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1534 Monterey St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212

3beds
3baths
1,715sqft
$535,000
$312price/sqft
$4,353/moest. monthly cost
$174,120/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to 1534 Monterey Street, where historic charm meets modern city living in the heart of Pittsburgh's beloved Historic Mexican War Streets. Beautifully restored, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home blends the homes original character with thoughtful updates designed for today's lifestyle. The bright, open main level showcases original hardwood floors, tall baseboards, and a gas log fireplace, creating a warm and inviting space for everyday living. The living and dining areas flow effortlessly into the functional kitchen with bar seating, making entertaining feel easy and connected. A convenient first-floor powder room is ready for guests before everyone heads outside to the lush backyard, where a brick patio with a custom retractable awning creates the perfect setting for dinner parties, morning coffee, or relaxing summer evenings. Upstairs, the second floor features two bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with an updated en-suite bath and the convenience of second-floor laundry. The third-floor suite, complete with its own full bath, offers incredible flexibility as a guest retreat, home office, or bonus living space. Throughout the home, custom shutters add both style and privacy. One of the neighborhood's most coveted features awaits outside: a brand-new two-car concrete parking pad (2025)—a true luxury in the city. Additional improvements include refinished hardwood floors (2018), a new hot water heater (2019), replaced gas line (2019), staircase runner (2020), new attic insulation (2026), and a new roof over the rear addition (2026). Just blocks from Allegheny Commons Park, the Children's Museum, National Aviary, Randyland, neighborhood cafés and restaurants, the North Shore, Downtown, stadiums, theaters, and miles of riverfront trails, 1534 Monterey offers the perfect balance of historic character, modern comfort, and one of Pittsburgh's most vibrant, walkable neighborhoods.

Getting Around

81
WalkingVery Walkable
53
TransitGood Transit
60
BikeBikeable

Schools

3/10
Pittsburgh King K-8Grades PK-80.5 mi
2/10

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Resale
  • Year built: 1865

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction materials: Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Three Story,Victorian
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Some Gas Appliances,Dryer,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Interior Entry,Storage Space

Bedroom2

  • Level: Upper
  • Dimensions: 14x9

Bedroom3

  • Level: Upper
  • Dimensions: 22x12

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 15x14

Features

  • Window Treatments
  • Window features: Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Tile
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,715
  • Total interior livable area: 1,715 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 12x11

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 17x15

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Upper
  • Dimensions: 25x12

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 0023E00256000B00

Features

  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Stories: 3

Lot

  • Lot size: 1,598 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 16 x 100 SF

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Off Street

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Cold Wave

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties

Flood
Tropical Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,705$32,460
Home Insurance *$316$3,792
Property Taxes $1,108$13,296
Electricity $224$2,692
Total$4,353$52,236
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$149,245/yr
40% on housing$130,590/yr
45% on housing$116,080/yr

Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 8,982Commercial: 984
Total Premiums$5.34M
Total Exposure$1.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.3%
8.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.4%
8.4%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -1.5%
-1.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$312This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 15212$150
Allegheny County$158

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 15212$121
Allegheny County$167

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-31Price change$535,000
2026-07-17Listed for sale$550,000
2017-06-22Sold$349,000
2017-05-10Pending sale$349,000
2017-04-23Listed for sale$349,000
2011-06-29Sold$237,500
2011-04-06Price change$249,900
2010-08-05Listed for sale$259,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentHeather Edmondson
BrokerageKELLER WILLIAMS EXCLUSIVE

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