$620,000
SOLD APR 9, 2025
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,630 Sq Ft
4,879 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$171 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

53 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Cooling Available
  • Public Transportation
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Home Security System
  • Kitchen Island

About This Home

As of April 2025

Start a new chapter at 1239 Highland Avenue! This spacious floorplan makes this home feel like an urban castle. The living room doubles as a study w/built-in bookshelves, tiled fireplace and windows that give great sunlight. Large Open "Chef's Kitchen" w/shaker cabinets, granite countertops, endless storage, double-wide stove w/oven, stainless steel finishes, breakfast bar, wine closet, and double wine cooler setup next to the island - built to entertain! The Upper level boasts high ceilings, large bedrooms, a laundry room, 2 walk-in closets, 2 fully updated bathrooms, walk-in shower included. The lower level is a stylish in-law suite, man cave or untapped income stream with it's own private entrance! In the rear, you will find a two-car detached garage and a deck with small yard. Walking distance to Highland Park, Restaurants, and Shops. A quick drive to the Zoo, Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Shadyside, Target and more! Don't miss out on this opportunity to own in this renowned community!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jaton Hopkins

RE/MAX SELECT REALTY License #RS327818 Listed on: 02/15/2025

RE/MAX SELECT REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Alexandra McCrossin

HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES License #RS357032

HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,463

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 4,879 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,630 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Cooktop<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Community Details

  • Public Transportation

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,463

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Municipality: Highland Park
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.112
  • Lot Size: 0.112
  • Directions: Use GPS
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1927
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Walk-Up Access
  • Appliances: Some Gas Appliances, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Tile
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen Island, Pantry

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Slate
  • Pool Features: None
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Off Street, On Street, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Electric
  • Security: Security System
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Pittsburgh

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3463.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 15, 2025
Closed on
May 22, 2025
Sold by
Bailey James H
Bought by
Bowell John Patrick
Seller's Agent
Jaton Hopkins
RE/MAX SELECT REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Alexandra McCrossin
HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
List Price
$640,000
Sold Price
$620,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.12%
Views
46
Current Estimated Value
$625,962

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,962
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.58%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 6, 2021
Closed on
Jan 13, 2022
Sold by
Vargas Vincent
Bought by
Bailey James H and Stanford Lisa D
Seller's Agent
Rhodora Moore
HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Buyer's Agent
Jody Yurcich
HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
List Price
$560,000
Sold Price
$560,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.08%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 6, 2021
Closed on
Nov 18, 2021
Sold by
Vincent Vargas
Bought by
Stanford Lisa D and Stanford Amp
Seller's Agent
Rhodora Moore
HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Buyer's Agent
Jody Yurcich
HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
List Price
$560,000
Sold Price
$560,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2014
Closed on
Apr 18, 2014
Sold by
Hein William D
Bought by
Vargas Vincent
Seller's Agent
Maria DePasquale
RE/MAX SELECT REALTY
List Price
$320,000
Sold Price
$345,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
7.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.59%
Original Mortgage
$293,250
Interest Rate
4.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2007
Sold by
Mengine Marianne
Bought by
Hein William D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,200
Interest Rate
6.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 1999
Sold by
Mengine Charles and Mengine Marianne
Bought by
Mengine Marianne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 1999
Sold by
Glacken John and Glacken Beth Phillips
Bought by
Mengine Charles J and Mengine Marianne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 1993
Sold by
Horwitz Barbara P
Bought by
Glacken John and Glacken Beth Phillips
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $620,000 --
Deed $560,000 --
Deed $560,000 --
Special Warranty Deed $345,000 --
Special Warranty Deed $254,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $137,500 --
Deed $112,000 --
Deed $112,000 --
Deed $560,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $350,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $373,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $350,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $293,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $187,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $203,200 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Sold $620,000 -3.1% $171 / Sq Ft
02/15/2025 02/15/25 For Sale $640,000 +14.3% $176 / Sq Ft
11/30/2021 11/30/21 Sold $560,000 0.0% $154 / Sq Ft
10/06/2021 10/06/21 For Sale $560,000 +62.3% $154 / Sq Ft
04/30/2014 04/30/14 Sold $345,000 +7.8% $143 / Sq Ft
02/06/2014 02/06/14 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2014 01/30/14 For Sale $320,000 -- $132 / Sq Ft
Source: West Penn Multi-List

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $3,463 $150,300 $60,700 $89,600
2023 $3,463 $150,300 $60,700 $89,600
2022 $3,418 $168,300 $60,700 $107,600
2021 $3,358 $150,300 $60,700 $89,600
2020 $3,401 $150,300 $60,700 $89,600
2019 $3,401 $150,300 $60,700 $89,600
2018 $2,635 $150,300 $60,700 $89,600
2017 $3,401 $150,300 $60,700 $89,600
2016 $711 $150,300 $60,700 $89,600
2015 $711 $150,300 $60,700 $89,600
2014 $3,326 $168,300 $60,700 $107,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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Map

Source: West Penn Multi-List

MLS Number: 1688508

West Penn Multi-List

APN: 0082-M-00155-0000-00