Off market sep 2011 for $98K

$161,765

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $867/mo

•

2,464

sq ft

242 Commonwealth Rd, Boswell, PA 15531

About this home

Old Farmhouse Charm Check out all the space and the reasonable price of this 2 story 5 bedroom, 1 bath home on 6+ acres in the country near Boswell. It features a parlour, dining room, living room, eat-in kitchen, Grand Staircase, Sunroom, and two porches. Also on the property is a chicken house and large shop/ garage. Most of the house is rewired with some rooms refinished, insulated and drywalled. Oil hot water heat.

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

6 acresLot Size

$66Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by R Scott Boyer • RE/MAX PREMIER, REALTORS

Contact: 8144454748

Bought with • RE/MAX PREMIER, REALTORS

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•Source:CSMLS #96000911

Redfin Estimate

$161,765

$63K since sold in September 2011$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 28.1% higher than the average sale price ($126K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 6, 2026
$115,000
A
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SOLD OCT 14, 2026
$166,000
B
5 beds2 baths2,324 sq ft
138 Penn Ave, Hollsopple, PA 15935
SOLD OCT 12, 2026
$285,000
C
4 beds1 bath1,765 sq ft
390 Wingard Rd, Hollsopple, PA 15935
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$145,403
D
3 beds1 bath1,456 sq ft
488 Bloom Rd, Hooversville, PA 15936
SOLD OCT 22, 2026
$16,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,810 sq ft
117 5th St, Acosta, PA 15520
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$30,000
F
4 beds1 bath1,676 sq ft
415 Schoolhouse Rd, Stoystown, PA 15563

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$2,379/mo

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Market trends in 15531, PA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

1.8% MoM

Median sale price

$211K

$62 MoM

Avg. days on market

54d

12 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

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Sale history for 242 Commonwealth Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,859 (+3.8%)

$12,300 + $19,400

$31,700

2025

$1,791 (+1.1%)

$12,300 + $19,400

$31,700

2024

$1,772 (+2.3%)

$12,300 + $19,650

$31,950

2023

$1,732 (+3.2%)

$12,300 + $19,950

$32,250

2022

$1,679 (+0.5%)

$12,300 + $19,950

$32,250

2021

$1,670

$12,300 + $19,950

$32,250

2020

$1,670 (+1.0%)

$12,300 + $19,950

$32,250

2019

$1,654 (+2.3%)

$12,300 + $19,950

$32,250

2018

$1,617

$12,300 + $19,950

$32,250

2017

$1,617 (+2.2%)

$12,300 + $19,950

$32,250

2015

$1,582

$12,300 + $19,950

$32,250

Tax history for 242 Commonwealth Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,859 (+3.8%)

$12,300 + $19,400

$31,700

2025

$1,791 (+1.1%)

$12,300 + $19,400

$31,700

2024

$1,772 (+2.3%)

$12,300 + $19,650

$31,950

2023

$1,732 (+3.2%)

$12,300 + $19,950

$32,250

2022

$1,679 (+0.5%)

$12,300 + $19,950

$32,250

2021

$1,670

$12,300 + $19,950

$32,250

2020

$1,670 (+1.0%)

$12,300 + $19,950

$32,250

2019

$1,654 (+2.3%)

$12,300 + $19,950

$32,250

2018

$1,617

$12,300 + $19,950

$32,250

2017

$1,617 (+2.2%)

$12,300 + $19,950

$32,250

2015

$1,582

$12,300 + $19,950

$32,250

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5.03 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,464

Year built

1890

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Somerset County

APN

210001160

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Oil

Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer
Appliances: Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl, Wood

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Composition, Shingle

Building Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SFR

Lot Information
Lot Features: Irregular Lot
Lot Size : 6+
Lot Size Acres: 6
Zoning: Unverified
Zoning Description: Unverified

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,181

Location

Schools Information
School District: North Star

Location Information
Directions: From Somerset, take Rt 219N to Jennerstown/Stoystown Exit. Turn L onto US-30W. Turn R onto PA-601; continue for approx. 2.5 miles. Turn R onto Commonwealth Rd. Look for sign.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,464
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.03 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Somerset County
APN: 210001160

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Other

Listing Information
AttributionContact: 8144454748

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

North Star Central El School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.4mi

8/10

North Star East Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 6.3mi

5/10

North Star High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 91° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Boswell, PA • 15531

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In this area, properties receive around 8.1 hours in June and 2.6 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$154,000 – $187,000

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Home values near 242 Commonwealth Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
257 Commonwealth Rd, Boswell, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$145,715
148 Commonwealth Rd, Boswell, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$199,595
3097 Penn Ave, Boswell, PA 3 Beds \| 0.5 Baths \| 1352 Sq. Ft.	$116,369
2955 Penn Ave, Boswell, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1728 Sq. Ft.	$215,780
714 Keyser Rd, Boswell, PA 3 Beds \| 0.5 Baths \| 2948 Sq. Ft.	$139,585
2954 Penn Ave, Boswell, PA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2381 Sq. Ft.	$266,066

Address	Redfin Estimate
174 Commonwealth Rd, Boswell, PA 3 Beds \| 0.5 Baths \| 2352 Sq. Ft.	$191,559
2984 Penn Ave, Boswell, PA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$247,247
3113 Penn Ave, Boswell, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1550 Sq. Ft.	$193,976
2316 Woodstown Hwy, Hollsopple, PA 2 Beds \| 0.5 Baths \| 2120 Sq. Ft.	$156,406
3054 Penn Ave, Boswell, PA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1815 Sq. Ft.	$158,752
3018 Penn Ave, Boswell, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1638 Sq. Ft.	$224,039

Address	Redfin Estimate
247 Commonwealth Rd, Boswell, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$108,357
113 Pilltown Rd, Boswell, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$180,561
3125 Penn Ave, Boswell, PA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1260 Sq. Ft.	$113,335
695 Keyser Rd, Boswell, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1139 Sq. Ft.	$137,634
3112 Penn Ave, Boswell, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1480 Sq. Ft.	$202,538

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