838 Spring Garden Ave

Pittsburgh, PA 15212

$360,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,704 Sq. Ft.
$211 / Sq. Ft.
1,704
Sq. Ft.
$211
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 8/23/23Virtual Tour
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a living room with fireplace furniture and a flat screen tv
a living room with furniture a window and a flat screen tv
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a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor
a kitchen with lots of counter top space
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove and white cabinets
a kitchen with a refrigerator and a sink
a kitchen with granite countertop a sink and granite top
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove and a refrigerator
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a utility room with dryer and washer
a bathroom with a sink a toilet and mirror
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Description

Built in 1880, furniture-maker Charles Rombach was the first owner of this North Side home, which explains the significant woodwork & fireplaces throughout. 2017 "gut job" renovation included all new windows, plumbing, electric, central air and new "middle roof". Granite & stainless in the Kitchen. Hard flooring throughout. 1st floor Powder Room & Laundry. Tons of exposed brick everywhere. New gutters, downspouts & rubber roof over Kitchen in 2022. New furnace in 2023. Privacy-fenced rear completely-decked...Built in 1880, furniture-maker Charles Rombach was the first owner of this North Side home, which explains the significant woodwork & fireplaces throughout. 2017 "gut job" renovation included all new windows, plumbing, electric, central air and new "middle roof". Granite & stainless in the Kitchen. Hard flooring throughout. 1st floor Powder Room & Laundry. Tons of exposed brick everywhere. New gutters, downspouts & rubber roof over Kitchen in 2022. New furnace in 2023. Privacy-fenced rear completely-decked courtyard and off-street parking pad. Walk across the 16th St Bridge and you are in the Strip District/Downtown. PNC Park, Heinz Field, Rivers Casino, restaurants galore & Allegheny Commons Park with Lake Elizabeth are all within 2 miles.
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Property Details for 838 Spring Garden Avenue

Parking Spaces
1
Style
3 or More Stories
Cooling
Central, Electric
LISTING UPDATED: 09/08/2023 08:49 AM

Property Details for 838 Spring Garden Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #1577725
Days on Market274
Taxes$4,728 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Residence/Single Family
Year Built1880
Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,178 SF
CountyAllegheny County
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Building Information for 838 Spring Garden Avenue

Stories-Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,178 SF

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Property Information for 838 Spring Garden Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Pittsburgh
  • Postal Code: 15212
  • County Or Parish: Allegheny-North
  • County M 360: Allegheny
  • State Or Province: Pennsylvania
  • Directions: DO NOT park in front of the house on Spring Garden Ave. Park on the back parking pad which is on Concord St, mid-block on the left. Address is plainly on back fence.
  • Public Transportation: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 24-E-115
  • Taxes: $4,728
School Information
  • School District: Pittsburgh
  • School Transportation: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Description: Off-Street Parking
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Lot Information
  • Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Size: 20x100
  • Acres Source: Tax Record
  • Sq Ft Total: 1704.0
  • Type of Property: Residence/Single Family
  • Area: Central North Side
  • Construction: Brick
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction Type: Existing
  • Year Built Numeric: 1880
  • Disclaimer: Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed
  • Photo Count: 24
Utilities
  • Sewage: Public
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Room Count: 7
  • Basement Access: Walk Up
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Baths Full Locations: Upper
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Baths Partial Locations: Main
  • Baths Total: 1.1
  • Fireplace Description: Decor
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Floors: Ceramic Tile, Other
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unin
  • 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, 3rd Bedroom-Upper, Laundry Room-Main
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 3rd 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: 13x15
  • Room Type 2: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Level 3: Main
  • Room Size 3: 11x21
  • Room Type 3: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Level 4: Upper
  • Room Size 4: 14x15
  • Room Type 4: Master Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Level 5: Upper
  • Room Size 5: 10x15
  • Room Type 5: 2nd Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Level 6: Upper
  • Room Size 6: 15x23
  • Room Type 6: 3rd Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Level 7: Main
  • Room Type 7: Laundry Room
Rental
Rental Information
  • Tenant Occupied: No

Property History for 838 Spring Garden Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 23, 2023

Sold

WPMLS #1577725

$360,000—
Aug 8, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521013304

$360,000

+31.3% / yr

Jun 28, 2023

In Contract

WPMLS #1577725

—
Jun 27, 2023

Pending

WPMLS #1577725

—
Jun 5, 2023

Price Change

WPMLS #1577725

$375,000—
Jan 3, 2023

Withdrawn

WPMLS #1577725

—
Nov 2, 2022

Price Change

WPMLS #1577725

$399,000—
Oct 15, 2022

Price Change

WPMLS #1577725

$410,000—
Sep 28, 2022

Price Change

WPMLS #1577725

$424,000—
Sep 26, 2022

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1577725

$430,000—
May 8, 2018

Expired

WPMLS #1278730

—
May 9, 2017

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1278730

$289,000—
Apr 14, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #570481083

$49,000—
May 17, 1996

Sold

WPMLS #28915

$11,000—
Apr 23, 1996

Pending

WPMLS #28915

—
Jul 19, 1995

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #28915

$11,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/23/2023

Sold

WPMLS #1577725

$360,000
08/08/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521013304

$360,000

+31.3% / yr

06/28/2023

In Contract

WPMLS #1577725

—
06/27/2023

Pending

WPMLS #1577725

—
06/05/2023

Price Change

WPMLS #1577725

$375,000
01/03/2023

Withdrawn

WPMLS #1577725

—
11/02/2022

Price Change

WPMLS #1577725

$399,000
10/15/2022

Price Change

WPMLS #1577725

$410,000
09/28/2022

Price Change

WPMLS #1577725

$424,000
09/26/2022

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1577725

$430,000
05/08/2018

Expired

WPMLS #1278730

—
05/09/2017

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1278730

$289,000
04/14/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #570481083

$49,000
05/17/1996

Sold

WPMLS #28915

$11,000
04/23/1996

Pending

WPMLS #28915

—
07/19/1995

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #28915

$11,000

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

Public Records for 838 Spring Garden Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$5,800Additions$30,300Total$36,100
Tax Record2025$893 ($74 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size1,060 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialCountyALLEGHENYAPN24-E-113

Schools near 838 Spring Garden Avenue

This home is within Pittsburgh Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Pittsburgh King K-8
Public - PK to 8
Pittsburgh Perry High School
Public - 9 to 12
Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5
Public - PK to 5
Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Pittsburgh King K-8
PublicPK to 8

Pittsburgh Perry High School
Public9 to 12

Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5
PublicPK to 5

Pittsburgh Allegheny 6-8
Public6 to 8

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