NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 Rossmore Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15226

Brookline Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $207,000 - $230,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,248 Sq Ft
$172/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 3, 2025

Last sale price $217,000 $174 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,272 / mo

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Carpet
  • Public Transportation

About This Home

As of October 2025

Welcome to 538 Rossmore Avenue in Brookline! This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath brick home has been lovingly maintained by the same family for nearly 100 years—a true testament to pride of ownership and community roots. Inside, the dining room, accented by a charming dish rail once used to display treasured plates, has long been the backdrop for family gatherings and holiday celebrations. The kitchen features granite countertops, offering both style and functionality for everyday living and entertaining. Outdoors, discover a private backyard oasis complete with a garden, water feature, chimenea, and gazebo—the perfect setting for relaxing evenings with friends and family. Rear off-street parking adds convenience to this well-kept home. Beyond the property itself, this residence reflects a family legacy of local business, raising children here, and cherishing the Brookline community. Now it’s ready to welcome its next chapter.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Hoberman

RE/MAX SELECT REALTY License #RS341320 Listed on: 08/29/2025

RE/MAX SELECT REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Brooklyn Jones

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY License #RS377549

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,437

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 3,302 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,248 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Window Treatments
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • Brookline 02 Plan Subdivision
  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,437

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

3,302 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Municipality: Brookline
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0758
  • Lot Size: 0.0758
  • Subdivision Name: Brookline 02 Plan
  • Directions: Use GPS
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Two Story
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry
  • Appliances: Some Gas Appliances, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Other
  • Interior Amenities: Window Treatments
  • Window Features: Window Treatments

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Pool Features: None
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Pittsburgh

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1437.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2025
Closed on
Oct 6, 2025
Sold by
Bisi Mark and Bisi Susan M
Bought by
William Gabelhart
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Hoberman
RE/MAX SELECT REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Brooklyn Jones
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$217,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-3.56%
Views
53
Current Estimated Value
$214,364

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,636
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.89%
Original Mortgage
$210,490
Outstanding Balance
$209,350
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$5,014
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
William Gabelhart $217,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open William Gabelhart $210,490
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/03/2025 10/03/25 Sold $217,000 -3.6% $174 / Sq Ft
09/16/2025 09/16/25 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2025 08/29/25 For Sale $225,000 -- $180 / Sq Ft
Source: West Penn Multi-List

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,339 $58,100 $21,600 $36,500
2024 $1,339 $58,100 $21,600 $36,500
2023 $1,339 $58,100 $21,600 $36,500
2022 $1,321 $58,100 $21,600 $36,500
2021 $1,239 $58,100 $21,600 $36,500
2020 $1,315 $58,100 $21,600 $36,500
2019 $1,315 $58,100 $21,600 $36,500
2018 $962 $58,100 $21,600 $36,500
2017 $1,315 $58,100 $21,600 $36,500
2016 $275 $58,100 $21,600 $36,500
2015 $275 $58,100 $21,600 $36,500
2014 $1,286 $58,100 $21,600 $36,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jennifer Hoberman

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jennifer Hoberman

    RE/MAX

    (412) 260-5183

    1 in this area

    107 Total Sales

    Jennifer Hoberman
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Brooklyn Jones

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    (412) 831-3800

    1 in this area

    4 Total Sales

    Brooklyn Jones
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Map

Source: West Penn Multi-List

MLS Number: 1718030

West Penn Multi-List

APN: 0062-L-00187-0000-00

Pennsylvania Allegheny County Pittsburgh 15226 Brookline

538 Rossmore Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

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