261 Ridge Ave

Pittsburgh, PA 15221

$270,000
Last Sold Price
5
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Sold 1/14/22
Sold 1/14/22
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Description

Beautiful brick Colonial on tree-lined street in Forest Hills! Covered porch welcomes you to come inside. First floor features large living room with decorative fireplace, formal dining room, large updated L shaped eat-in kitchen with all appliances. 2nd floor features 4 bedrooms, den for home office and 2 nicely updated baths! Lower level features massive 22 x 17 family room with fireplace, large laundry room/kitchenette area, 5th bedroom and powder room. Door from family room leads to flat rear...Beautiful brick Colonial on tree-lined street in Forest Hills! Covered porch welcomes you to come inside. First floor features large living room with decorative fireplace, formal dining room, large updated L shaped eat-in kitchen with all appliances. 2nd floor features 4 bedrooms, den for home office and 2 nicely updated baths! Lower level features massive 22 x 17 family room with fireplace, large laundry room/kitchenette area, 5th bedroom and powder room. Door from family room leads to flat rear fenced yard with 34 x 24 patio with retractable awning great for entertaining. Tons of updates include new vinyl plank flooring and doors, updated windows, updated furnace and central air (2013) , brand new breaker box, new roof, gutters and downspouts 2019
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Property Details for 261 Ridge Avenue

Parking Spaces
2
Architecture
Colonial
Style
2 Story or 2 Level
Cooling
Central, Electric
Pool
No
LISTING CLOSED: 01/14/2022 12:00 AM

Property Details for 261 Ridge Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #1519694
Days on Market90
Taxes$4,906 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Residence/Single Family
Year Built1950
Lot Size-
CountyAllegheny County
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Building Information for 261 Ridge Avenue

Stories-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size-

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Property Information for 261 Ridge Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Pittsburgh
  • Postal Code: 15221
  • County Or Parish: Allegheny-East
  • County M 360: Allegheny
  • State Or Province: Pennsylvania
  • Public Transportation: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 299-L-10
  • Taxes: $4,906
School Information
  • School District: Woodland Hills
  • School Transportation: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Description: Integral Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size: 169.25x109.72x180.71
  • Type of Property: Residence/Single Family
  • Area: Forest Hills Boro
  • Construction: Brick, Frame
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction Type: Existing
  • Home Warranty Incl: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1950
  • Disclaimer: Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed
  • Photo Count: 25
Utilities
  • Sewage: Public
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Room Count: 11
  • Basement Access: Walk Out
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Baths Full Locations: Upper
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Baths Partial Locations: Lower
  • Baths Total: 2.1
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher, Electric Stove, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Security System, Wall to Wall Carpet, Washer/Dryer, Window Treatments
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finishd
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room and Features: Living Room-Main, Dining Room-Main, Kitchen-Main, Family Room-Lower, Master Bedroom-Upper, 2nd Bedroom-Upper, 3rd Bedroom-Upper, 4th Bedroom-Upper, 5th Bedroom-Lower, DEN-Upper, Laundry Room-Lower
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Master Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom, 4th Bedroom, 5th Bedroom, DEN, Laundry Room
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level 1: Main
  • Room Size 1: 19x11
  • 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: 21x7
  • Room Type 3: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Level 4: Lower
  • Room Size 4: 22x17
  • Room Type 4: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Level 5: Upper
  • Room Size 5: 17x12
  • Room Type 5: Master Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Level 6: Upper
  • Room Size 6: 12x10
  • Room Type 6: 2nd Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Level 7: Upper
  • Room Size 7: 11x11
  • Room Type 7: 3rd Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Level 8: Upper
  • Room Size 8: 14x10
  • Room Type 8: 4th Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Level 9: Lower
  • Room Size 9: 19x10
  • Room Type 9: 5th Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Level 10: Upper
  • Room Size 10: 8x8
  • Room Type 10: DEN
Room 11
  • Room Level 11: Lower
  • Room Size 11: 19x7
  • Room Type 11: Laundry Room
Rental
Rental Information
  • Tenant Occupied: No

Property History for 261 Ridge Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 14, 2022

Sold

WPMLS #1519694

$270,000—
Jan 6, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1485842877

$270,000

+4.4% / yr

Nov 29, 2021

Pending

WPMLS #1519694

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/14/2022

Sold

WPMLS #1519694

$270,000
01/06/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1485842877

$270,000

+4.4% / yr

11/29/2021

Pending

WPMLS #1519694

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

Public Records for 261 Ridge Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$31,300Additions$110,200Total$141,500
Tax Record2026$6,227 ($519 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,725 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,725 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,199 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950CountyALLEGHENYAPN299-L-10Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 261 Ridge Avenue

This home is within Woodland Hills School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Wilkins El School
Public - PK to 5
Dickson Prep STEAM Academy
Public - 6 to 8
Woodland Hills Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Edgewood El School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Wilkins El School
PublicPK to 5

Dickson Prep STEAM Academy
Public6 to 8

Woodland Hills Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Edgewood El School
PublicPK to 5

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