521 Farneth Road

Sold 10/4/16
Sold 10/4/16
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$140,000
3 beds
521 Farneth Rd, Plum, PA 15068
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.04 acresLot Size
1990Year Built

Description

Cozy Hideaway, but close to everything. This Cape Cod style home sits on over 2 acres with easy access to New Ken and Lower Burrell shopping and Route 28. 15 Minutes to Monroeville. Interior has been recently updated with new Carpet in the Living and Bedroom areas and Ceramic Tile throughout the Kitchen, Bathrooms and 1st Floor Laundry area. Wide Stairway leads to Balcony overlooking the Living Room. Living Room has Wood Burning Fireplace. Upper level has 2 bedrooms with exceptionally large closets....Cozy Hideaway, but close to everything. This Cape Cod style home sits on over 2 acres with easy access to New Ken and Lower Burrell shopping and Route 28. 15 Minutes to Monroeville. Interior has been recently updated with new Carpet in the Living and Bedroom areas and Ceramic Tile throughout the Kitchen, Bathrooms and 1st Floor Laundry area. Wide Stairway leads to Balcony overlooking the Living Room. Living Room has Wood Burning Fireplace. Upper level has 2 bedrooms with exceptionally large closets. Bedrooms are joined by a "Jack and Jill" style Full Bath. One Bedroom has a Private Deck with Sliding Glass doors overlooking the back of the property. Third Bedroom on the Main Level has a Walk In Closet. Clean dry Basement has over 8' ceiling height. Large front Deck is connected to the living area by 2 sets of double glass doors.
  • Listed by: • HOWARD HANNA ALLEGHENY VALLEY OFFICE
Listing closed: 10/04/2016 12:00 AM • Source: WPMLS, MLS#: 1238313

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Property Information for 521 Farneth Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,661 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Residence/Single Family
  • County: Allegheny County
  • Architecture: Contemporary
  • Style: 1 1/2 Story
  • Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Lot Size: 2.04 AC / 88,753 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Postal Code: 15068
  • County Or Parish: Allegheny-East
  • County M 360: Allegheny
  • State Or Province: Pennsylvania
  • Directions: From New Kensington, Rt. 366 East to Right on Rt. 909 (Coxcomb Hill Road) to Left on Logans Ferry Road to Left on Browntown Road to Right on Farneth Road to property on Left at end of Farneth road
  • Public Transportation: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 0966-K-00370-0000-00
  • Taxes: $2,661
School Information
  • School District: Plum Boro
  • School Transportation: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Description: Off-Street Parking
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 2.0375
  • Lot Size: 221x457x165x432
  • Type of Property: Residence/Single Family
  • Area: Plum Boro
  • Construction: Frame
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction Type: Existing
  • Home Warranty Incl: No
  • Year Built Numeric: 1990
  • Disclaimer: Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed
  • Photo Count: 14
Utilities
  • Sewage: Septic Tank
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
Interior Features
  • Room Count: 6
  • Basement Access: Walk Up
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Baths Full Locations: Main, Upper
  • Baths Total: 2.0
  • Fireplace Description: Wood
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher, Gas Stove, Multi-Pane Windows, Refrigerator, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Floors: Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfin
  • Heating Type: Propane
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room and Features: Living Room-Main, Kitchen-Main, Laundry Room-Main, Master Bedroom-Main, 2nd Bedroom-Upper, 3rd Bedroom-Upper
  • Room List: Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Master Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level 1: Main
  • Room Size 1: 23x13
  • Room Type 1: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Level 2: Main
  • Room Size 2: 15x11
  • Room Type 2: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Level 3: Main
  • Room Type 3: Laundry Room
Room 4
  • Room Level 4: Main
  • Room Size 4: 12x10
  • Room Type 4: Master Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Level 5: Upper
  • Room Size 5: 11x11
  • Room Type 5: 2nd Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Level 6: Upper
  • Room Size 6: 11x11
  • Room Type 6: 3rd Bedroom
Rental
Rental Information
  • Tenant Occupied: No

Property History for 521 Farneth Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 4, 2016

Sold

WPMLS #1238313

$140,000—
Sep 27, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #582682608

$140,000—
Aug 30, 2016

Pending

WPMLS #1238313

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/04/2016

Sold

WPMLS #1238313

$140,000
09/27/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #582682608

$140,000
08/30/2016

Pending

WPMLS #1238313

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Public Records for 521 Farneth Road

Taxable ValueLand$44,200Additions$50,900Total$95,100
Tax Record2026$611 ($51 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,414 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,414 SqFtStories1Lot Size88,754 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1990Year Renovated1990CountyALLEGHENYAPN0966-K-00370-0000-00

Schools near 521 Farneth Road

This home is within Plum Borough School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Pivik El School
Public - K to 4
Plum Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Plum Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Center Elementary School
Public - K to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Pivik El School
PublicK to 4

Plum Middle School
Public7 to 8

Plum Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Center Elementary School
PublicK to 4

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