Are you looking for the convenience of city living, w/ the privacy & enjoyment of a quiet street? You found it here at 862 Rothpletz St offering an off-street parking spot, central AC, & an ADT security system. The home w/ a wrap-around porch sits on a wooded lot & is sold w/ 2nd lot directly next to it. Beyond the back yard is the 259acre RiverviewPark offering piece of mind no one will build around you. Inside the home you will find Victorian high ceilings, a focal point fireplace in the LR, & a large eat-in kitchen with tiffany blue cabinets. All appliances sold w/ the house including the brand new never used microwave. The 2nd floor offers a master bdrm w/ private balcony overlooking the back yard, 2nd bdrm, & full bath w/ newly installed flooring. The 3rd floor offers the 3rd bdrm & bonus room to be used as a play room, home office, or even a 4th bdrm. The home is 1 block from the local Library, fire station, Riverview Valley Horse Stables, & direct access to Riverview Park.
Single-familyProperty Type
1901Year Built
9,150 sq ftLot Size
$120Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by • COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Bought with Kathy Dobos• #1 CHOICE REAL ESTATE
Source:West Penn MLS #1476377
Redfin Estimate
$142,694
$37K since sold in August 2025$4,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 26% higher than the average sale price ($113K) of 6 comparable homes.
Are you looking for the convenience of city living, w/ the privacy & enjoyment of a quiet street? You found it here at 862 Rothpletz St offering an off-street parking spot, central AC, & an ADT security system. The home w/ a wrap-around porch sits on a wooded lot & is sold w/ 2nd lot directly next to it. Beyond the back yard is the 259acre RiverviewPark offering piece of mind no one will build around you. Inside the home you will find Victorian high ceilings, a focal point fireplace in the LR, & a large eat-in kitchen with tiffany blue cabinets. All appliances sold w/ the house including the brand new never used microwave. The 2nd floor offers a master bdrm w/ private balcony overlooking the back yard, 2nd bdrm, & full bath w/ newly installed flooring. The 3rd floor offers the 3rd bdrm & bonus room to be used as a play room, home office, or even a 4th bdrm. The home is 1 block from the local Library, fire station, Riverview Valley Horse Stables, & direct access to Riverview Park.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$316 (−57.4%)
$12,000
2025
$742 (+7.4%)
$14,400 + $15,600
$30,000
2024
$691
$14,400 + $15,600
$30,000
2023
$691 (+1.3%)
$14,400 + $15,600
$30,000
2022
$682 (+150.0%)
$14,400 + $15,600
$30,000
2021
$273 (+0.5%)
$14,400 + $15,600
$30,000
2020
$272
$12,000
2019
$272
$12,000
2018
$272 (+0.2%)
$12,000
2017
$271 (−36.1%)
$12,000
2015
$424
$12,000
Tax history for 862 Rothpletz St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$316 (−57.4%)
$12,000
2025
$742 (+7.4%)
$14,400 + $15,600
$30,000
2024
$691
$14,400 + $15,600
$30,000
2023
$691 (+1.3%)
$14,400 + $15,600
$30,000
2022
$682 (+150.0%)
$14,400 + $15,600
$30,000
2021
$273 (+0.5%)
$14,400 + $15,600
$30,000
2020
$272
$12,000
2019
$272
$12,000
2018
$272 (+0.2%)
$12,000
2017
$271 (−36.1%)
$12,000
2015
$424
$12,000
*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
Heating Type: Central
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Old
Building Construction Quality: Fair
Exterior Wall: Frame
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SMITHVALE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,188
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: SMITHVALE PLAN PT 96 LOT 50X183 ROTHPLETZ ST IMP-DESC: 2 1/2 STY FRA HSE 862 FRA GAR
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,150
Legal Lot Number: 47
Legal Block Number: 76
School Tax District: CITY/PITTSBURGH
Municipality Name: PITTSBURGH WARD 27
Acres: 0.2101
Depth Footage: 183
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,188
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,150 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1901
Year Renovated: —
County: Allegheny County
APN: 0076L00047000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Pittsburgh Morrow K-5
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
Pittsburgh Perry High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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 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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In this area, properties receive around 8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$136,000 – $165,000
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