There is no need in a car when you live in walking distance to CMU and PITT. It is also just a short bus ride to Downtown, Squirrel Hill, Shady Side, Waterfront or South Side. This location could not be better. The house features spacious rooms with newer windows, hardwoods on the main floor, finished basement with a sauna, and lots of off-street parking.
- PA
- Squirrel Hill
- 15217
- 5246 Forbes Ave
- MLS# 1627127
- Date Listed10/10/2023
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 3 Full baths, 1 Half baths
- Lot Size 0.16 acres (6,861 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Single Family
- County Allegheny-East
- Year Built 1930
- Water Public
- Square Feet 1,856 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $269.34
Interior Features
- Appliances Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Cooling Central Air
- Heating Natural Gas, Hot Water
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Asphalt
- Lot Size Acres 0.16
- Lot Size SQFT 6,860.70
- Lot Features -
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $5,011
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
2.76 mi
Distance
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy
Public • 6 - 12 • Serves this home
1.77 mi
Distance
Pittsburgh Allderdice High School
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
1.74 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
2.76 mi
Distance
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy
Public • 6 - 12 • Serves this home
1.77 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 12
1.95 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
2.22 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 12
3.13 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
3.35 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
4.45 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
5.63 mi
Distance
Pittsburgh Allderdice High School
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
1.74 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2023 | Sold | $418,540.00 16.28% |
| 11/13/2023 | Pending | $499,900.00 |
| 10/13/2023 | Contingent | $499,900.00 |
| 10/10/2023 | Active | $499,900.00 |
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5413 Guarino Road | Listing | 5 | 4 | Oct 29, 2025 | $699,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $748,326 |
| 1699 Beechwood Blvd | Listing | 3 | 4 | Oct 29, 2025 | $649,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $520,475 |
| 4111 Beehner Road | 3 | 2 | Oct 29, 2025 | $249,900 | Nov 30, 2025 | - |
| 838 Kennebec Street | 3 | 2 | Oct 29, 2025 | $299,900 | Nov 30, 2025 | - |
| 3617 COLMAR | 4 | 4 | Oct 02, 2025 | $699,000 | Nov 30, 2025 | - |
| 4786 Sciota St | 2 | 2 | Oct 10, 2025 | $170,000 | Nov 30, 2025 | - |
| 6850 Reynolds Street | 6 | 4 | Nov 18, 2025 | $1,275,000 | Nov 30, 2025 | - |
| 3209 Juliet St | 3 | 2 | Oct 30, 2025 | $124,900 | Nov 30, 2025 | - |
| 5707 Walnut Street | 5 | 4 | Nov 17, 2025 | $990,000 | Nov 30, 2025 | - |
| 618 ELLSWORTH PL | 3 | 4 | Oct 03, 2025 | $899,900 | Nov 30, 2025 | - |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,854 | 310,716 | 1,241,739 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 6,980 | 5,612 | 1,701 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 37.9 | 36.7 | 42.1 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $79,459 | $52,306 | $64,381 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $55,780 | $36,024 | $39,898 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 76 | 87 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 19.8°F | 19.8°F | 19.8°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 84.5°F | 84.5°F | 84.5°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.22" | 38.22" | 37.62" | 38" |
56/100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score ®
62/100
Good Transit
Transit Score ®
55/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Some errands can be accomplished on foot. Many nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.Transit Summary
21 nearby routes: 21 bus, 0 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 50/100, Transit Score: 39/100, Bike Score: 49/100.
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Frequently Asked Questions for 5246 Forbes Ave
Source: Realty.com
5246 Forbes Ave, Squirrel Hill, PA 15217 is a Single Family 1,856 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 23 photos available of this 4 bed, 4 bath house, listed at $499,900. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 23 photos of 5246 Forbes Ave.
Our records indicate that 5246 Forbes Ave was built in 1930.
The full address for this home is 5246 Forbes Ave, Squirrel Hill, PA 15217.
5246 Forbes Ave has been listed on Realty.com since Tue October 10, 2023
Some errands can be accomplished on foot. Many nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 50/100, Transit Score: 39/100, Bike Score: 49/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 5246 Forbes Ave. Lincoln Elementary School (Grades: PK - 5), Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy (Grades: 6 - 12), Pittsburgh Allderdice High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Coldwell Banker Realty
(tel: 952-844-6000)
Listing agent:
Lexi Mayorova
(tel: 412-521-2222)
(#226443)
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