NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $108,171 - $133,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,185 Sq Ft
$99/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 28, 2023

Last sale price $98,000 $83 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $706/month

109 Days on Market

About This Home

As of June 2023

Located in the Observatory Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, 74 Bascom Avenue features an open living room that transitions into a large dining room and eat-in kitchen combo with white cabinets and granite countertops. On the second floor, there are three bedrooms and a full bath. The basement has laundry space equipped with a washer and dryer and ample space for storage. Minutes away from everything Pittsburgh including Downtown, North Shore, Strip District, and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Yost

COMPASS PENNSYLVANIA, LLC Listed on: 03/10/2023

COMPASS PENNSYLVANIA, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Joshua Taylor

HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES License #RS358652

HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $998

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 3,084 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,185 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$998

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Municipality: Observatory Hill
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0708
  • Lot Size: 0.0708
  • Directions: Perrysville Ave to Bascom
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1930
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Basement: Interior Entry
  • Appliances: Some Gas Appliances, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: On Street

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

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 998.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2023
Closed on
Jun 29, 2023
Sold by
Ghafoor Devin T and Ghafoor Tahajud
Bought by
Schaffer Carina D
Seller's Agent
Joe Yost
COMPASS PENNSYLVANIA, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Joshua Taylor
HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
List Price
$120,000
Sold Price
$98,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,000
-18.33%
Total Days on Market
109
Views
215
Current Estimated Value
$117,293

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,293
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.61%
Original Mortgage
$4,900
Outstanding Balance
$4,744
Interest Rate
3.9%
Estimated Equity
$114,185

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2023
Closed on
Jun 22, 2023
Sold by
Ghafoor Devin T
Bought by
Schaffer Carina D
Seller's Agent
Joe Yost
COMPASS PENNSYLVANIA, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Joshua Taylor
HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
List Price
$120,000
Sold Price
$98,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,000
-18.33%
Views
215

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$4,900
Outstanding Balance
$4,744
Interest Rate
3.9%
Estimated Equity
$114,185

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 17, 2019
Closed on
May 14, 2019
Sold by
Us Bank Trust Na
Bought by
Ghafoor Devin T and Ghafoor Tahajud
Seller's Agent
Kevin Shaner
EXP REALTY LLC
Buyer's Agent
Helena Minton
WPML Inactive User File
List Price
$69,900
Sold Price
$52,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,900
-25.61%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.63%
Original Mortgage
$49,400
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2000
Sold by
Wilson David S
Bought by
Wilson David S and Wilson Belinda

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 1995
Sold by
Reskovac Katherine and Reskovac George J
Bought by
Wilson David S
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
Schaffer Carina D $98,000 --
Schaffer Carina D $98,000 --
Schaffer Carina D $98,000 --
Ghafoor Devin T $52,000 Everest Settlement Services
Wilson David S -- --
Wilson David S $30,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schaffer Carina D $4,900
Closed Schaffer Carina D $4,900
Open Schaffer Carina D $96,224
Closed Schaffer Carina D $96,224
Previous Owner Ghafoor Devin T $49,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/28/2023 06/28/23 Sold $98,000 -1.9% $83 / Sq Ft
05/12/2023 05/12/23 Price Changed $99,900 -9.2% $84 / Sq Ft
04/20/2023 04/20/23 Price Changed $110,000 -8.3% $93 / Sq Ft
03/10/2023 03/10/23 For Sale $120,000 +130.8% $101 / Sq Ft
05/17/2019 05/17/19 Sold $52,000 +4.2% $44 / Sq Ft
03/15/2019 03/15/19 Price Changed $49,900 -28.6% $42 / Sq Ft
01/17/2019 01/17/19 For Sale $69,900 -- $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 $597 $25,900 $16,200 $9,700
2023 $1,011 $43,900 $16,200 $27,700
2022 $998 $43,900 $16,200 $27,700
2021 $998 $43,900 $16,200 $27,700
2020 $993 $43,900 $16,200 $27,700
2019 $993 $43,900 $16,200 $27,700
2018 $797 $43,900 $16,200 $27,700
2017 $586 $25,900 $16,200 $9,700
2016 $123 $25,900 $16,200 $9,700
2015 $123 $25,900 $16,200 $9,700
2014 $573 $25,900 $16,200 $9,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: West Penn Multi-List

MLS Number: 1595963

West Penn Multi-List

APN: 0162-R-00046-0000-00