For Rent48d on marketHistoric · 96 yrs
5648 Melvin St
Pittsburgh, PA, 15217 • Squirrel Hill South • Allegheny County
$2,600/mo
$1/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,792Sqft
1930Built
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Character Home
Built 1930 · 96 years of history
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48 days on market
Established listing
$1/sqft
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About this home
Townhouse · Built 1930 · Historic
AVAILABLE NOW! Spacious brick townhome on highly sought-after Melvin Street in Squirrel Hill. This home offers a generous floor plan with central A/C and gorgeous hardwood floors throughout. Features include three full bedrooms plus bright sunroom that could serve as a (captive) fourth bedroom or office/flex space. Galley style kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The large basement provides ample storage, washer and dryer, and a 220-volt outlet in the garage for electric vehicle charging. Plenty of outdoor space with covered front and back porch. Conveniently located near universities, hospitals, Murray Avenue shops and restaurants, Schenley Park, Oakland, and Shadyside. Sorry, no pets.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights three full bedrooms, bright sunroom, and plenty of outdoor space as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$17/month
Principal & Interest$13
Property Tax$3
Insurance$1
Down payment20% ($520)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $2,080 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeTownhouse
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingNatural Gas
PetsNo Pets
Parking1 Attached Garage space
LaundryIn Unit
Property
Home typeTownhouse
Sub-typeTownhouse
Year built1930
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSquirrel Hill South
Annual tax$3,923
Parcel0087F00137000000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
7 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Window Treatments
Appliances
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Washer
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
In Unit
Exterior Features
Exterior
Architecture Style: Two Story
Built In
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Garage Door Opener
Heating system: Hot Water
Heating: Gas
Multi Pane
Pets - No
Screens
Window Treatments
Parking
Attached
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Rent
Days on market48
Est. value$338,400
Est. rent$2,470/mo
Tax rate1.56%
Price/sqft$1
On marketFeb 18, 2026
PostedFeb 19, 2026
MLS updatedMar 4, 2026
Tour days6
Views134
Favorites7
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Pittsburgh, PA, 15217
Price history
11 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 6, 2025Listed For Rent$2,600$1WPMLS
Nov 6, 2025Listing Removed$2,600$1WPMLS
Sep 8, 2025Price Change$2,600$1WPMLS
Sep 1, 2025Listed For Rent$3,000$2WPMLS
Jun 25, 2024Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals
Jun 18, 2024Listed For Rent$2,975$2Zillow Rentals
Apr 1, 2021Listing Removed——RE/MAX International
Mar 30, 2021Price Change$2,300$1RE/MAX International
Mar 10, 2021Listed For Rent$2,500$1Zillow Rental Manager
Dec 8, 2020Listing Removed$2,500$1RE/MAX REALTY BROKERS
Dec 6, 2020Listed For Rent$2,500$1RE/MAX REALTY BROKERS
Listed For Rent$2,600
Nov 6, 2025•$1/sqft•WPMLS
Listing Removed$2,600
Nov 6, 2025•$1/sqft•WPMLS
Price Change$2,600
Sep 8, 2025•$1/sqft•WPMLS
Listed For Rent$3,000
Sep 1, 2025•$2/sqft•WPMLS
Listing Removed—
Jun 25, 2024•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$2,975
Jun 18, 2024•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed—
Apr 1, 2021•RE/MAX International
Price Change$2,300
Mar 30, 2021•$1/sqft•RE/MAX International
Listed For Rent$2,500
Mar 10, 2021•$1/sqft•Zillow Rental Manager
Listing Removed$2,500
Dec 8, 2020•$1/sqft•RE/MAX REALTY BROKERS
Listed For Rent$2,500
Dec 6, 2020•$1/sqft•RE/MAX REALTY BROKERS
Tax history
24 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2025$3,923$159,400
Apr 8, 2024$3,673$159,400
Apr 8, 2023$754$159,400
Apr 8, 2022$754$159,400
Apr 8, 2021$754$159,400
Apr 8, 2020$739$159,400
Apr 8, 2019$754$159,400
Apr 8, 2018$3,607$159,400
Apr 8, 2017$3,607$159,400
Apr 8, 2016$754$159,400
Apr 8, 2015$3,528$159,400
Apr 8, 2014—$159,400
Apr 8, 2013—$159,400
Apr 8, 2012—$79,500
Apr 8, 2011—$79,500
Apr 8, 2010—$79,500
Apr 8, 2009—$79,500
Apr 8, 2008—$79,500
Apr 8, 2007—$79,500
Apr 8, 2006—$103,100
Apr 8, 2005—$103,100
Apr 8, 2004—$103,100
Apr 8, 2003—$103,100
Apr 8, 2002—$103,100
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Local context around this listing
Pittsburgh, PA • Allegheny County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby zip codes
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