Cozy Cape Cod charm meets modern updates in this inviting 3-bedroom frame home, featuring a unique captive 3rd bedroom. The main level offers an open spacious living & dining area enhanced by new luxury vinyl tile flooring & a bay window & seat creating a comfortable & stylish setting for everyday living & entertaining. Natural Light! Generous closet & storage! The kitchen opens to a rear patio & level yard—perfect for outdoor dining or relaxing evenings & can be easily fenced for a pet. Basement offers potential to be finished into a den, home office, or additional living space. Major improvements include a new 200-amp electrical service & new retaining wall. The roof & furnace are older systems that are currently operational & have been maintained over time. Conveniently located on Universal Road with EZ access to public transportation, shopping & dining along Frankstown & Rodi Roads. Quick access to Parkway East (Route 376) makes commuting to Oakland & Downtown Pittsburgh a breeze.
Est. $1,220 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 951 Universal Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Mar 4, 2026
Sold
$105,000
$112/sq ft
West Penn MLS #1736462
Mar 2, 2026
Delisted
—
Mar 2, 2026
Sold
$105,000
$112/sq ft
Jan 24, 2026
Contingent
—
Jan 9, 2026
Listed
$119,900
$127/sq ft
West Penn MLS #1463625
Sep 25, 2020
Sold
$38,900
$41/sq ft
Aug 27, 2020
Pending
—
Aug 22, 2020
Listed
$40,000
$43/sq ft
+15
One owner home now on the market. Open living room and dining room area. Main floor has bedroom, full bath and kitchen with eat-in area. Additional room upstairs with built-in shelves can be den/play area. Second bedroom is captive with 3 closets and built-in shelves. Unfinished basement with laundry and storage area leads to garage.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,109
$12,400 + $34,500
$46,900
2025
$2,109 (+7.7%)
$12,400 + $34,500
$46,900
2024
$1,959
$12,400 + $34,500
$46,900
2023
$1,959 (+1.2%)
$12,400 + $34,500
$46,900
2022
$1,936 (+1.0%)
$12,400 + $34,500
$46,900
2021
$1,917 (+66.5%)
$12,400 + $34,500
$46,900
2020
$1,151
$12,400 + $34,500
$46,900
2019
$1,151 (+5.6%)
$12,400 + $16,500
$28,900
2018
$1,090 (+3.5%)
$12,400 + $16,500
$28,900
2017
$1,054 (−3.3%)
$12,400 + $16,500
$28,900
2015
$1,090 (+1.8%)
$12,400 + $16,500
$28,900
2014
$1,070
$12,400 + $16,500
$28,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,706 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
941
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Allegheny County
APN
0539F00383000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
R5
Garden Apartment Residence District
R-5 Districts are established in an effort to provide a variety of dwelling unit types within the Municipality, including rental apartments and condominiums where open space is provided in the form of common open spaces and recreation areas. To these ends, development is limited to those uses expressly permitted and certain bulk and area regulations are established.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Multiple units
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Parking
Features: Built In, Garage Door Opener
# of Parking (Total): 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Has Basement
Basement Information: Interior Entry
Room 1 Information
Laundry
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 6x8
Room 2 Information
Bonus Room
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 16x11
Room 3 Information
Bedroom 2
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 11x14
Room 4 Information
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9x9
Room 5 Information
Kitchen
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 14x9
Room 6 Information
Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11x14
Room 7 Information
Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11x14
Room 8 Information
Entry/Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 2x2
Equipment
Appliances: Some Gas Appliances, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Interior Features
Window Features: Multi Pane
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt
Construction Details: Frame
Has Home Warranty
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.2228
Lot Size Acres: 0.2228
Lot Size Dimensions: 61.93x175x48.37x175
Property Information
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $46,900
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,109
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 941
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,706 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: —
County: Allegheny County
APN: 0539F00383000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Penn Hills Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
Linton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
Penn Hills Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
4/10 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
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Pittsburgh, PA • 15235
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.1 hours in
June and 2.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.1 hrs
2.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$162,000 – $196,000
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