Welcome to 50 Fordham Avenue in the Ivy League Streets of West View where character, charm and location meet. Step inside to a spacious entryway with original solid wood banisters. To your right, a large living room with original hardwood pocket doors, a wooden mantle, exposed brick, and a decorative fireplace.
Adjacent is the dining room, bathed in natural light from a window bump-out, featuring another decorative fireplace and built-in cabinet.
The home's galley-style kitchen, leading out to a back deck, awaits your personal touch. An additional room on the main level offers potential for a new, larger kitchen.
The second floor houses three bedrooms and a full bathroom.
Outside, a back deck overlooks a level, fenced backyard which is perfect for fur babies or a weekend barbecue.
Located in a prime neighborhood just 2 minutes from I279 and 10 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, this home offers charm and accessibility. Don't miss this opportunity to own your dream home.
Sold for $135,000
$135,000
50 Fordham Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15229
3beds
1,562sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
3,393 Square Feet Lot
$221,400 Zestimate®
$86/sqft
$1,715 Estimated rent
Home value
$221,400
$197,000 - $248,000
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Fenced backyardExposed brickMinutes from downtown pittsburghNatural lightBack deckSpacious entrywayDecorative fireplace
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Listed by:
Wendy Martin 412-367-3200,
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY
Bought with:
Kassie Cable
HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Source: WPMLS,MLS#: 1615176
Originating MLS: West Penn Multi-List
Originating MLS: West Penn Multi-ListFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 14x14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 14x12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 11x9
Bonus room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11x9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15x12
Entry foyer
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 18x7
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15x6
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14x14
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Walk-Up Access
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,562
- Total interior livable area: 1,562 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,393 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0.0779
Details
- Parcel number: 0279A00234000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Dutch Colonial,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation
Location
- Region: Pittsburgh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $86/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $98,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,465
- Date on market: 7/18/2023
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2023 | Sold | $135,000+17.4%$86/sqft |
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| 10/12/2023 | Contingent | $115,000$74/sqft |
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| 10/6/2023 | Price change | $115,000-23.3%$74/sqft |
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| 8/3/2023 | Price change | $150,000-3.2%$96/sqft |
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| 7/18/2023 | Listed for sale | $155,000$99/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,644 +7.3% | $80,200 |
| 2024 | $2,465 +549.7% | $80,200 |
| 2023 | $379 | $80,200 |
| 2022 | $379 | $80,200 |
| 2021 | $379 +2% | $80,200 |
| 2020 | $372 -2% | $80,200 |
| 2019 | $379 -83.2% | $80,200 |
| 2018 | $2,256 +0.7% | $80,200 |
| 2017 | $2,240 +490.5% | $80,200 |
| 2016 | $379 -82.7% | $80,200 |
| 2015 | $2,197 | $80,200 |
| 2014 | -- | $80,200 -3.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $83,200 +11.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $74,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $74,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $74,400 -16.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $89,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $89,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $89,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $89,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $89,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $89,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $89,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $89,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 15229
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10West View El SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10North Hills Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10North Hills Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: North Hills
Source: WPMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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