2801 McDowell St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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2801 McDowell St
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Marshall - Shadeland
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,772 sqft

$152,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $848/mo*
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$152,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $848/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,772 sqft

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Description

Welcome to 2801 McDowell w/approx 2100 sq-ft of living space. Stepping inside, you will be taken by the large room sizes of every room, 9' ceilings, original woodwork & pristine white oak flooring throughout the 1st & 2nd floors. The large living room boasts an original slate decorative fireplace. A generous sized dining room features great window exposure & 2nd original decorative fireplace. The extraordinarily large kitchen w/adjacent 1st floor full bathroom. The 2nd floor has two very large bedrooms AND a 2nd den/family room space at the top of the stairs. The larger bedroom on this floor has an ensuite half bath that is large enough to add a tub or shower. The charming third floor has 2 more rooms that can be used as bedrooms, a home office or extra storage. The basement is a full walk up basement which is convenient for storage. Many updates include: NEW energy efficient double pane windows, new electric panel, NEW hot water heater, NEW copper water line & expansion tank.
2801 McDowell St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,772 sqft single-family home in Marshall - Shadeland, built in 1905. It last sold for $110,000 on Jun 15, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $152,400, with a rent estimate of $1,879/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 2801 McDowell St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Wood

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1905
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2178 sqft

Price History for 2801 McDowell St

DatePriceEventSource
06/15/2021$110,000Sold
WPMLS #1493016
04/14/2021$129,900PendingRE/MAX International #1493016
04/14/2021$129,900ContingentWPMLS #1493016
04/07/2021$129,900Listed For SaleWPMLS #1493016
12/06/2017$55,250Sold
WPMLS #1300101
11/14/2017$64,900PendingAgent Provided
09/04/2017$64,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/16/2017$69,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Pittsburgh

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$239K
$14.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.0%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$174
$10MoM
Available listings
2459
257MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,327
Assessment$53,900
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2801 McDowell St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2647 Brighton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$100,000
04/30/26
3
1
1,845
2645 Brighton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$80,000
10/31/25
3
1
1,800
1201 Superior Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$127,000
08/13/25
3
2
1,491
1210 Woodland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$75,000
12/30/25
4
1
1,867
1210 Thelma St, Pittsburgh, PA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$63,450
11/20/25
3
1
1,452
1226 Woodland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$180,000
11/03/25
4
1
1,635
2929 Frederick St, Pittsburgh, PA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$74,000
11/07/25
3
1.5
1,550
865 Marshall Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$115,000
10/31/25
4
2
1,440
2703 Brighton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$210,000
09/05/25
3
1.5
1,450
3103 Shadeland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$195,000
10/07/25
3
2
1,721

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Neighborhood Overview

Marshall - Shadeland
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What Locals Say about Marshall - Shadeland

At least 34 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 76 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 71 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 70 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 69 % Say parking is easy

  • 67 % Say there's wildlife

  • 60 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say car is needed

  • 59 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 58 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 48 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 38 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 35 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 30 % Say it's quiet

  • 20 % Say there are community events

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  • Nakia D.
    "Many people walk their dogs up and down Marshall Avenue as well as California. People pick up after their dogs. "
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  • Rafiah D.
    "Not aware of any community events. The neighborhood can be great in certain areas but rough in others as far as the hoses and their upkeep."
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  • Ashley M.
    "It’s a nice community for the north side of Pittsburgh. It has a beautiful library and some continence stores as well as tons of pizza shops"
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  • Summ412901
    "Football games parades Pokémon go community days bike marathons Shopping car pools"
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  • Summ412901
    "It's great it's very accessible it's quiet like all areas it has its few problems here and there but it's a very great area to reside in"
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  • Lisa M.
    "My neighbors are friendly & look out for each other. I've made good friends here & like that it's close to downtown. My kids like the public school here & are excelling. We also take advantage of the local library, barber shop & stores nearby."
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  • Mcdermott W.
    "folks pretty much stay to themselves and we have a whole bunch of fun y character's that would make you laugh"
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  • Judith R.
    "I was born & raised here, left 17 yrs came back 6 yrs. very convenient area to downtown, food stores, and on bus line "
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  • Alexandernhines
    "I’m not much of a fan of this area. It’s not ideal for a growing family. If you’re away from home often, then it’s great, as some of the streets are narrow. This is an ideal area for first time home owners looking to learn about home ownership "
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  • Dasha C.
    "U just have to love it!!! It's a lot calmer now. Always been quiet minus the typical traffic. Everyone knows everyone"
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  • Ontrak4u
    "I was born an raised on the North and have watched it go from great to good to mediocre. Its not like it used to be, but it is still ripe with potential IF U get the right combo: area, landlord, affordable suitable housing."
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