Welcome home to 86 Bascom Ave, located in the North Side of Pittsburgh’s Observatory Hill Neighborhood. This amazing home offers a breathtaking view of the neighborhood from the charming enclosed front porch. Sip your morning tea and watch the activities of the day unfold as you bask in the sunlight that warms the porch through the updated windows. Enjoy the convenience of the formal dining room and living room with decorative fireplaces as the focal points. This home offers spacious bedroom sizes and 86 Bascom will fit most larger furniture in the master and guest rooms. Easy access to 1-279 and Route 19. HSA Home Warranty Included.
Welcome home to 86 Bascom Ave, located in the North Side of Pittsburgh’s Observatory Hill Neighborhood. This amazing home offers a breathtaking view of the neighborhood from the charming enclosed front porch. Sip your morning tea and watch the activities of the day unfold as you bask in the sunlight that warms the porch through the updated windows. Enjoy the convenience of the formal dining room and living room with decorative fireplaces as the focal points. This home offers spacious bedroom sizes and 86 Bascom will fit most larger furniture in the master and guest rooms. Easy access to 1-279 and Route 19. HSA Home Warranty Included.
West Penn MLS #937338
Oct 15, 2012
Listed
$65,500
$56/sq ft
+7
Minutes from downtown shopping or work via car and also near busline. Attached garage with driveway and private backyard. Newer hot water tank and new roof on garage. Insulated Attic. Nice clean house
West Penn MLS #892274
Oct 19, 2011
Listed
$65,500
$56/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 28, 1987
Sold
$32,000
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,196 (+6.5%)
$15,200 + $30,200
$45,400
2025
$1,123 (+7.4%)
$15,200 + $30,200
$45,400
2024
$1,046
$15,200 + $30,200
$45,400
2023
$1,046 (+1.3%)
$15,200 + $30,200
$45,400
2022
$1,032 (+65.7%)
$15,200 + $30,200
$45,400
2021
$623 (+0.5%)
$15,200 + $30,200
$45,400
2020
$620
$15,200 + $12,200
$27,400
2019
$620
$15,200 + $12,200
$27,400
2018
$620
$15,200 + $12,200
$27,400
2017
$620 (−20.1%)
$15,200 + $12,200
$27,400
2015
$776
$15,200 + $12,200
$27,400
Tax history for 86 Bascom Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,196 (+6.5%)
$15,200 + $30,200
$45,400
2025
$1,123 (+7.4%)
$15,200 + $30,200
$45,400
2024
$1,046
$15,200 + $30,200
$45,400
2023
$1,046 (+1.3%)
$15,200 + $30,200
$45,400
2022
$1,032 (+65.7%)
$15,200 + $30,200
$45,400
2021
$623 (+0.5%)
$15,200 + $30,200
$45,400
2020
$620
$15,200 + $12,200
$27,400
2019
$620
$15,200 + $12,200
$27,400
2018
$620
$15,200 + $12,200
$27,400
2017
$620 (−20.1%)
$15,200 + $12,200
$27,400
2015
$776
$15,200 + $12,200
$27,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,600 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,170
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Allegheny County
APN
0162L00039000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage
# of Parking (Total): 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
Room 1 Information
Bedroom 3
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 15x8
Room 2 Information
Bedroom 2
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 11X10
Room 3 Information
Master Bedroom
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 12X11
Room 4 Information
Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13X7
Room 5 Information
Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13x10
Room 6 Information
Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14x11
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Features: Decorative
Equipment
Appliances: Some Gas Appliances, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior Features
Window Features: Screen(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Details: Brick
Has Home Warranty
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.0597
Lot Size Acres: 0.0597
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.0597
Property Information
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $45,400
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $623
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,170
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Allegheny County
APN: 0162L00039000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Pittsburgh Morrow K-5
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
3/10
Pittsburgh Perry High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Pittsburgh, PA • 15214
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8 hours in
June and 2.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8 hrs
2.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$154,000 – $186,000
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