$240,000
SOLD MAY 23, 2025

242 Castle Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15234

3 Beds
2 Baths
875 Sq Ft
6,700 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$274 Per Sq Ft

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Public Transportation
  • Walk-Up Access

About This Home

As of May 2025

This charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is ready for you to make it your own. With main floor living and plenty of updates throughout, this hidden gem in Castle Shannon features beautiful hardwood floors, an updated kitchen with quartz countertops, newer appliances, and walkout access to a fully fenced backyard and covered rear patio - perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The finished basement offers additional living space, ideal for a game room, home gym, or cozy lounge. You'll find great storage throughout the home, plus extra space in the backyard shed. Conveniently located with easy access to shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, and more - this home blends comfort, style, and location in one great package.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matthew Gillespie

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY License #RS329644 Listed on: 04/18/2025

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Mirnela Ibisevic

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY License #RS361917

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,900

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 6,700 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 875 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Window Treatments
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Up Access

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,900

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

6,700 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Municipality: Castle Shannon
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1538
  • Lot Size: 0.1538
  • Directions: GPS
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1948
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Walk-Up Access
  • Appliances: Some Gas Appliances, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Window Treatments
  • Window Features: Window Treatments

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Built In, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.0

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: Keystone Oaks

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4900.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2026
Sold by
Sprinkles Leeann
Bought by
Sprinkles Leeann Trust and Sprinkles Leeann Revocable Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$233,099

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2025
Closed on
Jun 4, 2025
Sold by
Zaarour Adham
Bought by
Sprinkles Leeann
Seller's Agent
Matthew Gillespie
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Mirnela Ibisevic
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$240,000
Sold Price
$240,000
Views
54

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.72%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 1, 2022
Closed on
Jan 21, 2023
Sold by
Rosencrans James S
Bought by
Zaarour Adham
Seller's Agent
Shelley Killinger
REAL OF PENNSYLVANIA
Buyer's Agent
Philip Lewerth
HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
List Price
$214,000
Sold Price
$214,000
Views
139

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.04%
Original Mortgage
$203,300
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2018
Closed on
Nov 2, 2018
Sold by
Marks Andrew L
Bought by
Rosencrans James S and Haas Lauren M
Seller's Agent
Ray Kells
WPML Inactive User File
Buyer's Agent
Joey Booker
REALTY CO LLC
List Price
$146,000
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,000
2.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.76%
Original Mortgage
$147,283
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2009
Sold by
Banyai Jennifer A
Bought by
Marks Andrew L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,733
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2006
Sold by
Hannigan Thomas F
Bought by
Banyai Jennifer A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$87,400
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2001
Sold by
Szymanski David B and Szymanski Donna Lou
Bought by
Hannigan Thomas F and Flowers Janeen E
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 -- --
Deed $240,000 --
Deed $240,000 --
Deed $214,000 --
Deed $214,000 --
Special Warranty Deed $150,000 Pv Settlement Llc
Warranty Deed $97,500 --
Warranty Deed $109,300 --
Warranty Deed $78,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $203,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $147,283 FHA
Previous Owner $95,733 FHA
Previous Owner $87,400 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Sold $240,000 0.0% $274 / Sq Ft
04/18/2025 04/18/25 For Sale $240,000 +12.1% $274 / Sq Ft
01/26/2023 01/26/23 Pending -- -- --
01/24/2023 01/24/23 Sold $214,000 0.0% $245 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/01/2022 12/01/22 For Sale $214,000 +42.7% $245 / Sq Ft
11/02/2018 11/02/18 Sold $150,000 +2.7% $171 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/11/2018 09/11/18 For Sale $146,000 -- $167 / Sq Ft
Source: West Penn Multi-List

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 $4,900 $131,100 $35,200 $95,900
2024 $4,900 $131,100 $35,200 $95,900
2023 $3,944 $113,100 $35,200 $77,900
2022 $3,899 $113,100 $35,200 $77,900
2021 $3,831 $113,100 $35,200 $77,900
2020 $3,833 $113,100 $35,200 $77,900
2019 $2,926 $113,100 $35,200 $77,900
2018 $332 $70,100 $35,200 $34,900
2017 $2,257 $70,100 $35,200 $34,900
2016 $332 $70,100 $35,200 $34,900
2015 $332 $68,500 $35,200 $33,300
2014 $2,175 $68,500 $35,200 $33,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: West Penn Multi-List

MLS Number: 1697166

West Penn Multi-List

APN: 0249-A-00132-0000-00

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