Upper St. Clair Real Estate Sales Decrease in July
categories: Sold Property Statistics, Upper St. Clair
There were 25 Upper St. Clair homes that sold in July, down from 43 in June. Here’s the list for July:
| Address | List Price | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|
| 200 Warwick Drive | 799,900 | 725,000 |
| 1452 Paragon Place | 699,900 | 625,000 |
| 1312 Wellington Drive | 634,900 | 592,000 |
| 1050 Tall Trees Drive | 525,000 | 498,000 |
| 168 Fieldgate Drive | 519,900 | 495,000 |
| 206 Carriage Lane | 500,000 | 495,000 |
| 1755 Scarlett Drive | 519,900 | 485,000 |
| 1511 Candlewood Drive | 464,900 | 455,000 |
| 1778 Seegar Circle | 487,900 | 450,000 |
| 1776 Seegar Circle | 459,900 | 432,000 |
| 1859 Taper Drive | 349,000 | 340,000 |
| 2558 Corteland Drive | 319,900 | 310,000 |
| 2559 Forest Brook Drive | 309,900 | 300,000 |
| 564 Trotwood Ridge Road | 290,000 | 297,500 |
| 2445 Corteland Drive | 294,900 | 282,500 |
| 220 Trotwood West Drive | 284,900 | 275,000 |
| 2621 Quail Hill Drive | 289,000 | 270,000 |
| 1513 High Knolls Drive | 274,900 | 269,000 |
| 279 Carmell Drive | 249,900 | 255,250 |
| 1229 Sky Ridge Drive | 227,900 | 220,000 |
| 95 Marwood Drive | 219,000 | 213,500 |
| 1808 Sillview Drive | 169,900 | 173,000 |
| 1612 Seegar Road | 193,900 | 172,000 |
| 2309 Lambeth Drive | 169,000 | 170,000 |
| 509 Long Drive | 164,900 | 155,000 |
Related Post: Upper St. Clair Homes that Sold in June
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Showing Your House to Maximum Advantage
categories: Sellers
Here are some things to keep in mind when you get ready to show your house to prospective buyers:
Give all family members assigned jobs in advance that will go into action when a showing is scheduled with short notice. Everyone must know their duties and carry them out, so you don’t end up banging into one another trying to get everything done quickly.
Open every window covering. All drapes, curtains and blinds should be positioned to let in maximum light. Buyers like a house to be “light and bright,” so accommodate them! Turn on as many lights as possible.
Make sure the house smells good. Baking cookies may be overdoing it, but pet odors, smoke, or greasy cooking odors definitely will not work. Air out the house just before the scheduled showing, but close the windows (unless it is a perfect day) before they arrive.
No clutter, no clutter, no clutter! Those are six very important words.
Make sure everything is spotless. Pay particular attention to the bathrooms and the kitchen. In the bathrooms, towels should be fresh and clean, sinks and baths scrubbed, and the floor freshly cleaned. In the kitchen, make sure all dishes are put away and countertops and sinks cleaned.
Check the thermostat to make sure that the house is at a comfortable temperature.
Remove pets from the house, or at least, keep them outside. Pets under foot will quickly put a damper on an otherwise positive showing.
Make sure Fact Sheets are available and easily accessible. (The dining room table is an ideal place for them).
Before prospective buyers arrive, you should leave! If this is not possible, make yourself as inconspicuous as possible.
