$2,482 Closing Credit¹
#1701817, Emily Fraser, Listing office: Piatt Sotheby'S International Realty
$184,000 List price
259 Bascom Ave Observatory Hill, PA 15214
$2,185
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
883 sqft
0.2 acres
$208 / sqft
House
Property details
About 259 Bascom Ave
A charming Cape Cod minutes from downtown Pittsburgh and everything in the North Hills. Gorgeous refinished oak hardwood floors throughout. First floor opens through a small foyer with large coat closets. Gorgeous mantled fireplace in the large living room! Kitchen and dining room are in the back side of the first floor with tree top views. Easy access to the one car garage from the kitchen. Three large bedrooms on the second floor and the full bath! Basement has high ceilings and tons of space for storage. Two off street spots, plus the one car integral garage! Glass block installed in basement windows: 9/2016. Metal roof, flashing, gutters and gable added: 8/2021. Back door and front storm door replaced: October 2021. Sewer line replaced: 1/2022. Patio added: 4/2022. New toilet: 4/2022. Solar panels: 4/2023. New blown-in insulation: 4/2024. Tube reglazed: 5/2025. ***Solar panels transfer to buyer free and clear!***
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
(Contingent)
Size883 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.1722 Acres
Year built1955
ParkingBuilt In, Garage Door Opener
MLS #1694895
Attached garageYes
FireplaceOther
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Other, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Laminate
- Fireplace: Other
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Built In, Garage Door Opener
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Two Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- List Price: $184,000
- Price/SqFt: $208
- Directions: GPS
- Year Built: 1955
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 883 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1722 Acres
- MLS Number: 1694895
- MLS Name: WESTPENN
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
- Office Phone: (412) 521-2222
- Listing Agent: BOBBY WEST
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Nearby schools
6
Bellevue Elementary School
Public District KG-6
1.4 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
2.1 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. Most Observatory Hill, PA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically 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
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Frequently asked questions
About 259 Bascom Ave
The listing price of 259 Bascom Ave property is $184,000.
The property 259 Bascom Ave is a house located in Observatory Hill, Pennsylvania, 15214.
Accepting Backup Offers: 259 Bascom Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 259 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 259 Bascom Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 259 Bascom Ave is 883 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 259 Bascom Ave is 1955.
This home is located at 259 Bascom Ave in Observatory Hill, PA and zip code 15214 in the Perry North neighborhood. This 883 square foot home, which was built in 1955, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $184,000.
While more than 233 listings in Observatory Hill, PA in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 106 listings sold at asking price, and more than 302 were sold below. Between April and May 2025, Observatory Hill, PA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 12.2%. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 47 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $253,634.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.