4048 Franklin Road

Sold 12/21/21

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Last Sold Price

$126,000

2 beds1 bath

4048 Franklin Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15214

Single FamilyProperty Type

1926Year Built

Description

Great Pittsburgh home on Observatory Hill! Sitting in such a convenient location, close to commute routes, schools, parks and more, this Brick Beauty has a lot to offer. With original hardwoods, 3 decorative fireplaces and wood details throughout, this home is a great balance of old and new world. Beautiful main level with large social spaces, along with charming updated kitchen. Upstairs boasts a delightful and updated bathroom. Both upstairs bedrooms are lovely, large and bright. Major updates...Great Pittsburgh home on Observatory Hill! Sitting in such a convenient location, close to commute routes, schools, parks and more, this Brick Beauty has a lot to offer. With original hardwoods, 3 decorative fireplaces and wood details throughout, this home is a great balance of old and new world. Beautiful main level with large social spaces, along with charming updated kitchen. Upstairs boasts a delightful and updated bathroom. Both upstairs bedrooms are lovely, large and bright. Major updates throughout, including new roof and updated electric in 2020, added A/C in 2019 and new furnace and water heater in 2018! Outside enjoy 2 spacious porches in front and back, as well as the professional landscaping. Come see all of the reasons in person that makes 4048 Franklin Rd. the one not to miss!

Listing closed: 12/21/2021 12:00 AM • Source: WPMLS, MLS#: 1524417

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$727 per month

30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

Principal and Interest

$673

Property Taxes

$55

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Property Information for 4048 Franklin Road

Property Details

Taxes: $657 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Residence/Single Family
County: Allegheny County
Architecture: Colonial
Style: 2 Story or 2 Level
Cooling: Central

Building Information

Year Built: 1926

Summary

Location and General Information

City Name: Pittsburgh
Postal Code: 15214

County Or Parish: Allegheny-North
County M 360: Allegheny
State Or Province: Pennsylvania
Public Transportation: Yes

Taxes and HOA Information

Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 0162-S-00140-0000-00
Taxes: $657

School Information

School District: Pittsburgh
School Transportation: Yes

Parking

Parking Description: On-Street Parking

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Tour URL Branded: https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview-tour/wpn/1524417

Property

Lot Information

Lot Size: 30x124x32x130
Type of Property: Residence/Single Family

Area: Observatory Hill
Construction: Brick

Property and Assessments

New Construction Type: Existing
Year Built Numeric: 1926

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: 6
Basement Access: Interior Only

Baths Full: 1
Baths Full Locations: Upper
Baths Total: 1.0
Fireplace Description: Decor
Inclusions: Electric Stove, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Basement: Yes
Basement Description: Unf
Heating Type: Gas
Heating: Forced Air
Room Type: Living Room
Room and Features: Living Room-Main, Dining Room-Main, Kitchen-Main, Master Bedroom-Upper, 2nd Bedroom-Upper, Living Room-Basement
Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom

