$98,262
SOLD MAR 26, 2025
6 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,557 Sq Ft
10,864 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$38 Per Sq Ft

21% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of March 2025

Observatory Hill grande dame boasts a treasure trove of preserved architectural detailing, a fenced in yard + driveway, and 3 levels of living space across 2500+ square feet. A roomy front porch presents a proper entry foyer complete with grand staircase. Pocket doors, ultra high ceilings, and original fireplaces + built-ins adorn the living / dining rooms, kitchen and half bath. Floors 2 and 3 host a full hall bathroom and 6 private bedrooms - offering an abundance of space for functional and cosmetic improvements. Outside, a new deck overlooks a coveted fully-fenced .25 acre yard with sweeping views of the northern hills. Enjoy a newer roof, furnace, electrical panel, and a private driveway that stretches to the rear of the property. This one-of-a-kind opportunity to create the grand city home of your dreams should not be missed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Emily Fraser

PIATT SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY License #AB068700 Listed on: 01/22/2025

PIATT SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Max Begler

RIVER POINT REALTY, LLC License #RS356573

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,055

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 10,864 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,557 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 5 Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,055

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Municipality: Observatory Hill
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2494
  • Lot Size: 0.2494
  • Architectural Style: Three Story, Victorian
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1910
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Pittsburgh

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2055.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 22, 2025
Closed on
Mar 21, 2025
Sold by
Hogan Rose Marie
Bought by
Connolly Evangelene Rae
Seller's Agent
Emily Fraser
PIATT SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Max Begler
RIVER POINT REALTY, LLC
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$98,262
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,738
-21.39%
Views
72
Current Estimated Value
$110,561

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,299
Avg. Annual Appreciation
30.74%
Original Mortgage
$88,436
Outstanding Balance
$88,136
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$22,425

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2003
Sold by
Mcgrath John
Bought by
Hogan Rose Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$34,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $98,262 --
Deed $40,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $88,436 New Conventional
Previous Owner $34,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/26/2025 03/26/25 Sold $98,262 -21.4% $38 / Sq Ft
01/27/2025 01/27/25 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2025 01/22/25 For Sale $125,000 -- $49 / 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
2025 $2,055 $89,200 $20,500 $68,700
2024 $2,055 $89,200 $20,500 $68,700
2023 $2,055 $89,200 $20,500 $68,700
2022 $2,028 $89,200 $20,500 $68,700
2021 $1,954 $89,200 $20,500 $68,700
2020 $2,019 $89,200 $20,500 $68,700
2019 $2,019 $89,200 $20,500 $68,700
2018 $1,526 $89,200 $20,500 $68,700
2017 $2,019 $89,200 $20,500 $68,700
2016 $422 $89,200 $20,500 $68,700
2015 $422 $89,200 $20,500 $68,700
2014 $1,974 $89,200 $20,500 $68,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: West Penn Multi-List

MLS Number: 1685709

West Penn Multi-List

APN: 0162-R-00159-0000-00