Last Sold Price
3 beds1,892 sqft$166/sqft
242 Sweet Gum Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238

Description

Welcome Home.. Gracious living inside and out. Meticulously maintained for care free living. Enjoy the updated eat in kitchen with granite surfaces, a fireplace in family room with built in bookcases, and access to the deck with a view of matures trees and natures changing seasons. Master bath suite with updated bath and large walk in closet. Second floor laundry adds to the daily joys of life at 242. Two bedrooms and additional full bath complete the second floor. The finished lower level has abundant...Welcome Home.. Gracious living inside and out. Meticulously maintained for care free living. Enjoy the updated eat in kitchen with granite surfaces, a fireplace in family room with built in bookcases, and access to the deck with a view of matures trees and natures changing seasons. Master bath suite with updated bath and large walk in closet. Second floor laundry adds to the daily joys of life at 242. Two bedrooms and additional full bath complete the second floor. The finished lower level has abundant storage, some of it cedar lined, with natural light while the two door garage is
quite large, allowing for copious storage. New walkway, Champion windows, newer mechanics, garage doors, appliances, roof, and plantings.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/15/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by HOWARD HANNA FOX CHAPEL OFFICE

Property Details for 242 Sweet Gum Road

Status
MLS #
1451431
Days on Market
54
Taxes
$6,018 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Townhouse
Year Built
1986
Lot Size
-
Parking Spaces
2
Architecture
Colonial
Style
2 Story or 2 Level
Cooling
Central
Pool
No
Subdivision Name
Forest Manor

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Location

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Sold By HOWARD HANNA WEXFORD/FRANKLIN PARK OFFICE

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Building Information for 242 Sweet Gum Road

Stories-Residences-Year Built1986Building Size-Lot Size-

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$2,103 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,601

Property Taxes

$502

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 242 Sweet Gum Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Pittsburgh
  • Postal Code: 15238
  • County Or Parish: Allegheny-North
  • County M 360: Allegheny
  • State Or Province: Pennsylvania
  • Directions: Fox Chapel to R Highland L on Wildberry to L on Sweet Gum
  • Public Transportation: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 0440-E-00140-0000-00
  • Taxes: $6,018
  • Maintenance Fee: $174
School Information
  • School District: Allegheny Valley
  • School Transportation: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Description: Integral Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size: 0.1026
  • Acres Source: Tax Record
  • Sq Ft Total: 1892.0
  • Type of Property: Townhouse
  • Area: Harmar
  • Construction: Brick
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction Type: Existing
  • Home Warranty Incl: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1986
  • Disclaimer: Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed
  • Photo Count: 16
Utilities
  • Sewage: Public
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Room Count: 9
  • Basement Access: Interior Only
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Baths Full Locations: Upper
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Baths Partial Locations: Main
  • Baths Total: 2.1
  • Fireplace Description: FR
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Inclusions: Auto Door on Garage, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Stove, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Wall to Wall Carpet, Washer/Dryer, Window Treatments
  • Floors: Hard Wood, Tile, Wall to Wall
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Fin
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room and Features: Living Room-Main, Dining Room-Main, Kitchen-Main, Family Room-Main, Entry-Main, Master Bedroom-Upper, 2nd Bedroom-Upper, 3rd Bedroom-Upper, Laundry Room-Upper
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Entry, Master Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom, Laundry Room
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level 1: Main
  • Room Size 1: 11x18
  • Room Type 1: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Level 2: Main
  • Room Size 2: 12x10
  • Room Type 2: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Level 3: Main
  • Room Size 3: 12x13
  • Room Type 3: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Level 4: Main
  • Room Size 4: 15x17
  • Room Type 4: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Level 5: Main
  • Room Type 5: Entry
Room 6
  • Room Level 6: Upper
  • Room Size 6: 12x17
  • Room Type 6: Master Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Level 7: Upper
  • Room Size 7: 12x13
  • Room Type 7: 2nd Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Level 8: Upper
  • Room Size 8: 12x12
  • Room Type 8: 3rd Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Level 9: Upper
  • Room Type 9: Laundry Room
Rental
Rental Information
  • Tenant Occupied: No

Property History for 242 Sweet Gum Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 15, 2020

Sold

WPMLS #1451431

$315,000
Sep 2, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #693922738

$315,000

+1.6% / yr

Aug 24, 2020

Pending

WPMLS #1451431

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/15/2020

Sold

WPMLS #1451431

$315,000
09/02/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #693922738

$315,000

+1.6% / yr

08/24/2020

Pending

WPMLS #1451431

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

Public Records for 242 Sweet Gum Road

Taxable ValueLand$61,600Additions$196,000Total$257,600
Tax Record2026$8,123 ($677 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,892 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,892 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,470 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built1986CountyALLEGHENYAPN440-E-140Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 242 Sweet Gum Road

This home is within Allegheny Valley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Acmetonia Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Springdale Junior-Senior High School
Public7 to 12

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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