853 8th Street

Sold 5/27/21

Sold

Last Sold Price

$80,000

3 beds2 baths

853 8th St, Trafford, PA 15085

Single FamilyProperty Type

5,998 sq ftLot Size

9999Year Built

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Looking for a great starter home or an investment opportunity? Then you need to see this. This cottage-like home sits back away from the road on a double lot with off street parking. In the backyard is the Westmoreland Heritage Trails great for hiking, walking or biking. Inside you will find a great size living room, kitchen, 1 full bathroom on the main level with two bedrooms. Upstairs you are presented by an open floor plan that can stay open or sectioned off into two additional bedrooms. In the...Looking for a great starter home or an investment opportunity? Then you need to see this. This cottage-like home sits back away from the road on a double lot with off street parking. In the backyard is the Westmoreland Heritage Trails great for hiking, walking or biking. Inside you will find a great size living room, kitchen, 1 full bathroom on the main level with two bedrooms. Upstairs you are presented by an open floor plan that can stay open or sectioned off into two additional bedrooms. In the basement there is a full bathroom, laundry room and ample space for a game room, man cave, or additional living quarters, the list goes on! Previously the basement was rented out with a studio bedroom/living room, bathroom and kitchenette. This home is just waiting for the finishing touches!

Listed by: • LIFESPACE PITTSBURGH

Listing closed: 05/27/2021 12:00 AM • Source: WPMLS, MLS#: 1493203

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$201,500

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

92.0%

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$127,500

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3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: Unavailable
Square Feet: 0.11
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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: Unavailable
Square Feet: 0.08
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Acres

841 8th Street, Trafford, PA 15085

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Property Information for 853 8th Street

Property Details

Taxes: $1,161 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Residence/Single Family
County: Westmoreland County
Parking Spaces: 2
Style: 1 1/2 Story
Pool: No

Building Information

Year Built: 9999
Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 5,998 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

City Name: Trafford
Postal Code: 15085

County Or Parish: Westmoreland
County M 360: Westmoreland
State Or Province: Pennsylvania
Directions: GPS
Public Transportation: Yes

Taxes and HOA Information

Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 36-01-16-0-037
Taxes: $1,161

School Information

School District: Penn-Trafford
School Transportation: Yes

Parking

Parking Description: Off-Street Parking

Property

Lot Information

Acres: 0.1377
Lot Size: 0.1377

Type of Property: Residence/Single Family
Area: Trafford

Property and Assessments

Assessment Value: $8,340
New Construction Type: Existing

Year Built Numeric: 9999
Disclaimer: Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed
Photo Count: 21

Utilities

Sewage: Public
Water: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Roof: Asphalt

Interior Features

Room Count: 7
Basement Access: Walk Out

Baths Full: 2
Baths Total: 2.0
Inclusions: Gas Stove, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Floors: Laminate, Other
Basement: Yes
Basement Description: Finish
Heating Type: Gas
Room Type: Living Room
Room and Features: Living Room-Main, Master Bedroom-Main, 2nd Bedroom-Main, 3rd Bedroom-Upper, Laundry Room-Basement, Additional Room-Basement, Entry-Main
Room List: Living Room, Master Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom, Laundry Room, Additional Room, Entry

Room Information

Room 1

Room Level 1: Main
Room Type 1: Living Room

Room 2

Room Level 2: Main
Room Type 2: Master Bedroom

Room 3

Room Level 3: Main
Room Type 3: 2nd Bedroom

Room 4

Room Level 4: Upper
Room Type 4: 3rd Bedroom

Room 5

Room Level 5: Basement
Room Type 5: Laundry Room

Room 6

Room Level 6: Basement
Room Type 6: Additional Room

Room 7

Room Level 7: Main
Room Type 7: Entry

Rental

Rental Information

Tenant Occupied: No

Property History for 853 8th Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 27, 2021	Sold WPMLS #1493203	$80,000	—
Apr 17, 2021	Pending WPMLS #1493203		—
Apr 7, 2021	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1493203	$90,000	—
May 15, 2000	Sold WPMLS #278650	$57,900	—
Mar 18, 2000	Pending WPMLS #278650		—
Dec 30, 1999	Listed (Active) WPMLS #278650	$59,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/27/2021	Sold WPMLS #1493203	$80,000
04/17/2021	Pending WPMLS #1493203	—
04/07/2021	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1493203	$90,000
05/15/2000	Sold WPMLS #278650	$57,900
03/18/2000	Pending WPMLS #278650	—
12/30/1999	Listed (Active) WPMLS #278650	$59,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 853 8th Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,730Additions$5,610Total$8,340

Tax Record2026$1,282 ($107 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Lot Size6,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyWESTMORELANDAPN36-01-16-0-037

Schools near 853 8th Street

This home is within Penn-Trafford School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Trafford El School	Public - Nearby school	K to 5	0.8 mi
7/10	Trafford Middle School	Public - Nearby school	6 to 8	0.8 mi
9/10	Penn Trafford High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	5.6 mi
8/10	Level Green El School	Public - Nearby school	K to 5	2.1 mi
8/10	Sunrise El School	Public - Nearby school	K to 5	3.5 mi
7/10	Penn Middle School	Public - Nearby school	6 to 8	6.1 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Trafford El School PublicK to 5 Nearby school	0.8 mi
7/10	Trafford Middle School Public6 to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi
9/10	Penn Trafford High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	5.6 mi
8/10	Level Green El School PublicK to 5 Nearby school	2.1 mi
8/10	Sunrise El School PublicK to 5 Nearby school	3.5 mi
7/10	Penn Middle School Public6 to 8 Nearby school	6.1 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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849 8th Street, Trafford, PA 15085	$77,000	4	3	–	0
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852 8th Street, Trafford, PA 15085	$51,000	–	–	–	3,000
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