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6 beds3,311 sqft
521 Fairview Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Single FamilyProperty Type
4.54 acresLot Size
1963Year Built
$168/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

What a cool, custom built house! Truly unique in so many ways. Sunken family room with library cat walk, huge living room with wooded views and a green house! Bridged entrance, cut glass front doors, private setting on over 4 acres. Boasts 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and a full finished basement; complete with a bar and soda fountain set up. Storage? How about a walk in attic, space over the garage and extra rooms for all your needs. This grand lady needs some TLC however the possibilities are endless...What a cool, custom built house! Truly unique in so many ways. Sunken family room with library cat walk, huge living room with wooded views and a green house! Bridged entrance, cut glass front doors, private setting on over 4 acres. Boasts 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and a full finished basement; complete with a bar and soda fountain set up. Storage? How about a walk in attic, space over the garage and extra rooms for all your needs. This grand lady needs some TLC however the possibilities are endless for this treasure. Easy to show. Check out virtual tour...
  • Listed by: • COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE
Listing closed: 06/04/2019 12:00 AM • Source: WPMLS, MLS#: 1377970

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Listing Courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE

Sold By HOWARD HANNA EAST SUBURBAN OFFICE

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Property Information for 521 Fairview Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $15,218 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Residence/Single Family
  • Architecture: Contemporary
  • Style: Ranch or 1 Level
  • Cooling: Central
  • Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Lot Size: 4.54 AC / 197,762 SF
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 Road to Fairview
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 0438-C-00075
  • Taxes: $15,218
School Information
  • School District: Fox Chapel Area
  • School Transportation: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Description: Attached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 4.54
  • Lot Size: 780X408X80X292X411
  • Acres Source: Tax Record
  • Sq Ft Total: 3311.0
  • Type of Property: Residence/Single Family
  • Area: Fox Chapel
  • Construction: Brick
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction Type: Existing
  • Home Warranty Incl: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1963
  • Disclaimer: Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed
  • Photo Count: 18
Utilities
  • Sewage: Public
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Room Count: 14
  • Basement Access: Walk Out
  • Baths Full: 4
  • Baths Full Locations: Main, Upper
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Baths Partial Locations: Main
  • Baths Total: 4.1
  • Fireplace Description: wood
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Inclusions: Auto Door on Garage, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cook Top, Gas Stove, Refrigerator, Wall to Wall Carpet, Washer/Dryer
  • Floors: Ceramic Tile, Hard Wood, Wall to Wall
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finish
  • Insulation: Unknown
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Room and Features: Entry-Main, Living Room-Main, Dining Room-Main, Kitchen-Main, Family Room-Main, Additional Room-Main, Master Bedroom-Main, 2nd Bedroom-Main, 3rd Bedroom-Main, 4th Bedroom-Main, 5th Bedroom-Upper, Additional Room-Upper, Game Room-Lower, Laundry Room-Main
  • Room List: Entry, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Additional Room, Master Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom, 4th Bedroom, 5th Bedroom, Game Room, Laundry Room
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level 1: Main
  • Room Size 1: 12X11
  • Room Type 1: Entry
Room 2
  • Room Level 2: Main
  • Room Size 2: 24X15
  • Room Type 2: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Level 3: Main
  • Room Size 3: 15X13
  • Room Type 3: Dining Room
Room 4
  • Room Level 4: Main
  • Room Size 4: 24X11
  • Room Type 4: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Level 5: Main
  • Room Size 5: 19X13
  • Room Type 5: Family Room
Room 6
  • Room Level 6: Main
  • Room Size 6: 20X11
  • Room Type 6: Additional Room
Room 7
  • Room Level 7: Main
  • Room Size 7: 23X16
  • Room Type 7: Master Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Level 8: Main
  • Room Size 8: 12X11
  • Room Type 8: 2nd Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Level 9: Main
  • Room Size 9: 13X11
  • Room Type 9: 3rd Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Level 10: Main
  • Room Size 10: 13X11
  • Room Type 10: 4th Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Level 11: Upper
  • Room Size 11: 13X11
  • Room Type 11: 5th Bedroom
Room 12
  • Room Level 12: Upper
  • Room Size 12: 13X11
  • Room Type 12: Additional Room
Room 13
  • Room Level 13: Lower
  • Room Size 13: 54X19
  • Room Type 13: Game Room
Room 14
  • Room Level 14: Main
  • Room Size 14: 8X4
  • Room Type 14: Laundry Room
Rental
Rental Information
  • Tenant Occupied: No

Property History for 521 Fairview Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 4, 2019

Sold

WPMLS #1377970

$555,000—
May 30, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #646387034

$555,500—
Mar 20, 2019

Pending

WPMLS #1377970

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/04/2019

Sold

WPMLS #1377970

$555,000
05/30/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #646387034

$555,500
03/20/2019

Pending

WPMLS #1377970

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Public Records for 521 Fairview Road

Taxable ValueLand$237,000Additions$335,700Total$572,700
Tax Record2026$17,976 ($1,498 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,311 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,311 SqFtStories1Lot Size197,762 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963CountyALLEGHENYAPN438-C-75Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 521 Fairview Road

This home is within Fox Chapel Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Hartwood El School
PublicK to 5

Dorseyville Middle School
Public6 to 8

Fox Chapel Area High School
Public9 to 12

Kerr El School
PublicK to 5

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