$161,000
SOLD NOV 22, 2024

1738 Barr Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15205

5 Beds
1 Bath
2,438 Sq Ft
6,499 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$66 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

About This Home

As of November 2024

~ Rare Opportunity To Renovate This Gem in One of the Hottest Neighborhoods In Pittsburgh! This solid brick home sits on a great lot featuring tree-lined streets, beautiful sidewalk neighborhood, handsome curb appeal, & lots of charm inside and out. Perfect for an investor or savvy homeowner looking to fully renovate and add their own personal touch! Highlights include original hardwood floors, wood doors & trim, antique fireplaces, spacious yard & wrap-around deck, skylights, cozy side porch connected to the dining and living room. Walk-out basement is great for finishing and turning into an entertainment space. Rear off-street parking opportunity! GREAT LOCATION - very quiet/private neighborhood with low traffic road, but mere minutes to Downtown! Exciting opportunity to bring this lovely home back to life!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Arron Groomes

YOUR TOWN REALTY LLC License #RS334943 Listed on: 10/24/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Dingus

REALTY CO LLC License #RS364708

REALTY CO LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 6,499 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,438 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Walk-Out Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Radiant Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Municipality: Crafton
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1492
  • Lot Size: 0.1492
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Three Story
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1929
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Radiant
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Carlynton

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4768.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 24, 2024
Closed on
Nov 27, 2024
Sold by
Holdbox L L C
Bought by
Staywalt Properties L L C
Seller's Agent
Arron Groomes
YOUR TOWN REALTY LLC
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Dingus
REALTY CO LLC
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$161,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
11.03%
Views
61

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
282.39%
Original Mortgage
$241,400
Outstanding Balance
$240,510
Interest Rate
6.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$154,954

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 24, 2024
Closed on
Oct 15, 2024
Sold by
Capuzzi Vincent C and Capuzzi Elizabeth Ann
Bought by
Holdbox Llc
Seller's Agent
Arron Groomes
YOUR TOWN REALTY LLC
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Dingus
REALTY CO LLC
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$161,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
11.03%
Views
61

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$241,400
Outstanding Balance
$240,510
Interest Rate
6.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$154,954

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 1968
Bought by
Capuzzi Vincent C and Elizabeth Ann
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 $110,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $161,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $241,400 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Price Changed $409,900 -1.2% $168 / Sq Ft
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Price Changed $414,900 -2.4% $170 / Sq Ft
06/11/2025 06/11/25 For Sale $424,900 +163.9% $174 / Sq Ft
11/22/2024 11/22/24 Sold $161,000 +11.0% $66 / Sq Ft
10/30/2024 10/30/24 Pending -- -- --
10/24/2024 10/24/24 For Sale $145,000 -- $59 / 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 $4,768 $119,000 $26,100 $92,900
2023 $4,768 $119,000 $26,100 $92,900
2022 $4,768 $119,000 $26,100 $92,900
2021 $563 $119,000 $26,100 $92,900
2020 $4,344 $119,000 $26,100 $92,900
2019 $4,263 $119,000 $26,100 $92,900
2018 $563 $119,000 $26,100 $92,900
2017 $4,032 $119,000 $26,100 $92,900
2016 $563 $119,000 $26,100 $92,900
2015 $563 $119,000 $26,100 $92,900
2014 $3,739 $119,000 $26,100 $92,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: West Penn Multi-List

MLS Number: 1677309

West Penn Multi-List

APN: 0039-F-00106-0000-00