For Sale72d on marketHistoric · 96 yrs
242 Breading Ave
Pittsburgh, PA, 15202 • Ben Avon • Allegheny County
$325,000
$214/sqft
-$22,000 since Feb 21, 2026
Down payment assistance available
3Beds
2Baths
1,519Sqft
0.09 acLot
1930Built
Property DNA
Two Story Style
Built 1930 · 96 years of history
1 Fireplace
Decorative
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Listed 72 days ago · 3,960 views · 159 saves
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72 days on market
Established listing
$214/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1930 · Historic
Welcome to 242 Breading Ave. This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home is located in sought after Ben Avon Borough, within the Avonworth School District, close to 65, 279 & 79. As you enter, you are greeted by beautiful hard floors and charming built in shelves flanking the decorative fireplace. Tall, beamed ceilings and a great floor plan will make this home easy to entertain in. The spacious dining room continues with hard wood floors, beamed ceiling, lots of natural light and a hidden fireplace ready to be restored. The fenced in back yard is perfect for play or fur babies and enjoy warmer days ahead on your deck and brick patio. The second floor level hosts 3 bedrooms with the primary bedroom large enough to fit a king sized bed and a full bath with a wide, deep linen closet. The semi-finished basement has great storage, partial bathroom and space to make an additional living area. With an HSA Home Warranty offered, this house is ready for new owners to make Ben Avon their home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,011/month
Principal & Interest$1,577
Property Tax$325
Insurance$108
Down payment20% ($65,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.11% rate · 30yr fixed · $260,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1930
HeatingForced Air, Gas
CoolingCentral Air
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot3,959 sqft
Days on Zillow72 Days
Price/sqft$214
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTwo Story
ConditionResale
Year built1930
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Gas
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Street
BasementPartially Finished
Fireplaces1
Lot3,959 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodBen Avon
Annual tax$3,860
Parcel0213H00072000000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Some Electric Appliances
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove
Flooring
Hardwood
Other
Heating
Forced Air
Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Decorative
Exterior Features
Parking
On Street
Construction
Brick
Community
Public Transportation
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market72
Est. value$316,300
Est. rent$2,089/mo
Tax rate1.56%
Price/sqft$214
On marketJan 24, 2026
PostedJan 24, 2026
Last sold$157,000
MLS updatedMar 1, 2026
Tour days9
Views3,960
Favorites159
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Pittsburgh, PA, 15202
Price history
11 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Feb 21, 2026Price Change$325,000$214WPMLS
Jan 24, 2026Price Change$347,000$228WPMLS
Dec 29, 2025Price Change$349,900$230WPMLS
Nov 19, 2025Listed For Sale$360,000$237WPMLS
Sep 20, 2010Sold$157,000$103Public Record
Jul 11, 2010Price Change$150,000$99Prudential Real Estate
Jun 26, 2010Price Change$160,000$105Northwood Realty Services
Jun 5, 2010Price Change$162,000$107Northwood Realty Services
May 1, 2010Price Change$164,850$109Northwood Realty Services
Apr 9, 2010Listed For Sale$169,900$112Northwood Realty Services
Nov 13, 2001Sold$157,500$104Public Record
Price Change$325,000
Feb 21, 2026•$214/sqft•WPMLS
Price Change$347,000
Jan 24, 2026•$228/sqft•WPMLS
Price Change$349,900
Dec 29, 2025•$230/sqft•WPMLS
Listed For Sale$360,000
Nov 19, 2025•$237/sqft•WPMLS
Sold$157,000
Sep 20, 2010•$103/sqft•Public Record
Price Change$150,000
Jul 11, 2010•$99/sqft•Prudential Real Estate
Price Change$160,000
Jun 26, 2010•$105/sqft•Northwood Realty Services
Price Change$162,000
Jun 5, 2010•$107/sqft•Northwood Realty Services
Price Change$164,850
May 1, 2010•$109/sqft•Northwood Realty Services
Listed For Sale$169,900
Apr 9, 2010•$112/sqft•Northwood Realty Services
Sold$157,500
Nov 13, 2001•$104/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
24 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2025$3,845$115,700
Apr 7, 2024$3,543$115,700
Apr 7, 2023$547$133,700
Apr 7, 2022$547$115,700
Apr 7, 2021$547$115,700
Apr 7, 2020$536$115,700
Apr 7, 2019$547$115,700
Apr 7, 2018$1,052$115,700
Apr 7, 2017$3,212$115,700
Apr 7, 2016$547$115,700
Apr 7, 2015$3,215$115,700
Apr 7, 2014—$115,700
Apr 7, 2013—$118,700
Apr 7, 2012—$142,000
Apr 7, 2011—$142,000
Apr 7, 2010—$142,000
Apr 7, 2009—$142,000
Apr 7, 2008—$142,000
Apr 7, 2007—$142,000
Apr 7, 2006—$142,000
Apr 7, 2005—$142,000
Apr 7, 2004—$142,000
Apr 7, 2003—$157,000
Apr 7, 2002—$157,000
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Pittsburgh, PA • Allegheny County
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