303 Coltart Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

PRIME Residential or Investment Opportunity - Oakland, PA Live-Streamed / On-Site Real Estate Auction Date & Time: September 30th at 5:00 PM Location: 303 Coltart Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Property Overview A rare opportunity to acquire a piece of Pittsburgh history on one of Central Oakland's most desirable, quiet residential streets. Loved by its owners for nearly 67 years, 303 Coltart Avenue is one of the original four homes built on the block, combining classic Edwardian architectural charm with substantial mechanical upgrades. Current Configuration: 5-Bedroom, 2-Bath single-family home. Flexible Layout Potential: Previously utilized as a two-unit property featuring a lower-level studio and an upper-level 3-bedroom apartment. Location & Transit: Walking distance to UPMC Hospitals, University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon, Carlow, Duquesne, and Chatham. Direct access to Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus lines and airport routes. Property Highlights & Architecture Spacious Ceilings: 12-foot ceilings on the 1st floor, 10-foot on the 2nd floor, and 8-foot on the 3rd floor. Original Edwardian Details: Solid hardwood central staircase & heavy molding Original brass door knobs and plates Original porcelain and iron clawfoot tub on the 2nd floor 4 fireplaces: 2 currently visible original fireplaces, plus 2 hidden behind walls (1st-floor dining room and 2nd-floor closet) Uncapped Potential: Preserved wide-plank hardwood floors under carpet (professionally cleaned 8/2026) Interior brick walls behind plaster ready to be exposed Triple-layer exterior brick construction Conversion-Ready: 2nd-floor room retains active gas and plumbing in walls for easy kitchen installation (includes custom-designed cabinetry) Basement rough-in plumbing ready for a lower-level bathroom Mechanical & Structural Upgrades Structural Integrity: 3-layer brick construction with added steel support framing installed alongside full copper plumbing replacement. Windows: Pella thermopane windows installed throughout almost every room. Plumbing & Sewer: Main water and sewer lines to the street were completely replaced (eliminating basement backflow risk). Full interior copper piping. HVAC & Electrical: Updated wiring and electrical panel, modern hot water heater, and an annually serviced gas boiler radiator system. Move-In Ready Extras: All appliances included (gas stove, washer, dryer, and refrigerator under warranty through 9/2027), updated dining room paint (2025), and maintenance equipment (including a custom 40ft ladder). Exterior & Neighborhood Features Parking: Rare off-street driveway parking in Central Oakland. Outdoor Living: Charming front porch with established flower beds and a mature Chinese red maple Private back porch overlooking a flowering garden (roses, hydrangeas, primroses) Community & Location: Peaceful, community-oriented street (~45% owner-occupied). Steps from Schenley Park, Phipps Conservatory, Carnegie Museum & Library, and local cultural venues.