For Sale117d on market
3953 Dowling Ave
Pittsburgh, PA, 15221 • Forest Hills • Allegheny County
$250,000
-$10,000 since Mar 12, 2026
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
0.18 acLot
1950Built
Property DNA
Two Story Style
Built 1950 · 76 years of history
2 Fireplaces
Cozy heat source
Garage
Attached · Garage · Garage Door Opener
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1950
Beautifully updated three-bedroom charmer in Wilkins Township! Welcome to this wonderfully refreshed home featuring a spacious living room and a dining room that seamlessly opens into the kitchen. The kitchen offers a convenient galley bar area—perfect for gathering with friends and family while the cook prepares meals—and has been tastefully updated with new appliances, granite countertops, and a door leading to a lovely deck ideal for summer BBQs. The first floor also boasts a very large, cozy family room with beautiful full windows and a brand-new working fireplace. Upstairs, you’ll find three comfortable bedrooms and a beautifully updated full bathroom. A winding driveway leads to an integral one-car garage, with plenty of additional off-street parking. Comfortable living at your fingertips!!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights convenient galley bar area, integral one-car garage, and beautifully updated three-bedroom charmer as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,546/month
Principal & Interest$1,213
Property Tax$250
Insurance$83
Down payment20% ($50,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.11% rate · 30yr fixed · $200,000 loan
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At a glance
Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1950
HeatingForced Air, Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking1 Attached Garage space
Lot7,840 sqft
Days on Zillow117 Days
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTwo Story
ConditionResale
Year built1950
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Gas
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Fireplaces2
Lot7,840 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodForest Hills
Annual tax$2,880
Parcel0372P00276000000
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Some Gas Appliances
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Stove
Heating
Forced Air
Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached
Garage
Garage Door Opener
Construction
Brick
Pool Features
None
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market117
Est. value$246,400
Est. rent$1,355/mo
Tax rate1.56%
On marketDec 11, 2025
PostedDec 11, 2025
Last sold$80,000
MLS updatedApr 1, 2026
Tour days9
Views2,504
Favorites247
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Pittsburgh, PA, 15221
Price history
10 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 12, 2026Price Change$250,000—WPMLS
Mar 8, 2026Price Change$260,000—WPMLS
Dec 11, 2025Listed For Sale$270,000—WPMLS
Nov 17, 2025Sold$80,000—Public Record
Sep 27, 2024Price Change$100,000—WPMLS
Aug 1, 2024Price Change$119,900—WPMLS
Jul 25, 2024Price Change$124,900—WPMLS
Jul 11, 2024Price Change$129,900—WPMLS
Jun 29, 2024Listed For Sale$134,900—WPMLS
Oct 5, 2009Sold$69,500—Public Record
Price Change$250,000
Mar 12, 2026•WPMLS
Price Change$260,000
Mar 8, 2026•WPMLS
Listed For Sale$270,000
Dec 11, 2025•WPMLS
Sold$80,000
Nov 17, 2025•Public Record
Price Change$100,000
Sep 27, 2024•WPMLS
Price Change$119,900
Aug 1, 2024•WPMLS
Price Change$124,900
Jul 25, 2024•WPMLS
Price Change$129,900
Jul 11, 2024•WPMLS
Listed For Sale$134,900
Jun 29, 2024•WPMLS
Sold$69,500
Oct 5, 2009•Public Record
Tax history
24 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2025$2,059$51,500
Apr 7, 2024$1,926$51,500
Apr 7, 2023$244$51,500
Apr 7, 2022$244$51,500
Apr 7, 2021$244$51,500
Apr 7, 2020$239$51,500
Apr 7, 2019$244$51,500
Apr 7, 2018$1,841$51,500
Apr 7, 2017$1,841$51,500
Apr 7, 2016$244$51,500
Apr 7, 2015$1,689$51,500
Apr 7, 2014—$51,500
Apr 7, 2013—$54,500
Apr 7, 2012—$63,500
Apr 7, 2011—$63,500
Apr 7, 2010—$63,500
Apr 7, 2009—$63,500
Apr 7, 2008—$63,500
Apr 7, 2007—$63,500
Apr 7, 2006—$63,500
Apr 7, 2005—$63,500
Apr 7, 2004—$63,500
Apr 7, 2003—$78,500
Apr 7, 2002—$78,500
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Pittsburgh, PA • Allegheny County
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