#1701817, Emily Fraser, Listing office: Piatt Sotheby'S International Realty
218 Bascom Observatory Hill, PA 15214
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About 218 Bascom
WELCOME TO THIS DARLING, BRIGHT COLONIAL HOME. THAT IS READY TO MOVE IN. AS YOU LOOK AT THE BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED FRONT YARD, UP THE STEPS WALK RIGHT INTO A SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM, TO ENJOY, RELAX OR RECEIVING GUESTS. THE DINNING ROOM IS ON THE RIGHT, SHARE YOUR MEALS WITH YOUR LOVED ONE. WALK RIGHT INTO THE EFFICIENT KITCHEN, WAITING FOR SOMEONE WHO LOVES TO ENTERTAIN OR JUST MAKE A CUP OF TEA BY ONESELF. GO RIGHT INTO A FULL BACKYARD, EQUIPPED WITH CUTE, AND NEW STEPS UP A GENTLE SLOPE TO FIND MORE SPACE TO PLANT WHATEVER YOUR HEART DESIRE. UP ON THE 2ND LEVEL, 3 BEDROOMS, PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED REST, OR COMFORT FROM THE OUTSIDE WORLD. A FULL BATH WITH A DEEP TUBE AND SHOWER TO SOAK AWAY YOUR DAILY BURDENS. YOU CAN USES THE FULL BASEMENT FOR LAUNDRY, OR TURN INTO AN ENTERTAINMENT UNIT, STORAGE. NOT TO MENTION A FEW MONTHS OLD ROOF. DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY.
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Other, Cooktop, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Interior: Pantry
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: On Street
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Two Story
- Heating: Natural Gas
- List Price: $175,000
- Price/SqFt: $168
- Directions: FROM I 279 SOUTH, TAKE EXIT 5 FOR 19 TOWARD PERRYSVILLE AVE, 0.3 ML, LEFT ON CEMETERY LN, 0.1 ML, RIGHT ON US-19 S, 0.9 ML, SHARP RIGHT ON BASCOM, 0.3 ML, 218 BASCOM WILL BE ON THE RIGHT!
- Year Built: 1951
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,040 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.186 Acres
- MLS Number: 1706661
- MLS Name: WESTPENN
- Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway The Preferred Realty
- Office Phone: (412) 367-3200
- Listing Agent: Vickie Linkhauer
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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
1.8 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. Typical income of Observatory Hill, PA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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About 218 Bascom
The listing price of 218 Bascom property is $175,000.
The property 218 Bascom is a house located in Observatory Hill, Pennsylvania, 15214.
Active Listing: 218 Bascom is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 218 Bascom 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 218 Bascom has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 218 Bascom is 1,040 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 218 Bascom is 1951.
This home is located at 218 Bascom in Observatory Hill, PA and zip code 15214 in the Perry North neighborhood. This 1,040 square foot home, which was built in 1951, sits on a 0.19 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 18, 2025 and is currently priced at $175,000.
Over 233 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Observatory Hill, PA. In the same period over 302 listings were sold below the listed price and 106 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Observatory Hill, PA increased by 12.2% between April and May 2025. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $253,634, while the average time on the real estate market was 47 days.