259 Bascom Ave

883 Sq. Ft.
$204 / Sq. Ft.
883
Sq. Ft.
$204
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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. Tube reglazed: 5/2025. Solar panels transfer to buyer free and clear!
  1. Listed by COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Property Details for 259 Bascom Avenue

Parking Spaces
1
Architecture
Cape Cod
Style
2 Story or 2 Level
Pool
No
LISTING UPDATED: 06/21/2025 07:54 AM

Property Details for 259 Bascom Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #1694895
Days on Market59
Taxes$1,018 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Residence/Single Family
Year Built1955
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,501 SF
CountyAllegheny County

Location

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Sold By RE/MAX SELECT REALTY

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Building Information for 259 Bascom Avenue

Stories-Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,501 SF

Payment Calculator

$962 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$877

Property Taxes

$85

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 259 Bascom Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Pittsburgh
  • Postal Code: 15214
  • County Or Parish: Allegheny-North
  • County M 360: Allegheny
  • State Or Province: Pennsylvania
  • Directions: GPS
  • Public Transportation: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 0162-K-00350-0000-00
  • Taxes: $1,018
School Information
  • School District: Pittsburgh
  • School Transportation: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Description: Integral Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 0.1722
  • Lot Size: 0.1722
  • Acres Source: Tax Record
  • Sq Ft Total: 883.0
  • Type of Property: Residence/Single Family
  • Area: Observatory Hill
  • Construction: Brick
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction Type: Existing
  • Home Warranty Incl: No
  • Year Built Numeric: 1955
  • Disclaimer: Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed
  • Photo Count: 35
Utilities
  • Sewage: Public
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Basement Access: Walk Out
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Baths Full Locations: Upper
  • Baths Total: 1.0
  • Fireplace Description: INSPECT
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Inclusions: Auto Door on Garage, Dishwasher, Electric Stove, Multi-Pane Windows, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Floors: Hard Wood, Laminate
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Insulation: Yes
  • Insulation Type: Cellulose
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air
Rental
Rental Information
  • Tenant Occupied: No

Property History for 259 Bascom Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 20, 2025

Sold

WPMLS #1694895

$180,000—
Jun 10, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1908672152

$180,000

+5.3% / yr

Jun 1, 2025

Pending

WPMLS #1694895

—
May 19, 2025

In Contract

WPMLS #1694895

—
May 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1694895

—
Apr 14, 2025

In Contract

WPMLS #1694895

—
Apr 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1694895

$184,000—
Jul 29, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #578178267

$114,000—
Jul 29, 2016

Sold

WPMLS #1224123

$114,000—
Jul 1, 2016

Pending

WPMLS #1224123

—
May 18, 2016

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1224123

$119,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/20/2025

Sold

WPMLS #1694895

$180,000
06/10/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1908672152

$180,000

+5.3% / yr

06/01/2025

Pending

WPMLS #1694895

—
05/19/2025

In Contract

WPMLS #1694895

—
05/11/2025

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1694895

—
04/14/2025

In Contract

WPMLS #1694895

—
04/03/2025

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1694895

$184,000
07/29/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #578178267

$114,000
07/29/2016

Sold

WPMLS #1224123

$114,000
07/01/2016

Pending

WPMLS #1224123

—
05/18/2016

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1224123

$119,000

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

Public Records for 259 Bascom Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$20,200Additions$24,000Total$44,200
Tax Record2025$1,094 ($91 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt883 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt883 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955CountyALLEGHENYAPN162-K-350Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 259 Bascom Avenue

This home is within Pittsburgh Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 3 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Pittsburgh Morrow K-5
PublicPK to 8

Pittsburgh Perry High School
Public9 to 12

Pittsburgh Mcnaugher
Public3 to 12

Pittsburgh Conroy
PublicK to 12

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