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Peters Township Homes that Sold in July
categories: Peters Township, Sold Property Statistics
There were 27 homes that sold in Peters Township during the month of July:
| Address | List Price | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|
| 300 Buckingham Drive (New Construction) | 799,000 | 799,000 |
| 200 Rosewood Court | 762,000 | 762,000 |
| 105 Rebecca Drive | 699,000 | 699,000 |
| 102 Trotwood Drive | 669,000 | 662,000 |
| 502 Kingston Circle (New Construction) | 609,000 | 603,000 |
| 206 Farmington Drive | 799,000 | 595,000 |
| 301 Bridle Trail | 519,900 | 505,000 |
| 211 Snowberry Circle | 499,000 | 477,500 |
| 307 Bunker Hill Drive | 464,900 | 454,000 |
| 214 W. Edgewood Drive | 355,000 | 346,250 |
| 102 Brave Run Road | 339,900 | 335,000 |
| 122 Druid Drive | 299,900 | 294,500 |
| 110 Timber Oak Court | 309,900 | 290,000 |
| 167 Pleasantview Drive | 299,900 | 290,000 |
| 81 Will Scarlett Road | 299,900 | 270,000 |
| 415 McCombs Road | 269,900 | 267,500 |
| 109 Will Scarlett Road | 259,900 | 265,000 |
| 111 Sherwood Drive | 249,900 | 249,900 |
| 125 Pine Creek Drive | 259,900 | 246,000 |
| 160 Gateshead Drive | 247,500 | 241,000 |
| 616 Bowerhill Road | 237,500 | 237,500 |
| 2760 Locust Drive | 199,900 | 189,000 |
| 279 Brookwood Road | 199,900 | 188,000 |
| 877 Bebout Road | 209,900 | 187,000 |
| 2749 Locust Drive | 149,900 | 151,800 |
| 950 Venetia Road | 69,900 | 62,000 |
| 907 Venetia Road | 24,900 | 24,900 |
Related Post: Which Peters Township Homes Sold in June?
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Great House in the South Side Flats For Sale
categories: Listings, South Side
This post is about a house we just listed for sale in the South Side flats for $225,000. There is also a YouTube video tour we did of the home. If you happen to know of anyone looking to buy a really cool home - we would appreciate the referral!!! Also, be sure to leave a comment about what you think about the video tour.
Click on the Video above to see the great views from the Rooftop Deck!
This traditional South Side row house, has been renovated to not just look fantastic but to truly capture the aura of city living with perks and features that you won’t find in other city homes!
- How about an off street parking space (a HUGE deal in the South Side)?
- How about a spectacular Rooftop Deck with incredible views of Pittsburgh’s skyline?
Walking through the front door, you are graced with a beautiful straightaway image of the living room, dining room and kitchen. All eyes will meet the rustic looking hardwood floors that connect the living room and dining room and the Tuscan style crumbled plaster/exposed brick wall that divides the two rooms.
A built in bar in the dining room should be great for entertaining family and friends. A spacious kitchen comes fully equipped and is more than accommodating when it comes to cabinet and counter space.
A full bath completes the first floor. You can also escape outside into a quaint private courtyard with a new vinyl fence.
Upstairs, the master bedroom, with another exposed brick wall, sits in the front of the house while another bedroom and a second full bath round out the second floor.
The third floor loft could be an ideal guest room, office, craft/art workshop, play room, family room or getaway.
Last, but not least, the rooftop deck is a must see! First, it’s a brand new Trex deck. Trex decking gives you the beauty of natural wood without the rotting, splintering and constant maintenance. There is plenty of room on the deck, a wood burner to stay warm, and countless views of Pittsburgh!
Imagine owning a home in one of Pittsburgh’s trendiest and liveliest neighborhoods! Blocks away from the upscale shopping and dining of South Side Works, the nightlife of Carson Street, the walking/biking trails along the river and minutes away from downtown and the universities.
For questions about the house or to schedule a viewing of this property, contact Casey Smith at 412-512-0090 or casey@caseyosmith.com.
