, or hobby area Rear patio and fenced yard perfect for relaxing or entertaining Off-street parking Pet-friendly property Conveniently located in Pittsburgh's desirable Mt. Washington neighborhood with easy access to shopping, dining, downtown Pittsburgh, and public transportation. $60.00 Application Fee per Adult Applicant No HUD Vouchers 650+ Credit Score / 3xs Income to Rent Ratio No Bankruptcies or Evictions Criminal Background Check Required
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Old
Construction Type: Log
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,128
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: UNRECORDED PLAN 25 LOT 25X150 RUTH ST IMP-DESC: 2 1/2 STY ALUM HSE #55
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,750
Legal Lot Number: 249
Legal Block Number: 4
School Tax District: CITY/PITTSBURGH
Municipality Name: PITTSBURGH WARD 18
Acres: 0.0861
Depth Footage: 150
Front Footage: 25
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,128
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,750 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1907
Year Renovated: —
County: Allegheny County
APN: 0004R00249000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Sale and tax history for 55 Ruth St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
APPFOLIO #1
Aug 29, 2026
Rental Removed
$1,695
$2/sq ft
Aug 25, 2026
Price Changed
$1,695
$2/sq ft
Aug 19, 2026
Price Changed
$1,795
$2/sq ft
Aug 12, 2026
Price Changed
$1,995
$2/sq ft
Jul 28, 2026
Listed for Rent
$2,095
$2/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 2, 2009
Sold
$53,922
$48/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 29, 2006
Sold
$30,000
$27/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 2, 1995
Sold
$23,000
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,215 (+6.5%)
$20,100 + $26,000
$46,100
2025
$1,141 (+7.4%)
$20,100 + $26,000
$46,100
2024
$1,062
$20,100 + $26,000
$46,100
2023
$1,062 (+1.3%)
$20,100 + $26,000
$46,100
2022
$1,048
$20,100 + $26,000
$46,100
2021
$1,048 (+0.5%)
$20,100 + $26,000
$46,100
2020
$1,043
$20,100 + $26,000
$46,100
2019
$1,043
$20,100 + $26,000
$46,100
2018
$1,043
$20,100 + $26,000
$46,100
2017
$1,043 (−1.0%)
$20,100 + $26,000
$46,100
2015
$1,054
$20,100 + $26,000
$46,100
Around this home
Schools Near 55 Ruth St
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
5/10
Pittsburgh Whittier K-5
Public, K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
3/10
Pittsburgh South Hills 6-8
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
2/10
Pittsburgh Brashear High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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About Mount
Washington
Mount Washington, located between Downtown Pittsburgh and the South Hills, is a hillside and overlook Pittsburgh neighborhood with sweeping skyline views and steep, stair-stepped streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Grandview Avenue at Shiloh Street, where view-facing restaurants, corner bars, and small galleries line the ridge. Duquesne Incline, Monongahela Incline, and the Grandview Overlook serve as local pillars, tying daily routines to the city’s topography. Brick rowhouses and early-20th-century homes sit on tight blocks, often paired with pocket gardens and long front steps. Emerald View Park and the hillside trails add a green counterpoint to the dining strip. At dusk, the overlooks turn into a quiet promenade above the rivers.
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Public facts and zoning for 55 Ruth St
Beds
2
Baths
1
Sq. Ft.
1,128
Stories
2
Lot Size
3,750 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1907
Year Renovated
—
County
Allegheny County
APN
0004R00249000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026.
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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 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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