Last Sold Price
2 beds1,056 sqft$106/sqft
53 May Ave, McKees Rocks, PA 15136

Description

Prepare to fall in love the moment you walk into 53 May Avenue. The open-concept main floor and uniquely gorgeous master bedroom give this home unparalleled charm and character. The master suite fills the entire second floor and features walls lined in beautifully repurposed antique lumber from the home's original construction, plus cozy seating and office areas. Additional highlights include a newer roof (late 2014,) a flat and fenced-in backyard, brand new Versa-Lok retaining wall, integral garage,...Prepare to fall in love the moment you walk into 53 May Avenue. The open-concept main floor and uniquely gorgeous master bedroom give this home unparalleled charm and character. The master suite fills the entire second floor and features walls lined in beautifully repurposed antique lumber from the home's original construction, plus cozy seating and office areas. Additional highlights include a newer roof (late 2014,) a flat and fenced-in backyard, brand new Versa-Lok retaining wall, integral garage, new carpeting, and a remodeled main floor bathroom. Conveniently located just minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh, the North Shore, and the new Roxian Theatre.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/10/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by PIATT SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Property Details for 53 May Avenue

Status
MLS #
1410186
Days on Market
7
Taxes
$1,254 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Residence/Single Family
Year Built
1947
Lot Size
0.11 AC / 4,900 SF
Parking Spaces
1
Architecture
Colonial
Style
2 Story or 2 Level
Cooling
Window A/C
Pool
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$121,500

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

97.1%

McKees Rocks, PA

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Location

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Building Information for 53 May Avenue

Stories-Year Built1947Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,900 SF

Payment Calculator

$674 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$569

Property Taxes

$105

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 53 May Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: McKees Rocks
  • Postal Code: 15136
  • County Or Parish: Allegheny-Northwest
  • County M 360: Allegheny
  • State Or Province: Pennsylvania
  • Directions: McKees Rocks Bridge to Island Avenue to Churchill Street to Erwin Place to May Avenue
  • Public Transportation: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 0072-D-00348-0000-00
  • Taxes: $1,254
School Information
  • School District: Sto Rox
  • School Transportation: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Description: Integral Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 0.1125
  • Lot Size: 97x52x97x51
  • Acres Source: Tax Record
  • Sq Ft Total: 1056.0
  • Type of Property: Residence/Single Family
  • Area: Stowe Twp
  • Construction: Brick
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction Type: Existing
  • Home Warranty Incl: No
  • Year Built Numeric: 1947
  • 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: Walk Out
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Baths Full Locations: Main
  • Baths Total: 1.0
  • Inclusions: Auto Door on Garage, Electric Cook Top, Electric Stove, Microwave Oven, Multi-Pane Windows, Refrigerator, Wall to Wall Carpet, Washer/Dryer, Window A/C, Window Treatments
  • Floors: Laminate, Wall to Wall
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full/Un
  • 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-Main, Laundry Room-Lower
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, Laundry Room
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level 1: Main
  • Room Size 1: 14x14
  • Room Type 1: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Level 2: Main
  • Room Size 2: 11x8
  • Room Type 2: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Level 3: Main
  • Room Size 3: 10x10
  • Room Type 3: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Level 4: Upper
  • Room Size 4: 30x18
  • Room Type 4: Master Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Level 5: Main
  • Room Size 5: 10x10
  • Room Type 5: 2nd Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Level 6: Lower
  • Room Size 6: 20x19
  • Room Type 6: Laundry Room
Rental
Rental Information
  • Tenant Occupied: No

Property History for 53 May Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 10, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #654022306

$112,000

+25.4% / yr

Sep 10, 2019

Sold

WPMLS #1410186

$112,000
Aug 5, 2019

In Contract

WPMLS #1410186

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/10/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #654022306

$112,000

+25.4% / yr

09/10/2019

Sold

WPMLS #1410186

$112,000
08/05/2019

In Contract

WPMLS #1410186

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

Public Records for 53 May Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$11,900Additions$66,600Total$78,500
Tax Record2026$3,822 ($319 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,056 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,056 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,900 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947CountyALLEGHENYAPN72-D-348

Schools near 53 May Avenue

This home is within Sto-Rox School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 3
Public - 4 to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Sto-Rox El School
PublicK to 3

Sto-Rox Upper Elementary School
Public4 to 6

Sto-Rox High School
Public7 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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