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Pittsburgh Area Offers Farmers’ Market Fare
categories: Dormont, Downtown Living, Mt. Lebanon, South Side
Summer cooking (and eating!) is best with fresh food from a farmers’ market. Here are some of the markets in Pittsburgh and the surrounding communities:
Ambridge Farmers’ Market - Route 65 and 6th Street, 4:00-7:00, Thursdays- Avella Farmers’ Market - Avella Firehall on Route 50, 10:00-1:00, Sundays
- Beaver Farmers’ Market - 800 Fourth Street, 10:00-1:00, Saturdays
- Beaver Falls Farmers’ Market - behind Brodhead Apartments, 8th Avenue and 12th Street, 3:30-6:30, Mondays
- Bethel Park Farmers’ Market - Community Center parking lot by the playground, 3:00-7:00, Tuesdays
- Bloomfield Farmers’ Market - Cedarville Street & Friendship Avenue, 3:30-7:30, Thursdays
- Bridgeville Farmers’ Market - 151 Parks Road, 5:30-close, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
- Carrick Farmers’ Market - Carrick Shopping Center, 3:30-7:30, Wednesdays
- Coraopolis Farmers’ Market - 1201 Fifth Avenue, 3:30-6:30, Mondays
- Cranberry Farmers’ Market - Municipal Center rear parking lot, 3:30-6:00, Fridays; Fire Station on Rt. 19, 10:00-1:00, Saturdays
- Dormont Farmers’ Market - Espy Avenue Parking Lot, 3:30-7:30, Mondays
- Downtown Pittsburgh Farmers’ Markets - City-County Building, 10:00-2:00, Fridays
- East Liberty Farmers’ Market - Penn Circle West, 3:30-7:30, Mondays
- Forest Hills Farmers’ Market - Presbyterian Church, 4:00-7:00, Fridays
- Green Tree Farmers’ Market - Green Tree Park, 4:00-7:30, Thursdays
- Market Square Farmers’ Market - Forbes Avenue and Market Place, 10:30-2:00, Thursdays
- Monroeville Lions Farmers’ Market - Gateway High School, 9:00-12:30, Saturdays
- Moon Township Farmers’ Market - Moon Park, 3:00-6:00, Tuesdays
- Mt. Lebanon Lions Farmers’ Market - Washington Road near Cochran Road, 4:00-7:00, Wednesdays
- Mt. Lebanon Uptown Farmers’ Market - 600-750 Washington Road, 8:00-noon, Saturdays
- Mt. Washington Farmers’ Market - 403 Grandview Avenue, 3:30-7:30, Tuesdays
- North Side Farmers’ Market - East Ohio Street & Cedar Avenue, 3:30-7:30, Fridays
- Oakland Farmers’ Market - Sennot Street between Meyran Avenue & Atwood Street, 3:30-6:30, Fridays
- Pleasant Hills Farmers’ Market - Presbyterian Church, 3:30-7:00, Thursdays
- Sewickley St. James Farmers’ Market - Broad Street, 9:00-1:00, Saturdays
- South Side Farmers’ Market - 18th and Carson Streets, 3:30-7:30, Tuesdays
- SouthSide Works Farmers’ Market - parking lot at 26th and Sidney Streets, 11:00-4:00, Saturdays
- Strip District Farmers@Firehouse Farmers’ Market - 2216 Penn Avenue, 9:00-1:00, Saturdays
- Washington Farmers’ Market - 139 S. Main Street, 3:00-6:00, Thursdays
- West End Farmers’ Market - Noblestown Road at Obey Street, 3:30-7:30, Thursdays
- Wexford Farmers’ Market - Pine Community Park, 3:00-6:00, Thursdays
- White Oak Farmers’ Market - Rainbow Village, 3:30-6:30, Tuesdays
- Whitehall Farmers’ Market - First Commonwealth Bank, 3:30-7:00, Mondays
- Wilkinsburg Farmers’ Market - Ross Street parking lot, 3:00-6:00, Thursdays
Some of these markets are open until November, so you have plenty of time to support local growers by buying fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Mt. Lebanon Real Estate Sales: More Good News in July
categories: Mt. Lebanon, Sold Property Statistics
If you’re selling a home in Mt. Lebanon, you’ll be happy to hear that the number of houses sold in this community continues to increase each month. From 32 in April and 42 in May, Mt. Lebanon saw 47 homes sell in June and 48 in July. Here’s the complete list for July:
