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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,584 sqft$110/sqft
257 Nelson Run Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.6 acresLot Size
1835Year Built
$110/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

2 acres in Ross Twp! You will feel like you are living in the country yet close to shopping, restaurants and downtown. Lots of privacy. This home has been in the family for many years. Home appears to have been built in the 1800's. Large rebuilt barn on the property. Roof of the barn was replaced in 2015. Currently room to park 3 cars on the bottom and the second floor is very large and can be used for any number of things. Home hasn't been lived in for quite a few years but has a functioning kitchen...2 acres in Ross Twp! You will feel like you are living in the country yet close to shopping, restaurants and downtown. Lots of privacy. This home has been in the family for many years. Home appears to have been built in the 1800's. Large rebuilt barn on the property. Roof of the barn was replaced in 2015. Currently room to park 3 cars on the bottom and the second floor is very large and can be used for any number of things. Home hasn't been lived in for quite a few years but has a functioning kitchen with eating area. Also on the first floor is a family room, sitting room which could be used as an office, half bath and laundry room. The second floor has 3 bedrooms and a full bath. The basement is only accessible from the outside but is large enough to walk in. Public water and public sewer. Gas heat. The home needs some TLC.
  • Listed by: • HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Listing closed: 08/15/2022 12:00 AM • Source: WPMLS, MLS#: 1559231

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$194,000

Avg days on market

87

Sale-to-list ratio

91.2%

Pittsburgh, PA

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Property Information for 257 Nelson Run Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,467 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Residence/Single Family
  • Architecture: Colonial
  • Style: 2 Story or 2 Level
  • Cooling: Window A/C
  • Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1835
  • Lot Size: 2.60 AC / 113,256 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Pittsburgh
  • Postal Code: 15237
  • County Or Parish: Allegheny-North
  • County M 360: Allegheny
  • State Or Province: Pennsylvania
  • Directions: North on McKnight Road and right onto Nelson Run. Home is on the left
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 0219-E-00125-0000-00
  • Taxes: $2,467
School Information
  • School District: North Hills
  • School Transportation: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Description: Other Parking Available
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 2.6
  • Lot Size: 338x336x334x290
  • Acres Source: Tax Record
  • Sq Ft Total: 1584.0
  • Type of Property: Residence/Single Family
  • Area: Ross Twp
  • Construction: Frame
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction Type: Existing
  • Home Warranty Incl: No
  • Year Built Numeric: 1835
  • Disclaimer: Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed
  • Photo Count: 15
Utilities
  • Sewage: Public
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Baths Full Locations: Upper
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Baths Partial Locations: Main
  • Baths Total: 1.1
  • Fireplace Description: wood
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Inclusions: Gas Stove, Refrigerator
  • Floors: Other
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: crawl
  • Insulation: Unknown
  • Heating Type: Gas
Rental
Rental Information
  • Tenant Occupied: No

Property History for 257 Nelson Run Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 15, 2022

Sold

WPMLS #1559231

$175,000
Aug 1, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1496403037

$175,000
Jul 8, 2022

In Contract

WPMLS #1559231

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/15/2022

Sold

WPMLS #1559231

$175,000
08/01/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1496403037

$175,000
07/08/2022

In Contract

WPMLS #1559231

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Public Records for 257 Nelson Run Road

Taxable ValueLand$50,000Additions$61,200Total$111,200
Tax Record2026$715 ($60 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,584 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,584 SqFtStories2Lot Size113,256 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1835Year Renovated1835CountyALLEGHENYAPN0219-E-00125-0000-00

Schools near 257 Nelson Run Road

This home is within North Hills School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ross El School
PublicK to 5

North Hills Junior High School
Public6 to 8

North Hills Senior High School
Public9 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 257 Nelson Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
$175,000
3
1,584
113,256
$138,000
3
3
1,658
21,810
$210,000
4
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1,740
188,441
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1.5
1,765
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