DBV 1519/231; 1700 sq ft ranch house on 0.874 of an acre, needs lots of TLC. Windows 2003, steel roof 2009, water heater approx 4 years, 26x30 concrete block detached garage included. Purchase price & other terms of the property transfer are subect to approval by creditors. Property is being sold as it presently exists.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
0.87 acresLot Size
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by • BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY
Bought with Joyce Friedline• BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY
1700 sq ft ranch house on 0.874 of an acre. Needs lots of TLC. Windows 2003, steel roof 2009, water heater approx 4 years. 26 x 30 concrete block detached garage included. Purchase price and other terms of the property transfer are subject to approval by creditors. Property is being sold as it presently exists.
West Penn MLS #891737
Oct 14, 2011
Listed
$30,000
Public Records
Oct 1, 2000
Sold
$23,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$897 (+3.6%)
$5,380 + $11,130
$16,510
2025
$866 (+7.9%)
$5,380 + $11,130
$16,510
2024
$803 (+8.4%)
$5,380 + $11,130
$16,510
2023
$741 (+2.9%)
$5,380 + $11,130
$16,510
2022
$720 (+2.3%)
$5,380 + $11,130
$16,510
2021
$704
$5,380 + $10,950
$16,330
2020
$704
$5,380 + $10,950
$16,330
2019
$704 (+1.8%)
$5,380 + $10,950
$16,330
2018
$691
$5,375 + $10,945
$16,320
2017
$691 (+1.2%)
$5,375 + $10,945
$16,320
2015
$683
$5,375 + $10,945
$16,320
Tax history for 618 Short Plank Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$897 (+3.6%)
$5,380 + $11,130
$16,510
2025
$866 (+7.9%)
$5,380 + $11,130
$16,510
2024
$803 (+8.4%)
$5,380 + $11,130
$16,510
2023
$741 (+2.9%)
$5,380 + $11,130
$16,510
2022
$720 (+2.3%)
$5,380 + $11,130
$16,510
2021
$704
$5,380 + $10,950
$16,330
2020
$704
$5,380 + $10,950
$16,330
2019
$704 (+1.8%)
$5,380 + $10,950
$16,330
2018
$691
$5,375 + $10,945
$16,320
2017
$691 (+1.2%)
$5,375 + $10,945
$16,320
2015
$683
$5,375 + $10,945
$16,320
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.87 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,620
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Somerset County
APN
080016700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage
# of Parking (Total): 4
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full, Unfinished
Room 1 Information
Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12x14
Room 2 Information
Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12x12
Room 3 Information
Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15x13
Room 4 Information
Laundry
Level: Basement
Room 5 Information
Bedroom 4
Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13x11
Room 7 Information
Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9x13
Room 8 Information
Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12x10
Room 9 Information
Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9x12
Interior Features
Flooring: Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.874
Lot Size Acres: 0.874
Lot Size Dimensions: 228x188x227x81x106.9
Property Information
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $1,117
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,117
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Coal, Forced Air
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,620
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.87 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Somerset County
APN: 080016700
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 17, 2026
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0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 88° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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$59,000 – $71,000
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