Room Information

Room 1

Room Level 1: Main
Room Size 1: 18x12

Room Type 1: Living Room

Room 2

Room Level 2: Main
Room Size 2: 14x11

Room Type 2: Dining Room

Room 3

Room Level 3: Main
Room Size 3: 14x6

Room Type 3: Kitchen

Room 4

Room Level 4: Upper
Room Size 4: 15x15

Room Type 4: Master Bedroom

Room 5

Room Level 5: Upper
Room Size 5: 14x10

Room Type 5: 2nd Bedroom

Room 6

Room Level 6: Basement
Room Type 6: Living Room

Rental

Rental Information

Tenant Occupied: No

Property History for 4048 Franklin Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 21, 2021	Sold WPMLS #1524417	$126,000	—
Dec 17, 2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1484827327	$126,000	+11.0% / yr
Nov 11, 2021	Pending WPMLS #1524417		—
Nov 11, 2021	In Contract WPMLS #1524417		—
Nov 2, 2021	Price Change WPMLS #1524417	$129,900	—
Sep 30, 2021	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1524417	$139,000	—
Sep 26, 2018	Sold WPMLS #1335269	$90,000	—
Sep 25, 2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #634858480	$90,000	+5.3% / yr
Aug 18, 2018	Pending WPMLS #1335269		—
May 2, 2018	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1335269	$105,000	—
Dec 15, 2016	Sold WPMLS #1209485	$30,000	—
Nov 28, 2016	Pending WPMLS #1209485		—
Feb 22, 2016	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1209485	$59,900	—
Aug 29, 2008	Sold WPMLS #710363	$53,500	—
Aug 20, 2008	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #252405087	$53,500	—
Jun 10, 2008	Pending WPMLS #710363		—
Jan 24, 2008	Listed (Active) WPMLS #710363	$59,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/21/2021	Sold WPMLS #1524417	$126,000
12/17/2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1484827327	$126,000 +11.0% / yr
11/11/2021	Pending WPMLS #1524417	—
11/11/2021	In Contract WPMLS #1524417	—
11/02/2021	Price Change WPMLS #1524417	$129,900
09/30/2021	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1524417	$139,000
09/26/2018	Sold WPMLS #1335269	$90,000
09/25/2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #634858480	$90,000 +5.3% / yr
08/18/2018	Pending WPMLS #1335269	—
05/02/2018	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1335269	$105,000
12/15/2016	Sold WPMLS #1209485	$30,000
11/28/2016	Pending WPMLS #1209485	—
02/22/2016	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1209485	$59,900
08/29/2008	Sold WPMLS #710363	$53,500
08/20/2008	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #252405087	$53,500
06/10/2008	Pending WPMLS #710363	—
01/24/2008	Listed (Active) WPMLS #710363	$59,900

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

Public Records for 4048 Franklin Road

Taxable ValueLand$17,600Additions$29,300Total$46,900

Tax Record2026$302 ($25 / month)

Home Facts

Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,184 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,184 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,813 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926Year Renovated1926CountyALLEGHENYAPN0162-S-00140-0000-00

Schools near 4048 Franklin Road

This home is within Pittsburgh Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
3/10	Pittsburgh Morrow K-5	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	1.3 mi
2/10	Pittsburgh Perry High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.2 mi
5/10	Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5	Public - Choice school	PK to 5	2.8 mi
4/10	Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8	Public - Choice school	6 to 8	2.8 mi
NR	Pittsburgh Conroy	Public - Choice school	K to 12	2.8 mi
3/10	Pittsburgh Langley PK-8	Public - Nearby school	PK to 8	3.2 mi
NR	Incarnation Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.0 mi
NR	Northside Catholic School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	0.9 mi
NR	Northside Catholic Assumption Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
3/10	Pittsburgh Morrow K-5 PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	1.3 mi
2/10	Pittsburgh Perry High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.2 mi
5/10	Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 PublicPK to 5 Choice school	2.8 mi
4/10	Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8 Public6 to 8 Choice school	2.8 mi
NR	Pittsburgh Conroy PublicK to 12 Choice school	2.8 mi
3/10	Pittsburgh Langley PK-8 PublicPK to 8 Nearby school	3.2 mi
NR	Incarnation Academy PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.0 mi
NR	Northside Catholic School PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	0.9 mi
NR	Northside Catholic Assumption Academy PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.9 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: 4048 Franklin Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15214	$126,000	2	1	–	–
4052 Franklin Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15214	–	3	2	1,580	15,225
4044 Franklin Road, Observatory Hill, PA 15214	$70,000	3	1	–	–
4040 Franklin Road, Observatory Hill, PA 15214	$44,500	3	1	–	0
4038 Franklin Road, Observatory Hill, PA 15214	$60,000	4	1	–	–
4029 Franklin Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15214	$154,900	3	2	1,536	–
4026 Perrysville Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214	–	–	–	–	6,512
4024 Perrysville Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214	$55,000	–	–	–	–
4068 Franklin Road, Unit 4072, Pittsburgh, PA 15214	–	–	4	3,692	27,675
4034 Franklin Road, Observatory Hill, PA 15214	$56,000	3	1	–	–
20 Garvin Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15214	$40,000	3	2	1,416	4,094
4018 Perrysville Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214	$27,000	3	2	2,108	2,348
22 Gavin, Pittsburgh, PA 15214	$17,500	3	1	–	–
4030 Perrysville Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214	$52,501	4	2	1,995	3,920
22 Garvin Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15214	$201,000	3	1	1,440	–
4016 Perrysville Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15214	–	4	1	1,710	6,512

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