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Single family home for sale at 1221 Palo Alto St, Central North Side, PA 15212 | MLS# 1769088 | Listing updated on 2026-08-17
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$750,000

Monthly Est:$3,733

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    2 Baths
  • Beds Icon1,936sqft

1221 Palo Alto St, Central North Side, PA 15212

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1867

  • $-- HOA

  • 0.05 acre lot

  • $387/sq.ft

Description

Welcome to 1221 Palo Alto Street, where timeless character meets modern convenience in the heart of Pittsburgh's coveted Historic Mexican War Streets. This beautifully maintained home offers the perfect blend of classic architecture, thoughtful updates, and an unbeatable walkable lifestyle.

The true showstopper is the massive two-car garage—a rare luxury in the city—featuring soaring vaulted ceilings and oversized dimensions that easily accommodate full-size vehicles, trucks, SUVs, or provide incredible space for storage, hobbies, or a workshop. It's a feature that's virtually impossible to find in this historic neighborhood.

Step outside and enjoy one of Pittsburgh's m
ost vibrant communities. Stroll to neighborhood favorites including local restaurants, cafés, pubs, and coffee shops, while world-class cultural destinations such as the Mattress Factory, Randyland, City of Asylum, the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, the National Aviary, and the Andy Warhol Museum are all just minutes away. The nearby parks, galleries, and entertainment venues create an unmatched urban lifestyle, with Downtown Pittsburgh just across the river.

Whether you're entertaining friends, exploring the neighborhood, or simply enjoying the charm of one of Pittsburgh's most iconic historic districts, 1221 Palo Alto Street delivers a unique opportunity to own a home where history, convenience, and one-of-a-kind amenities come together. Homes with a garage of this caliber in the Mexican War Streets are exceptionally rare making this property truly stand apart.

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  • Listing updated: August 17, 2026 at 1:55 pm
  • Listing Provided by: Todd Kilgore (412) 361-4000 DRE #RS330916 | HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES (412) 361-4000
  • Source: West Penn MLS-PA | MLS#: 1769088 West Penn MLS-PA

Property Details

  • Status

    Active Under Contract

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    3

  • County

    Allegheny North County

  • City

    Central North Side

  • Neighborhood

    --

  • Year Built

    1867

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    1,936 sqft

  • Lot Size

    0.05 acre lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    West Penn MLS

  • MLS Number

    1769088

  • MLS Status

    Contingent

  • Days on Market

    61

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 3

    Bathrooms: 2

Interior

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Flooring

    Carpet, Hardwood

  • Heating

    Gas

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1867

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Property Condition

    Resale

  • Roof

    Asphalt

  • Architectural Style

    Three Story, Victorian

  • Construction Materials

    Brick

Utilities & Energy

  • Water Source

    Public

  • Basement

    Interior Entry

  • Pool Features

    None

  • Parking Features

    Detached, Garage

Other Features

  • Subdivision Name

    Buena Vista Trac

  • Community Features

    Public Transportation

Price History

DateEventPrice

08/17/2026

Source: mls_logoWest Penn MLS-PA #1769088

Contingent (Active Under Contract)

$750,000

$387/sqft

08/10/2026

Source: mls_logoWest Penn MLS-PA #1769088

Listed for Sale

$750,000 +22.95%

$387/sqft

05/27/2022

Source: mls_logoWest Penn MLS-PA #1549240

Price Increased

$610,000 +10.91%

$315/sqft

04/20/2022

Source: mls_logoWest Penn MLS-PA #1549240

Sold

$550,000

$284/sqft

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