Welcome to 1243 Universal Road, a perfectly sized house ready for all of your personal touches. As you pull into the drive, take note of the covered front porch, long driveway with extra parking, the back yard with another covered space, and both a detached and integral garage. The first floor holds the primary bedroom and a full bath! The second floor has two additional bedrooms and a half bathroom. Before you leave, check out the basement area that is ready for all of your storage needs. The basement area also features a laundry space, access to the rear yard, and the integral garage. Everything about this house is manageable inside and out!
For sale
$135,000
1243 Universal Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
3beds
1,163sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
6,316.2 Square Feet Lot
$135,000 Zestimate®
$116/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 09, 2026 at 07:59am
Listed by:
Daniel Howell 724-864-2121,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 724-864-2121
Source: WPMLS,MLS#: 1742794
Originating MLS: West Penn Multi-List
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11x9
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 12x11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 11x11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11x11
Entry foyer
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11x11
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15x11
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,163
- Total interior livable area: 1,163 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Built In, Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,316.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 55 x 134
Details
- Parcel number: 0538S00359000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation
Location
- Region: Pittsburgh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $116/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $72,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,460
- Date on market: 3/9/2026
Estimated market value
$135,000
$107,000 - $161,000
$1,390/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $135,000$116/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,349 +6.4% | $54,700 |
| 2024 | $2,207 +753.1% | $54,700 |
| 2023 | $259 | $54,700 |
| 2022 | $259 +42.9% | $54,700 |
| 2021 | $181 +2% | $54,700 |
| 2020 | $177 -2% | $54,700 |
| 2019 | $181 -67.4% | $54,700 |
| 2018 | $556 -72.1% | $54,700 |
| 2017 | $1,995 +671.3% | $54,700 |
| 2016 | $259 -86.2% | $54,700 |
| 2015 | $1,877 +635.8% | $54,700 |
| 2014 | $255 | $54,700 -5.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $57,700 +6.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $54,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $54,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $54,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $54,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $54,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $54,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $54,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $54,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $54,400 -21.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $69,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $69,400 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$872/mo
Principal & interest
$696
Property taxes
$176
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 15235
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Penn Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Linton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 4/10Penn Hills Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Penn Hills
Source: WPMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




