$235,000
SOLD JUL 11, 2025
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,498 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$157 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Public Transportation
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Ross Elementary School Rated A
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome home to 159 2nd Ave! This charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is nestled in the heart of Ross Township and is located just minutes from the North Hills High School and Second Avenue Park. Step inside on the first floor to a bright and inviting layout featuring a spacious living room, formal dining area, and a kitchen with its very own walk-in pantry. Upstairs, you’ll find all three bedrooms along with a full bathroom. The finished basement offers even more living space, including a cozy den - perfect for a home office, playroom, or extra lounge space. A half bath and a huge laundry area with tons of storage wrap up the lower level area. Enjoy quiet mornings or evening hangouts on the front porch or the back porch that overlooks the large backyard. With ample off-street parking available in both the front and rear of the home, there’s room for everyone. A one-year home warranty is included!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristi Stebler

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY License #RS329764 Listed on: 05/27/2025

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Last Buyer's Agent

Rachel Novalesi

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,104

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,498 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 5 Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

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

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

$3,104

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Municipality: Ross Twp
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.287
  • Lot Size: 0.287
  • Directions: Babcock Blvd - Hillcrest Drive - Orchard Drive - Thompson Drive Ext - L Second Ave
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Two Story
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Appliances: Some Gas Appliances, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Pool Features: None
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

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

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: North Hills

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3104.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2025
Closed on
Jul 11, 2025
Sold by
Stehle Polly Ann and Stehle Ralph C
Bought by
Strickland Laura and Strickland Robert
Seller's Agent
Kristi Stebler
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Rachel Novalesi
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS
List Price
$249,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-5.62%
Views
30

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
62.64%
Original Mortgage
$215,000
Outstanding Balance
$215,000
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$36,559

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 1988
Bought by
Stehle Polly Ann and Stehle Ralph C
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 $235,000 --
Deed $235,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $215,000 New Conventional
Closed $215,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $117,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $110,500 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Sold $235,000 -5.6% $157 / Sq Ft
05/27/2025 05/27/25 For Sale $249,000 -- $166 / 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 $3,104 $114,400 $40,700 $73,700
2024 $3,104 $114,400 $40,700 $73,700
2023 $3,104 $114,400 $40,700 $73,700
2022 $3,028 $114,400 $40,700 $73,700
2021 $541 $114,400 $40,700 $73,700
2020 $2,984 $114,400 $40,700 $73,700
2019 $2,938 $114,400 $40,700 $73,700
2018 $541 $114,400 $40,700 $73,700
2017 $2,886 $114,400 $40,700 $73,700
2016 $541 $114,400 $40,700 $73,700
2015 $541 $114,400 $40,700 $73,700
2014 $2,825 $114,400 $40,700 $73,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: West Penn Multi-List

MLS Number: 1702966

West Penn Multi-List

APN: 0430-P-00194-0000-00