| Address | List Price | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|
| 804 Elm Spring Road | 645,000 | 645,000 |
| 1020 Martha Avenue | 575,000 | 560,000 |
| 32 Woodhaven Drive | 548,000 | 548,000 |
| 16 Woodland Drive | 639,900 | 532,500 |
| 777 Pinoak Road | 495,000 | 480,000 |
| 111 Woodland Drive | 469,900 | 446,000 |
| 41 Lebanon Hills Drive | 459,900 | 442,000 |
| 240 Woodhaven Drive | 389,900 | 389,900 |
| 136 Inglewood Drive | 395,000 | 387,000 |
| 225 Jefferson Drive | 374,900 | 372,500 |
| 302 Shadowlawn Avenue | 375,000 | 352,000 |
| 37 Mt. Lebanon Boulevard | 349,900 | 340,000 |
| 767 Pinetree Road | 319,900 | 314,000 |
| 244 Outlook Drive | 319,000 | 300,000 |
| 294 Arden Road | 269,900 | 269,900 |
| 148 Seneca Drive | 269,900 | 268,000 |
| 157 Stilwell Court | 284,900 | 266,000 |
| 412 Parkview Drive | 269,900 | 260,000 |
| 229 Mayfair Drive | 244,900 | 247,000 |
| 1287 Pinewood Drive | 249,900 | 246,000 |
| 103 Hoodridge Drive | 245,000 | 245,000 |
| 437 Old Farm Road | 214,900 | 213,000 |
| 150 Rae Avenue | 222,500 | 212,000 |
| 545 Moreland Drive | 199,900 | 210,000 |
| 249 Baywood Avenue | 209,900 | 208,000 |
| 524 Milbeth Drive | 205,000 | 201,000 |
| 439 Austin Avenue | 195,000 | 195,000 |
| 177 Seneca Drive | 192,000 | 192,000 |
| 1309 Lakemont Drive | 192,500 | 180,000 |
| 269 Atlanta Drive | 179,900 | 177,000 |
| 216 Sleepy Hollow Road | 179,900 | 175,000 |
| 1431 Mohican Drive | 199,900 | 175,000 |
| 370 Jonquil Place | 174,500 | 171,500 |
| 265 Cedar Boulevard | 152,900 | 148,000 |
| 331 Tampa Avenue | 155,000 | 147,500 |
| 39 Seneca Drive | 159,900 | 146,000 |
| 1319 Sylvandell Drive | 138,900 | 138,900 |
| 930 Florida Avenue | 135,000 | 135,000 |
| 508 Fruithurst Drive | 138,900 | 130,000 |
| 31 Seneca Drive | 128,888 | 128,888 |
| 1376 Washington Road | 110,000 | 120,000 |
| 362 Newburn Drive | 119,900 | 119,000 |
| 199 Gilkeson Road | 114,900 | 114,000 |
| 309 Kenmont Avenue | 119,900 | 112,000 |
| 954 Corace Drive | 119,900 | 108,000 |
| 1001 Firwood Drive | 108,000 | 108,000 |
| 209 Bower Hill Road | 145,000 | 107,000 |
| 335 Orchard Drive | 110,000 | 85,000 |
Related Posts:
- Mt. Lebanon Real Estate Sales Increase Again in June
- Home Sales in Mt. Lebanon Are Higher for May
- Which Mt. Lebanon Houses Sold in April?
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Turn Your Home Office Green
categories: Around the House, Going Green
Home offices present a few challenges when it comes to being eco-friendly, mainly relating to energy and paper. Jennifer Roberts, the author of Good Green Homes, has come up with a few simple ways to save trees, conserve energy, and reduce the carbon footprint of your home office. Here are her seven tips, which were posted on This Old House:
1. Reduce paper use. Print only the emails and documents that you really need, and make double-sided printouts when possible. Subscribe to digital newsletters, opt out of paper billing, and register for online banking. “If you need to transmit a signed document, scan and email it instead of printing and faxing it,” says Roberts.
2. Reuse paper. Hold onto one-sided printouts and use them as notepaper. If you subscribe to magazines or printed newsletters, consider donating them to your local library or passing them on to a local salon or dentist’s office when you’re through with them.
3. Recycle paper. Keep a recycling bin right next to your regular trash container. “And, don’t just recycle—close the loop by buying recycled-content office products,” says Roberts. Recycled paper, envelopes, and packaging material are competitively priced at office supply stores.
