242 South Mathilda Street

Sold 11/7/19

Last Sold Price

$240,000

6 beds4 baths

242 S Mathilda St, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Description

Amazing investment opportunity! Location! Location! Location! This giant 3-story home is located in the heart of the trendy East End! Friendship Park and West Penn Hospital can be viewed from the front yard and Children's Hospital is right around the corner! This home was at one time 3 apartments so there is a full bathroom on every floor and even a second kitchen on the 3rd floor. Many original features have been left intact including hardwood floors, French doors, and mantles! Large backyard with...Amazing investment opportunity! Location! Location! Location! This giant 3-story home is located in the heart of the trendy East End! Friendship Park and West Penn Hospital can be viewed from the front yard and Children's Hospital is right around the corner! This home was at one time 3 apartments so there is a full bathroom on every floor and even a second kitchen on the 3rd floor. Many original features have been left intact including hardwood floors, French doors, and mantles! Large backyard with alley access so the potential for a garage or off-street parking is there. Walkable to many restaurants, shops, and hospitals!

LISTING CLOSED: 11/07/2019 12:00 AM

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Property Details for 242 South Mathilda Street

Status

Sold

MLS #

1416555

Days on Market

Taxes

$2,535 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Residence/Single Family

Year Built

1910

Lot Size

County

Allegheny County

Style

3 or More Stories

Cooling

Window A/C

Pool

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Median sold price

$1,095,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

91.3%

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Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4,722
Square Feet: 0.18
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a view of a white house with large windows and a small yard

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Building Information for 242 South Mathilda Street

Stories-Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size-

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$1,431 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,220

Property Taxes

$211

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Property Information for 242 South Mathilda Street

Summary

Location and General Information

City Name: Pittsburgh
Postal Code: 15224

County Or Parish: Allegheny-East
County M 360: Allegheny
State Or Province: Pennsylvania
Directions: Penn Avenue to S. Mathilda. House on Right

Taxes and HOA Information

Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 0050-N-00231-0000-00
Taxes: $2,535

School Information

School District: Pittsburgh

Parking

Parking Description: On-Street Parking

Virtual Tour

Tour URL Branded: https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview-tour/wpn/1416555

Property

Lot Information

Lot Size: 21x106 m/l
Type of Property: Residence/Single Family

Area: Bloomfield
Construction: Brick

Property and Assessments

New Construction Type: Existing
Home Warranty Incl: No

Year Built Numeric: 1910
Disclaimer: Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed
Photo Count: 24

Utilities

Sewage: Public
Water: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Roof: Slate

Interior Features

Room Count: 9
Basement Access: Walk Out

Baths Full: 4
Baths Full Locations: Basement, Lower, Main, Upper
Baths Total: 4.0
Fireplaces: 5
Floors: Hard Wood, Vinyl, Wall to Wall
Basement: Yes
Basement Description: FULL
Heating Type: Gas
Heating: Hot Water
Room Type: Living Room
Room and Features: Living Room-Main, Dining Room-Main, Kitchen-Main, Master Bedroom-Upper, 2nd Bedroom-Upper, 3rd Bedroom-Upper, 4th Bedroom-Upper, 5th Bedroom-Upper, Additional Room-Upper
Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom, 4th Bedroom, 5th Bedroom, Additional Room

