$120,000
SOLD APR 18, 2025
-- Bed
-- Bath
2,484 Sq Ft
4,156 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$48 Per Sq Ft

25% Below List Price

35 Days on Market

About This Home

As of April 2025

Tremendous investment in Observatory Hill! This up/down duplex offers spacious units, each with 2 large bedrooms, separate living & dining rooms, eat-in kitchens with updated appliances, & sun porches for relaxing outside. Tons of character with hardwood floors & original fireplaces. Recent mechanical upgrades including new boilers, new roof, relined chimney. Huge basement with storage & separate washer/dryers. Backyard area with grass. Tenants pay gas/electric, landlord pays water/sewer. Observatory Hill is one of Pittsburgh's oldest & grandest neighborhoods, with rich & timeless history, not to mention breathtaking city skyline views spanning the Allegheny & Ohio Rivers. Stroll over to Riverview Park in just a few minutes' time, & enjoy many hiking/biking trails, event pavilions, urban gardens, & historic landmarks. Drive to Riverview Swimming Pool in 5 minutes or North Shore in 10. Fully occupied for immediate cash flow, or update for potential to increase rents astronomically!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Artem Kovalevskiy

RE/MAX SELECT REALTY Listed on: 02/05/2025

RE/MAX SELECT REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Evans

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY License #RS373977

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,660

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Asphalt Roof

Additional Features

  • Basement Storage
  • 4,156 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • 2 Units
  • Public Transportation
  • Gross Income $15,900

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,660

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Municipality: Observatory Hill
  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0954
  • Lot Size: 0.0954
  • Directions: Rt. 19 N towards Perrysville Ave. Turn LEFT onto Perrysville, RIGHT onto Watson Blvd. Property will be on the LEFT
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Duplex
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Storage Space
  • Basement YN: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction Type: Brick

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Pittsburgh

Lot Info

  • Zoning: MUL
  • Zoning Description: MUL
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 2
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Annual Gross Income: 15900.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1660.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2025
Closed on
Apr 21, 2025
Sold by
Brunette Timothy L and Lawlor Leeanne
Bought by
Gray Russell
Seller's Agent
Artem Kovalevskiy
RE/MAX SELECT REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Evans
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$160,000
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-25%
Views
52
Current Estimated Value
$162,742

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$42,742
Avg. Annual Appreciation
127.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2011
Sold by
Wilbur Cynthia C
Bought by
Brunette Timothy L and Lawlor Leeanne

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 1998
Sold by
Welsh John P
Bought by
Wilbur Cynthia C
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $120,000 --
Warranty Deed $73,000 --
Deed $50,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/18/2025 04/18/25 Sold $120,000 -25.0% $48 / Sq Ft
03/12/2025 03/12/25 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2025 02/05/25 For Sale $160,000 -- $64 / 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 $1,682 $73,000 $18,300 $54,700
2024 $1,682 $73,000 $18,300 $54,700
2023 $1,682 $73,000 $18,300 $54,700
2022 $1,660 $73,000 $18,300 $54,700
2021 $1,660 $73,000 $18,300 $54,700
2020 $1,652 $73,000 $18,300 $54,700
2019 $1,652 $73,000 $18,300 $54,700
2018 $1,325 $73,000 $18,300 $54,700
2017 $1,652 $73,000 $18,300 $54,700
2016 $345 $73,000 $18,300 $54,700
2015 $345 $73,000 $18,300 $54,700
2014 $1,615 $73,000 $18,300 $54,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: West Penn Multi-List

MLS Number: 1687340

West Penn Multi-List

APN: 0077-F-00121-0000-00