4. Buy Energy Star equipment. “If you’re buying new office equipment, look for products with the Energy Star label. They’re designed to save a lot more energy than products without the label,” says Roberts. Keep in mind, that using less energy means your saving money, too.
5. Set your machinery to power-saving modes. According to Energy Star, you can save up to $75 per computer by activating system hibernate features and/or turning the power off on your equipment. Energy Star also suggests hitting the power button on your monitor when it’s not in use: leaving a monitor running with a screensaver activated can burn up to twice as much energy.
6. Use compact fluorescents. When considering options to light your office, choose compact fluorescents over incandescent bulbs. “They use 75% less energy and last 8 to 10 years,” says Roberts. Also, invest in a good task light on your desk so that you can kill the overhead lights when possible.
7. Buy sustainable or used furnishings. “Reusing furniture is a lot easier on the planet than buying new,” says Roberts. Visit FreeCycle.org to view listings posted by people looking to promote reuse by exchanging various goods. If you can’t find anything you like on the used market, go with a sustainable manufacturer. You can find information on sustainable furniture manufacturers at the Sustainable Furniture Council’s website.
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Peters Township Joins Mt. Lebanon as Home to Amigos Restaurant
categories: Mt. Lebanon, New Developments, Peters Township
The former Bella Piatto restaurant on Route 19 in Peters Township (across from Donaldsons Crossroads) will become Amigos Restaurante & Cantina in September. It will be the second Amigos; the other one is in the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon. According to the owner, “there was a gap in the market for casual Mexican food that he believes has never been filled after a once-thriving Chi Chi’s location in Upper St. Clair closed a few years ago.” You can read more at the Pittsburgh Business Times.
Related Post: Upper St. Clair’s Newest Retail Development
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Foreclosure Vandalism
categories: Buyers, Investors, Sellers
You’ve seen or heard stories of angry homeowners who, when dealing with foreclosure, trash their house before leaving. Some spray paint the walls or siding. Others break every window with a baseball bat. Sometimes homeowners turn on all the water faucets and plug up the drains before departing.
These homeowners, angry at the bank for foreclosing, think it’s somehow permissible to turn the home into a total nightmare. They don’t stop to think about the consequences for the next set of first-time home buyers who have pinched, saved and worked hard to qualify to buy a bank-owned home priced at the bottom of the market, in “as-is” condition.
Desperate homeowners also strip assets from their house. These fixtures are not personal property, which mean they should stay with the house. The following items should not be removed from a home that is in foreclosure:
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Cabinets and counter tops
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Appliances such as stoves, built-in microwaves, dishwashers, etc.
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Furnaces and air conditioning units
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Plumbing and copper pipes
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Romex or other electrical wiring
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Light fixtures and ceiling fans
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Doors and hardware
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Flooring, ceilings and walls
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Windows and vents
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Medicine cabinets, sinks, tubs, toilets and showers
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Sink drains and faucets
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Built-in shelving / bookcases
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Landscaping, fencing, built-in pools and spas
People who vandalize a home they are losing through foreclosure are not harming the bank by their illegal actions. They are harming innocent home buyers who, just like they once were, are hoping to achieve the dream of home ownership.
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Mantini’s South Side Restaurant: “Expansive and Urbane”
categories: South Side
The Pittsburgh City Paper recently reviewed Mantini’s Woodfired restaurant on the South Side:
Unlike the old Mantini’s, which consisted of an orange-walled dining room beyond an old-fashioned bar, the new Mantini’s feels expansive and urbane, like a loft at ground level. The bar floats like an island near the tall plate-glass storefront, which invites natural light into the deep dining room beyond. The seating area is large and unfussy, dominated by exposed brick walls, a hardwood floor and black-painted ceiling. Instead of flame-colored walls, a couple of gas fireplaces warm things up. In the back is an open kitchen, and by open, we mean wide-open: A counter runs around the perimeter, with barstools for those who consider cooking a spectator sport. Count us in.
Read the rest of the City Paper’s review.
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