Perry North/Observatory Hill Special perfect for investors or a discerning owner-occupant! Just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh and even closer to the shopping on McKnight Rd, this 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home provides a huge opportunity for the next owners. Possibility to make this a three bedroom home with some bonus space on the second floor and a third floor that is currently captive. Many homes on Bonvue St have been renovated adding to the future potential for this home. Owner occupants bring your vision and style to make this your perfect city home or investors, make this your next profitable project!
- PA
- Observatory Hill
- 15214
- 226 Bonvue St
- MLS# 1720381
- Date Listed09/09/2025
- Days on Realty 69 Days
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1 Full baths
- Lot Size 0.06 acres (2,657 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Single Family
- County Allegheny-North
- Year Built 1900
- Water Public
- Square Feet 1,397 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $53.61
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof -
- Lot Size Acres 0.06
- Lot Size SQFT 2,657.16
- Lot Features -
Directions
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Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $619
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
8.51 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
3.54 mi
Distance
Pittsburgh Allderdice High School
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
9.39 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
8.51 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
3.54 mi
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Public • 6 - 8
4.03 mi
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Public • 6 - 8
4.61 mi
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Public • 6 - 12
5.78 mi
Distance
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy
Public • 6 - 12
6.51 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 12
7.48 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
8.92 mi
Distance
Pittsburgh Allderdice High School
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
9.39 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4015 Shoreham St | 5 | 3 | Oct 20, 2025 | $249,000 |
| 1212 James Street | 4 | 4 | Oct 13, 2025 | $624,900 |
| 620 Chautauqua St | 4 | 1 | Nov 08, 2025 | $110,000 |
| 131 Dunlap St | 3 | 2 | Sep 24, 2025 | $129,000 |
| 1226 Woodland Ave | 4 | 1 | Nov 07, 2025 | $164,900 |
| 101 Clara St | 12 | 4 | Nov 10, 2025 | $350,000 |
| 110 Mary Vue St | 2 | 2 | Oct 16, 2025 | $339,000 |
| 351 Center Ave | 3 | 1 | Oct 26, 2025 | $199,900 |
| 545 Roseland Ave | 4 | 2 | Nov 08, 2025 | $264,000 |
| 2126 Lautner St | 3 | 3 | Nov 03, 2025 | $199,900 |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,507 | 310,716 | 1,241,739 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 3,035 | 5,612 | 1,701 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.3 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 40.2 | 36.7 | 42.1 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $50,132 | $52,306 | $64,381 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $27,694 | $36,024 | $39,898 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 76 | 87 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 17.1°F | 19.8°F | 19.8°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 83.2°F | 84.5°F | 84.5°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.68" | 38.22" | 37.62" | 38" |
20/100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score ®
41/100
Some Transit
Transit Score ®
20/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Almost all errands require a car. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.Transit Summary
6 nearby routes: 6 bus, 0 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 37/100, Transit Score: 23/100, Bike Score: 29/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 226 Bonvue St
Source: Realty.com
226 Bonvue St, Observatory Hill, PA 15214 is a Single Family 1,397 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 2 photos available of this 2 bed, 1 bath house, listed at $74,900. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 2 photos of 226 Bonvue St.
Our records indicate that 226 Bonvue St was built in 1900.
The full address for this home is 226 Bonvue St, Observatory Hill, PA 15214.
226 Bonvue St has been listed on Realty.com since Tue September 09, 2025
Almost all errands require a car. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 37/100, Transit Score: 23/100, Bike Score: 29/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 226 Bonvue St. Lincoln Elementary School (Grades: PK - 5), Schiller 6-8 (Grades: 6 - 8), Pittsburgh Allderdice High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
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Listing agent:
James Deller
(tel: 412-831-3800)
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