1397 Abers Creek Rd

Monroeville, PA 15146

$360,000
Last Sold Price
4
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Sold 1/8/15
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Exterior Front. Welcome to the Valley Tower. This landmark home was built in 1939 by renowned architect Henry Hornbostel. It has stunning stone work and a beautiful slate roof that was installed by the current owners.
View. View from Fourth Floor. Love this view, reminiscent of an estate in the English countryside. See the Virtual Tour for a 360 degree panorama of this lovely yard.
Yard/Garden. Waterfall: LOOK AT THIS!
Yard/Garden. Beautiful private drive, walking toward the gate and the waterfall.
Yard/Garden. Here is the elegant gate to your private estate! The waterfall is on the left, and you pass the shed on the way to the house.
Exterior Front. While historic, this home features many things found in more modern homes like a two car integral garage.
Exterior Front. This 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home is so close to everything, but it remains peaceful and secluded. The three upper floors each feature a spacious bedroom with its own bath.
Other Plan. Here is a floor plan, there is a clickable version in the VIRTUAL TOUR! A survey is available in attachments.
Great Room. The great room is an enormous 28 x 18 , with soaring ceilings and a marvelous stone fireplace.
Great Room. This house is truly a landmark!
Living Room. Here are some details of the fireplace, and the stairs to the master bedrooms.
Family Room. This is just off of the Living Room, overlooking the beautiful lawn beyond.
Family Room. Looking back into the Living Room. This room measures 18 x 11 with vaulted ceilings and a beautiful stone wall.
Dining Room. The Dining Room overlooks the wonderful backyard and is between the Kitchen on the left and the Living Room on the right.
Kitchen. A very spacious 16 x 11 , this Kitchen accesses the backyard and bedrooms 4 and 5.
Kitchen. Lots of room with modern appliances and a nice breakfast bar.
Other. The Tower Stairway
View. View from the landing of at that gorgeous slate roof. The driveway and waterfall are in the background.
Master Bedroom. another Master Bedroom, with windows facing in three directions. It measures a spacious 16 x 12 .
Master Bedroom. This room is on level 3 and has two closets. Like the other two tower suites, it has a Full Bath overlooking the back yard.
Master Bedroom. This bedroom is on the second floor, this home really has three master bedrooms! This bedroom has a very large walk-in closet.
Bedroom. Bedroom 4, in the former servants quarters, is a spacious 14 x 10 . The window overlooks the backyard. Bedrooms 4 and 5 share a very spacious full bath.
Den. This Den or Office overlooks the path to the front door and also the yard and Abers Creek.
Entry/Foyer. Some more details: the front door, lovely woodwork and glass doorknobs.
Land/Lot.

Description

Listed for the second time in 75 years! Architect Henry Hornbostel also designed Carnegie-Mellon's campus, Pittsburgh City Hall, the City County Building and Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall. He also built private residences in the city. This house is in the style of a Norman keep, with hand carved stones from a nearby mill. Three master bedrooms in the tower, and enormous great room 28' x 18'. FIVE MINUTES to UPMC East and Forbes Regional Hospitals. less than 3 miles.Listed for the second time in 75 years! Architect Henry Hornbostel also designed Carnegie-Mellon's campus, Pittsburgh City Hall, the City County Building and Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall. He also built private residences in the city. This house is in the style of a Norman keep, with hand carved stones from a nearby mill. Three master bedrooms in the tower, and enormous great room 28' x 18'. FIVE MINUTES to UPMC East and Forbes Regional Hospitals. less than 3 miles.
  1. Listed by RE/MAX SELECT REALTY

Property Details for 1397 Abers Creek Road

Parking Spaces
2
Architecture
Tudor
Style
3 or More Stories
Cooling
Central, Electric
Pool
No
LISTING UPDATED: 01/08/2015 05:54 PM

Property Details for 1397 Abers Creek Road

StatusSold
MLS #1009454
Days on Market172
Taxes$7,755 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Residence/Single Family
Year Built1942
Lot Size11.66 AC / 507,909 SF
CountyAllegheny County

Location

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Building Information for 1397 Abers Creek Road

Stories-Year Built1942Building Size-Lot Size11.66 AC / 507,909 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,401 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,755

