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#1694895, BOBBY WEST, Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty
$209,000 List price
123 Bascom Ave Observatory Hill, PA 15214
$2,482
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,116 sqft
0.2 acres
$187 / sqft
House
Property details
About 123 Bascom Ave
Refreshed Observatory Hill cottage sits on a wooded triple lot with treetop views—an immense rarity for city living. This fully updated 3-bed, 1.5-bath abode is just 0.7 miles from Riverview Park and equally convenient to McKnight Road shopping and Downtown Pittsburgh. A shaded front porch introduces the main living space, featuring broad-appeal finishes and a statement fireplace. Luxury vinyl floors flow into the bright dining room and open-concept kitchen with stone counters and never-been-used appliances. A bonus alcove adds extra charm. Upstairs, the primary bedroom sits adjacent to a modernized full bath with a tile shower surround. Two additional bedrooms complete the second floor. The basement hosts a finished 200-square-foot bonus room, plus laundry and a half bath. Outdoor amenities include a rear porch overlooking the wildflower-dotted lot and one off-street parking space with room for more. Don’t miss it!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,116 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.18 Acres
Year built1940
ParkingOff Street
MLS #1701817
FireplaceOther
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Other, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Other, Vinyl
- Fireplace: Other
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: Off Street
- Architectural Style: Two Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $209,000
- Price/SqFt: $187
- Year Built: 1940
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,116 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.18 Acres
- MLS Number: 1701817
- MLS Name: WESTPENN
- Office Name: Piatt Sotheby'S International Realty
- Office Phone: (412) 471-4900
- Office Email: info@piattsir.com
- Listing Agent: Emily Fraser
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Nearby schools
6
Bellevue Elementary School
Public District KG-6
1.5 mi
•435 Lincoln Ave
7
West View Elementary School
Public District KG-6
1.9 mi
•47 Chalfonte Ave
5
Avalon Elementary School
Public District KG-6
2.2 mi
•721 California Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $54,070. Residents of Observatory Hill, PA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
34%
<35k
52%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
49%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
26%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
College Basketball
Horse Races
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Stein Mart
Books-a-Million
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Logan's Roadhouse
LongHorn Steakhouse
Church's Chicken
What do the neighbors drive?
Hyundai
Buick
Toyota
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Contemporary Inspirational
Adult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 123 Bascom Ave
The listing price of 123 Bascom Ave property is $209,000.
The property 123 Bascom Ave is a house located in Observatory Hill, Pennsylvania, 15214.
Active Listing: 123 Bascom Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 123 Bascom Ave are: Bellevue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), West View Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Avalon Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Pittsburgh Morrow (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), North Hills Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Propel Charter School-Northside (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Pittsburgh Perry High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Northgate Middle/High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), North Hills High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
The property at 123 Bascom Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 123 Bascom Ave is 1,116 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 123 Bascom Ave is 1940.
This home is located at 123 Bascom Ave in Observatory Hill, PA and zip code 15214 in the Perry North neighborhood. This 1,116 square foot home, which was built in 1940, sits on a 0.18 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $209,000.
In April 2025 more than 183 listings in Observatory Hill, PA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 85 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 256 were sold below. The number of listings in Observatory Hill, PA increased by 14.5% between March and April 2025. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $251,580, while the average time on the real estate market was 53 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.