$1,780 Closing Credit¹
#1677648, DJ Fairley, Listing Office: Exp Realty Llc
$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.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
Size883 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.1722 Acres
Year built1955
ParkingBuilt In, Garage Door Opener
MLS #1694895
Attached garageYes
FireplaceOther
Summary
- 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. Residents of Observatory Hill, PA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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 259 Bascom Ave
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.
Over 135 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Observatory Hill, PA. In the same period over 234 listings were sold below the listed price and 74 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Observatory Hill, PA increased by 19.1% between February and March 2025. In March 2025 median list price was $251,116 and the average listing age was 67 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.