Property Taxes

$646

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1397 Abers Creek Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Postal Code: 15146
  • County Or Parish: Allegheny-East
  • County M 360: Allegheny
  • State Or Province: Pennsylvania
  • Directions: Route 22 to Northern Pike to Abers Creek Road, house on right.
  • Public Transportation: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 1108-G-00326-0000-00
  • Parcel Number: 1397 Abers Creek Road 238001
  • Taxes: $7,755
School Information
  • School District: Gateway
  • School Transportation: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Description: Integral Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 11.66
  • Lot Size: 11.66 Acres
  • Type of Property: Residence/Single Family
  • Area: Monroeville
  • Construction: Stone
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction Type: Existing
  • Home Warranty Incl: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1942
  • Disclaimer: Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed
  • Photo Count: 25
  • Picture Submitted YN: Yes
Utilities
  • Sewage: Public
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Slate
Interior Features
  • Room Count: 11
  • Basement Access: Interior Only
  • Baths Full: 4
  • Baths Full Locations: Upper
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Baths Partial Locations: Main
  • Baths Total: 4.1
  • Fireplace Description: LB/LR
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Inclusions: Auto Door on Garage, Dishwasher, Electric Stove, Microwave Oven, Multi-Pane Windows, Refrigerator, Screens, Storm Windows, Wall to Wall Carpet, Washer/Dryer, Window Treatments
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Partial
  • Insulation: Unknown
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Room and Features: 3rd Bedroom-Upper, 2nd Bedroom-Upper, 4th Bedroom-Upper, Family Room-Main, Dining Room-Main, Entry-Main, Living Room-Main, Master Bedroom-Upper, Kitchen-Main, Laundry Room-Lower, DEN-Upper
  • Room List: 3rd Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 4th Bedroom, Family Room, Dining Room, Entry, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry Room, DEN
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level 1: Upper
  • Room Size 1: 12x12
  • Room Type 1: 3rd Bedroom
Room 2
  • Room Level 2: Upper
  • Room Size 2: 16x12
  • Room Type 2: 2nd Bedroom
Room 3
  • Room Level 3: Upper
  • Room Size 3: 14x10
  • Room Type 3: 4th Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Level 4: Main
  • Room Size 4: 18x11
  • Room Type 4: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Level 5: Main
  • Room Size 5: 11x11
  • Room Type 5: Dining Room
Room 6
  • Room Level 6: Main
  • Room Size 6: 25x6
  • Room Type 6: Entry
Room 7
  • Room Level 7: Main
  • Room Size 7: 28x18
  • Room Type 7: Living Room
Room 8
  • Room Level 8: Upper
  • Room Size 8: 18x12
  • Room Type 8: Master Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Level 9: Main
  • Room Size 9: 16x11
  • Room Type 9: Kitchen
Room 10
  • Room Level 10: Lower
  • Room Type 10: Laundry Room
Room 11
  • Room Level 11: Upper
  • Room Size 11: 10x9
  • Room Type 11: DEN
Rental
Rental Information
  • Tenant Occupied: No

Property History for 1397 Abers Creek Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 21, 2025

Withdrawn

WPMLS #1707615

—
Sep 2, 2025

Price Change

WPMLS #1707615

$950,000—
Jun 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1707615

$1,000,000—
Jan 8, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #487280002

$360,000—
Jan 8, 2015

Sold

WPMLS #1009454

$360,000—
Nov 8, 2014

Pending

WPMLS #1009454

—
May 20, 2014

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1009454

$475,000—
Jun 30, 1998

Sold

WPMLS #190485

$266,000—
May 15, 1998

Pending

WPMLS #190485

—
Jan 19, 1998

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #190485

$300,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/21/2025

Withdrawn

WPMLS #1707615

—
09/02/2025

Price Change

WPMLS #1707615

$950,000
06/24/2025

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1707615

$1,000,000
01/08/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #487280002

$360,000
01/08/2015

Sold

WPMLS #1009454

$360,000
11/08/2014

Pending

WPMLS #1009454

—
05/20/2014

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1009454

$475,000
06/30/1998

Sold

WPMLS #190485

$266,000
05/15/1998

Pending

WPMLS #190485

—
01/19/1998

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #190485

$300,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1397 Abers Creek Road

Taxable ValueLand$80,000Additions$260,300Total$340,300
Tax Record2025$12,250 ($1,021 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt2,947 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,947 SqFtStories1Lot Size507,910 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1942CountyALLEGHENYAPN1108-G-326Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1397 Abers Creek Road

This home is within Gateway School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ramsey El School
Public - K to 4
MOSS SIDE MS
Public - 5 to 8
Gateway Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Dr Cleveland Steward Jr El School
Public - K to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Ramsey El School
PublicK to 4

MOSS SIDE MS
Public5 to 8

Gateway Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Dr Cleveland Steward Jr El School
PublicK to 4

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