278 Summit Ave

Pittsburgh, PA 15202

$306,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
2,363 Sq. Ft.
$129 / Sq. Ft.
2,363
Sq. Ft.
$129
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This charming all-brick Colonial, 5 beds 2.5 baths, sits nestled on Bellevue’s most sought-after streets. The home boasts a columned front porch that welcomes you into a classic interior with expansive living areas and high ceilings. The entry foyer has original gleaming hardwood floors with a spacious living room to the left followed by an expansive dining room. The kitchen is highly functional with a high ceiling and modern appliances and is anchored by a smartly updated first-floor powder room/laundry...This charming all-brick Colonial, 5 beds 2.5 baths, sits nestled on Bellevue’s most sought-after streets. The home boasts a columned front porch that welcomes you into a classic interior with expansive living areas and high ceilings. The entry foyer has original gleaming hardwood floors with a spacious living room to the left followed by an expansive dining room. The kitchen is highly functional with a high ceiling and modern appliances and is anchored by a smartly updated first-floor powder room/laundry room. Beautiful stained-glass window greets you on the stairs to the 2nd fl. Once on the 2nd fl, you will find the beautifully redesigned and oversized primary suite, along with 2 additional bedrooms and full bathroom. One of the additional two bedrooms has a private balcony to enjoy some quiet time. The 3rd fl has 2 more bedrooms with an updated full bathroom with a heated floor. This meticulously maintained and well-loved home was further enhanced with the addition of central air.
  1. Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY

Property Details for 278 Summit Avenue

Architecture
Colonial
Style
3 or More Stories
Cooling
Central, Window A/C
Pool
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/04/2023 06:01 PM

Property Details for 278 Summit Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #1628280
Days on Market8
Taxes$5,777 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Residence/Single Family
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,054 SF
CountyAllegheny County

Location

Listing Courtesy of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY

Sold By COMPASS PENNSYLVANIA, LLC

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Building Information for 278 Summit Avenue

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,054 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,085 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,603

Property Taxes

$481

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 278 Summit Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Pittsburgh
  • Postal Code: 15202
  • County Or Parish: Allegheny-North
  • County M 360: Allegheny
  • State Or Province: Pennsylvania
  • Directions: Exit 1C to US-19 onto PA-65 N. Turn right onto Brighton Heights Blvd. Left on California Ave. Stay on Lincoln Ave. Turn right on N Balph Ave. Left onto Forest Ave. Right onto Summit Ave
  • Public Transportation: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 0215-S-00131-0000-00
  • Taxes: $5,777
School Information
  • School District: Northgate
  • School Transportation: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Description: Off-Street Parking, On-Street Parking
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 0.139
  • Lot Size: 0.139
  • Acres Source: Tax Record
  • Sq Ft Total: 2363.0
  • Type of Property: Residence/Single Family
  • Area: Bellevue
  • Construction: Brick
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction Type: Existing
  • Year Built Numeric: 1920
  • Disclaimer: Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed
  • Photo Count: 35
Utilities
  • Sewage: Public
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Other
Interior Features
  • Room Count: 10
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Baths Full Locations: Upper
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Baths Partial Locations: Main
  • Baths Total: 2.1
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Floors: Ceramic Tile, Hard Wood
  • Basement: Yes
  • Insulation: Unknown
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room and Features: Living Room-Main, Dining Room-Main, Kitchen-Main, Entry-Main, Master Bedroom-Upper, 2nd Bedroom-Upper, 3rd Bedroom-Main, 4th Bedroom-Upper, 5th Bedroom-Upper, Laundry Room-Main
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Entry, Master Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom, 4th Bedroom, 5th Bedroom, Laundry Room
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level 1: Main
  • Room Size 1: 15x14
  • Room Type 1: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Level 2: Main
  • Room Size 2: 17x12
  • Room Type 2: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Level 3: Main
  • Room Size 3: 13x12
  • Room Type 3: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Level 4: Main
  • Room Size 4: 8x16
  • Room Type 4: Entry
Room 5
  • Room Level 5: Upper
  • Room Size 5: 23x13
  • Room Type 5: Master Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Level 6: Upper
  • Room Size 6: 13x12
  • Room Type 6: 2nd Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Level 7: Main
  • Room Size 7: 14x16
  • Room Type 7: 3rd Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Level 8: Upper
  • Room Size 8: 14x7
  • Room Type 8: 4th Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Level 9: Upper
  • Room Type 9: 5th Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Level 10: Main
  • Room Size 10: 5x8
  • Room Type 10: Laundry Room
Rental
Rental Information
  • Tenant Occupied: No

Property History for 278 Summit Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 4, 2023

Sold

WPMLS #1628280

$306,000
Nov 29, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1525805324

$306,000
Nov 25, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1525805117

$306,000

+6.8% / yr

Oct 27, 2023

Pending

WPMLS #1628280

Oct 19, 2023

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1628280

$310,000
Mar 23, 2018

Expired

WPMLS #1269367

Jun 7, 2017

Sold

WPMLS #1272327

$199,500
May 26, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #599517921

$199,500

+5.8% / yr

May 18, 2017

Pending

WPMLS #1272327

Apr 10, 2017

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1272327

$199,500
Mar 23, 2017

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1269367

$199,500
Jul 31, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #433439628

$170,000

+11.9% / yr

Jul 31, 2014

Sold

WPMLS #998204

$170,000
Jun 16, 2014

Pending

WPMLS #998204

Mar 10, 2014

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #998204

$175,000
Mar 8, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326914097

$129,900

+275.1% / yr

Mar 8, 2012

Sold

WPMLS #893405

$121,900
Jan 30, 2012

Pending

WPMLS #893405

Oct 28, 2011

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #893405

$147,900
Aug 1, 2011

Sold

WPMLS #847654

$56,500
Jul 22, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #313887324

$56,500
Jul 13, 2011

Pending

WPMLS #847654

Oct 26, 2010

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #847654

$75,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/04/2023

Sold

WPMLS #1628280

$306,000
11/29/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1525805324

$306,000
11/25/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1525805117

$306,000

+6.8% / yr

10/27/2023

Pending

WPMLS #1628280

10/19/2023

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1628280

$310,000
03/23/2018

Expired

WPMLS #1269367

06/07/2017

Sold

WPMLS #1272327

$199,500
05/26/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #599517921

$199,500

+5.8% / yr

05/18/2017

Pending

WPMLS #1272327

04/10/2017

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1272327

$199,500
03/23/2017

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1269367

$199,500
07/31/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #433439628

$170,000

+11.9% / yr

07/31/2014

Sold

WPMLS #998204

$170,000
06/16/2014

Pending

WPMLS #998204

03/10/2014

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #998204

$175,000
03/08/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326914097

$129,900

+275.1% / yr

03/08/2012

Sold

WPMLS #893405

$121,900
01/30/2012

Pending

WPMLS #893405

10/28/2011

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #893405

$147,900
08/01/2011

Sold

WPMLS #847654

$56,500
07/22/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #313887324

$56,500
07/13/2011

Pending

WPMLS #847654

10/26/2010

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #847654

$75,900

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

Public Records for 278 Summit Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$30,000Additions$126,400Total$156,400
Tax Record2025$6,020 ($502 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,363 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,363 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,057 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920CountyALLEGHENYAPN215-S-131

Schools near 278 Summit Avenue

This home is within Northgate School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Public - K to 6
Private - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Bellevue El School
PublicPK to 6

Northgate Middle School/High School
Public7 to 12

Avalon El School
PublicK to 6

Assumption Elementary School
PrivateK to 8

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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