Room Information

Room 1

Room Level 1: Main
Room Size 1: 14x12

Room Type 1: Living Room

Room 2

Room Level 2: Main
Room Size 2: 14x13

Room Type 2: Dining Room

Room 3

Room Level 3: Main
Room Size 3: 15x11

Room Type 3: Kitchen

Room 4

Room Level 4: Upper
Room Size 4: 14x10

Room Type 4: Master Bedroom

Room 5

Room Level 5: Upper
Room Size 5: 16x12

Room Type 5: 2nd Bedroom

Room 6

Room Level 6: Upper
Room Size 6: 15x7

Room Type 6: 3rd Bedroom

Room 7

Room Level 7: Upper
Room Size 7: 15x12

Room Type 7: 4th Bedroom

Room 8

Room Level 8: Upper
Room Size 8: 13x14

Room Type 8: 5th Bedroom

Room 9

Room Level 9: Upper
Room Size 9: 15x9

Room Type 9: Additional Room

Rental

Rental Information

Tenant Occupied: No

Property History for 242 South Mathilda Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 7, 2019	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #659197783	$240,000	+9.6% / yr
Nov 7, 2019	Sold WPMLS #1416555	$240,000	—
Sep 9, 2019	In Contract WPMLS #1416555		—
Sep 9, 2019	Pending WPMLS #1416555		—
Sep 6, 2019	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1416555	$249,900	—
Jun 2, 2011	Expired WPMLS #826859		—
Jun 2, 2010	Listed (Active) WPMLS #826859	$139,900	—
Feb 25, 2003	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #112603551	$52,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/07/2019	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #659197783	$240,000 +9.6% / yr
11/07/2019	Sold WPMLS #1416555	$240,000
09/09/2019	In Contract WPMLS #1416555	—
09/09/2019	Pending WPMLS #1416555	—
09/06/2019	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1416555	$249,900
06/02/2011	Expired WPMLS #826859	—
06/02/2010	Listed (Active) WPMLS #826859	$139,900
02/25/2003	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #112603551	$52,000

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

Public Records for 242 South Mathilda Street

Taxable ValueLand$22,700Additions$107,300Total$130,000

Tax Record2026$3,426 ($285 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,640 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,640 SqFtStories3Lot Size2,228 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910CountyALLEGHENYAPN50-N-231

Schools near 242 South Mathilda Street

This home is within Pittsburgh Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
4/10	Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.5 mi
5/10	Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.8 mi
3/10	Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12	Public - Serves this home	6 to 12	1.3 mi
8/10	Pittsburgh Montessori PK-5	Public - Choice school	PK to 5	0.6 mi
6/10	Pittsburgh Liberty K-5	Public - Choice school	K to 5	1.0 mi
5/10	Pittsburgh Obama 6-12	Public - Choice school	6 to 12	1.3 mi
NR	Waldorf School of Pittsburgh	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.3 mi
NR	The Neighborhood Academy	Private - Nearby school	6 to 12	0.4 mi
NR	St. John Neumann Regional Catholic School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
4/10	Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.5 mi
5/10	Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.8 mi
3/10	Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12 Public6 to 12 Serves this home	1.3 mi
8/10	Pittsburgh Montessori PK-5 PublicPK to 5 Choice school	0.6 mi
6/10	Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 PublicK to 5 Choice school	1.0 mi
5/10	Pittsburgh Obama 6-12 Public6 to 12 Choice school	1.3 mi
NR	Waldorf School of Pittsburgh PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.3 mi
NR	The Neighborhood Academy Private6 to 12 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	St. John Neumann Regional Catholic School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 242 South Mathilda Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15224	$240,000	6	4	–	–
240 South Mathilda Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15224	$220,000	5	3	2,592	–
246 South Mathilda Street, Bloomfield, PA 15224	$110,000	5	2	–	–
238 South Mathilda Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15224	–	5	1	2,400	2,228
248 South Mathilda Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15224	$613,000	3	3	–	–
236 South Mathilda Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15224	–	3	1	1,478	2,228
250 South Mathilda Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15224	–	3	2	1,840	2,228
234 South Mathilda Street, Bloomfield, PA 15224	$45,000	–	–	–	0
252 South Mathilda Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15224	$675,000	5	2	2,217	2,225
232 South Mathilda Street, Friendship Park, PA 15224	$535,000	3	3	2,400	2,221
254 South Mathilda Street, Unit 260, Pittsburgh, PA 15224	$632,000	–	–	–	8,913
251 Edmond Street, Bloomfield, PA 15224	$190,000	2	2	1,320	–
247 Edmond Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15224	$220,000	3	2	1,970	2,008
249 Edmond Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15224	$133,000	1	2	644	–
230 South Mathilda Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15224	–	5	1	2,152	2,228
245 Edmond Street, Friendship Park, PA 15224	$315,000	3	4	–	–

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