NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $135,000 - $172,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,178 Sq Ft
$127/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 21, 2021

Last sale price $126,000 $107 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $926/month

82 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Public Transportation
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of December 2021

Great Pittsburgh home on Observatory Hill! Sitting in such a convenient location, close to commute routes, schools, parks and more, this Brick Beauty has a lot to offer. With original hardwoods, 3 decorative fireplaces and wood details throughout, this home is a great balance of old and new world. Beautiful main level with large social spaces, along with charming updated kitchen. Upstairs boasts a delightful and updated bathroom. Both upstairs bedrooms are lovely, large and bright. Major updates throughout, including new roof and updated electric in 2020, added A/C in 2019 and new furnace and water heater in 2018! Outside enjoy 2 spacious porches in front and back, as well as the professional landscaping. Come see all of the reasons in person that makes 4048 Franklin Rd. the one not to miss!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Bibza

COMPASS PENNSYLVANIA, LLC License #AB068626 Listed on: 09/30/2021

COMPASS PENNSYLVANIA, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Cassandra Debor

WPML Inactive User File License #RS353173

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $657

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 30x124x32x130

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Stove

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$657

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Municipality: Observatory Hill
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Size: 30x124x32x130
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Two Story
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Basement: Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Appliances: Some Electric Appliances, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: On Street

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: Pittsburgh

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 657.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2021
Closed on
Dec 22, 2021
Sold by
Mcdonnell Casey L
Bought by
Gaschler Robert C
Seller's Agent
Ryan Bibza
COMPASS PENNSYLVANIA, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Cassandra Debor
WPML Inactive User File
List Price
$139,000
Sold Price
$126,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-9.35%
Total Days on Market
82
Current Estimated Value
$149,737

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$23,737
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.06%
Original Mortgage
$94,500
Outstanding Balance
$88,202
Interest Rate
2.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$61,393

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2021
Closed on
Dec 17, 2021
Sold by
Mcdonnell Casey L
Bought by
Caschler Robert C
Seller's Agent
Ryan Bibza
COMPASS PENNSYLVANIA, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Cassandra Debor
WPML Inactive User File
List Price
$139,000
Sold Price
$126,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-9.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$94,500
Outstanding Balance
$88,202
Interest Rate
2.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$61,393

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2018
Closed on
Sep 25, 2018
Sold by
Moreequity Re Llc
Bought by
Mcdonnell Casey L
Seller's Agent
Diane Wheeler
NEW LEAF REAL ESTATE
Buyer's Agent
Michael Carretta
WPML Inactive User File
List Price
$105,000
Sold Price
$90,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-14.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.94%
Original Mortgage
$72,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2016
Closed on
Dec 13, 2016
Sold by
U S Bank Na Trustee
Bought by
Moreequity R E L L C A Delaware Llc
Seller's Agent
Jo Freedman
WPML Inactive User File
Buyer's Agent
Timothy Conn
WPML Inactive User File
List Price
$59,900
Sold Price
$30,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-49.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
85.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2008
Sold by
Kaylor Daniel P
Bought by
Smith Charles S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,825
Interest Rate
6.69%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Caschler Robert C $126,000 --
Mcdonnell Casey L $90,000 Barrister Land Abstract
Moreequity R E L L C A Delaware Llc $30,000 Universal Stlmnt Svcs Inc
Smith Charles S $53,500 --
Gaschler Robert C $126,000 --
Gaschler Robert C $126,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gaschler Robert C $94,500
Closed Gaschler Robert C $94,500
Previous Owner Mcdonnell Casey L $72,000
Previous Owner Moreequity Re Llc $56,400
Previous Owner Smith Charles S $50,825
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/21/2021 12/21/21 Sold $126,000 -3.0% $107 / Sq Ft
11/02/2021 11/02/21 Price Changed $129,900 -6.5% $110 / Sq Ft
09/30/2021 09/30/21 For Sale $139,000 +54.4% $118 / Sq Ft
09/26/2018 09/26/18 Sold $90,000 0.0% $76 / Sq Ft
08/18/2018 08/18/18 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2018 08/07/18 Price Changed $90,000 -5.3% $76 / Sq Ft
07/23/2018 07/23/18 Price Changed $95,000 -5.0% $81 / Sq Ft
06/01/2018 06/01/18 Price Changed $100,000 -4.8% $85 / Sq Ft
05/02/2018 05/02/18 For Sale $105,000 +250.0% $89 / Sq Ft
12/15/2016 12/15/16 Sold $30,000 -49.9% $25 / Sq Ft
11/28/2016 11/28/16 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2016 02/22/16 For Sale $59,900 -- $51 / 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 $1,081 $46,900 $17,600 $29,300
2023 $1,081 $46,900 $17,600 $29,300
2022 $1,067 $46,900 $17,600 $29,300
2021 $567 $28,900 $17,600 $11,300
2020 $654 $28,900 $17,600 $11,300
2019 $1,061 $28,900 $17,600 $11,300
2018 $851 $46,900 $17,600 $29,300
2017 $1,061 $46,900 $17,600 $29,300
2016 $137 $28,900 $17,600 $11,300
2015 $137 $28,900 $17,600 $11,300
2014 $640 $28,900 $17,600 $11,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: West Penn Multi-List

MLS Number: 1524417

West Penn Multi-List

APN: 0162-S-00140-0000-00