NOT LISTED FOR SALE

259 Bascom Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15214

Perry North Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $177,000 - $191,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
883 Sq Ft
$209/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 20, 2025

Last sale price $180,000 $204 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,063/month

78 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Public Transportation

About This Home

As of June 2025

A charming Cape Cod minutes from downtown Pittsburgh and everything in the North Hills. Gorgeous refinished oak hardwood floors throughout. First floor opens through a small foyer with large coat closets. Gorgeous mantled fireplace in the large living room! Kitchen and dining room are in the back side of the first floor with tree top views. Easy access to the one car garage from the kitchen. Three large bedrooms on the second floor and the full bath! Basement has high ceilings and tons of space for storage. Two off street spots, plus the one car integral garage! Glass block installed in basement windows: 9/2016. Metal roof, flashing, gutters and gable added: 8/2021. Back door and front storm door replaced: October 2021. Sewer line replaced: 1/2022. Patio added: 4/2022. New toilet: 4/2022. Solar panels: 4/2023. New blown-in insulation: 4/2024. Tube reglazed: 5/2025. ***Solar panels transfer to buyer free and clear!***

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bobby West

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY License #RS331527 Listed on: 04/03/2025

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Koll

RE/MAX SELECT REALTY License #RS372108

RE/MAX SELECT REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,018

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 7,501 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 883 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,018

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Municipality: Observatory Hill
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1722
  • Lot Size: 0.1722
  • Directions: GPS
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Two Story
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Appliances: Some Electric Appliances, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Window Features: Multi Pane

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • 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

  • 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: Pittsburgh

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1018.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2025
Closed on
Jun 30, 2025
Sold by
Martinez Joel R and Martinez Juliet B
Bought by
Leon Vargas Andres and Vargas Andres Leon
Seller's Agent
Bobby West
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Koll
RE/MAX SELECT REALTY
List Price
$184,000
Sold Price
$180,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-2.17%
Views
169
Current Estimated Value
$184,440

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,440
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.91%
Original Mortgage
$9,000
Outstanding Balance
$8,992
Interest Rate
6.81%
Estimated Equity
$175,448

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2016
Closed on
Jul 29, 2016
Sold by
Anna Herman Estate
Bought by
Martinez Joel R and Martinez Juliet B
Seller's Agent
Mark Nard
WPML Inactive User File
Buyer's Agent
Bobby West
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$119,000
Sold Price
$114,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-4.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.27%
Original Mortgage
$111,935
Interest Rate
3.43%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 1989
Bought by
Herman Esma and Anna Herman
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Leon Vargas Andres $180,000 --
Martinez Joel R $114,000 None Available
Herman Esma -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Leon Vargas Andres $9,000
Open Leon Vargas Andres $171,000
Previous Owner Martinez Joel R $18,500
Previous Owner Martinez Joel R $15,000
Previous Owner Martinez Juliet B $100,505
Previous Owner Martinez Joel R $111,935
Previous Owner Martinez Joel R $111,935
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Sold $180,000 -2.2% $204 / Sq Ft
04/03/2025 04/03/25 For Sale $184,000 +61.4% $208 / Sq Ft
07/29/2016 07/29/16 Sold $114,000 -4.2% $129 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/01/2016 07/01/16 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2016 05/18/16 For Sale $119,000 -- $135 / 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 $1,018 $44,200 $20,200 $24,000
2024 $1,018 $44,200 $20,200 $24,000
2023 $1,018 $44,200 $20,200 $24,000
2022 $1,005 $44,200 $20,200 $24,000
2021 $919 $44,200 $20,200 $24,000
2020 $1,000 $44,200 $20,200 $24,000
2019 $1,000 $44,200 $20,200 $24,000
2018 $710 $44,200 $20,200 $24,000
2017 $1,000 $44,200 $20,200 $24,000
2016 $294 $62,200 $20,200 $42,000
2015 $294 $62,200 $20,200 $42,000
2014 $1,376 $62,200 $20,200 $42,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bobby West

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Bobby West

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    (724) 601-7874

    3 in this area

    260 Total Sales

    Bobby West
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Matthew Koll

    RE/MAX

    (724) 933-6300

    1 in this area

    1 Total Sale

    Matthew Koll
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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Mark Nard

    WPML Inactive User File

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Map

Source: West Penn Multi-List

MLS Number: 1694895

West Penn Multi-List

APN: 0162-K-00350-0000-00

Pennsylvania Allegheny County Pittsburgh 15214 Perry North

259 Bascom Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

This home is located at 259 Bascom Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15214 since 03 April 2025 and is currently estimated at $184,440, approximately $208 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 259 Bascom Ave is a home located in Allegheny County with nearby schools including Pittsburgh Morrow K-8, Pittsburgh Perry High School, and St. Cyril of Alexandria School.

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