Return to tranquility in this beautiful and very private retreat! This cedar log home is on 6 acres with a fabulous 4 stall horse barn with plenty of room for expansion. The home is surrounded by thousands of acres of undeveloped land on the Chestnut Ridge. Oversized 2 story garage with large workshop. Enjoy the peace and quite without a neighbor in sight on your large deck ! New patios and sidewalks and very tastefully landscaped ! Many fruit trees on the property!
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
6 acresLot Size
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by • LOYALHANNA REALTY, LLC
Bought with Erin Mikolich• BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY
Escape from the rest of the world at this private retreat! Beautiful Cedar Log Home on six acres 1/3 mile back away from the road. No neighbors in sight. Unbeatable location, so secluded yet only six miles from historic Ligonier. Oversized detached three car, two story garage. Four stall horse barn with room for expansion. New sidewalks, patios, landscaping, 16x28 deck and finished lower level. Hunt, ride horses and hike out your door on thousands of acres of undeveloped land on the chestnut ridge.
West Penn MLS #971936
Jul 19, 2013
Listed
$469,900
+1
Escape from the rest of the world at this private retreat! Beautiful Cedar Log Home on six acres surrounded by thousands of acres of undeveloped woods, 1/3mile back away from the road. No neighbors in sight. Unbeatable location, so secluded yet only six miles from historic Ligonier. Oversized detached three car, two story garage. Four stall horse barn with room for expansion. New sidewalks, patios, landscaping, 16x28 deck and finished lower level. Beautiful wildlife year round. Hunt, hike out your door.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,366 (+58.1%)
$1,500 + $34,320
$35,820
2025
$2,762 (+3.9%)
$1,500 + $21,440
$22,940
2024
$2,659 (+3.1%)
$1,500 + $21,440
$22,940
2023
$2,578
$1,500 + $21,440
$22,940
2022
$2,578
$1,500 + $21,440
$22,940
2021
$2,578 (+2.9%)
$1,500 + $21,440
$22,940
2020
$2,506 (+2.2%)
$1,500 + $21,440
$22,940
2019
$2,452 (+1.8%)
$1,500 + $21,440
$22,940
2018
$2,408 (+1.7%)
$1,500 + $21,440
$22,940
2017
$2,369 (+0.8%)
$1,500 + $21,440
$22,940
2015
$2,351
$1,500 + $21,440
$22,940
Tax history for 499 Austraw Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,366 (+58.1%)
$1,500 + $34,320
$35,820
2025
$2,762 (+3.9%)
$1,500 + $21,440
$22,940
2024
$2,659 (+3.1%)
$1,500 + $21,440
$22,940
2023
$2,578
$1,500 + $21,440
$22,940
2022
$2,578
$1,500 + $21,440
$22,940
2021
$2,578 (+2.9%)
$1,500 + $21,440
$22,940
2020
$2,506 (+2.2%)
$1,500 + $21,440
$22,940
2019
$2,452 (+1.8%)
$1,500 + $21,440
$22,940
2018
$2,408 (+1.7%)
$1,500 + $21,440
$22,940
2017
$2,369 (+0.8%)
$1,500 + $21,440
$22,940
2015
$2,351
$1,500 + $21,440
$22,940
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,875
Year built
1985
Style
Other
County
Westmoreland County
APN
51 2 0 0 30
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
# of Parking (Total): 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full, Walk-Out Access
Room 1 Information
Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 26x17
Room 2 Information
Laundry
Level: Lower
Room 3 Information
Bedroom 2
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 24x13
Room 4 Information
Master Bedroom
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 16x11
Room 5 Information
Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17x9
Room 6 Information
Bedroom 3
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 12x9
Room 7 Information
Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18x10
Room 8 Information
Entry/Foyer
Level: Main
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Living Room
Equipment
Appliances: Some Electric Appliances, Cooktop, Stove
Interior Features
Window Features: Multi Pane, Screen(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Other Features: Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Pantry
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Asphalt
Construction Details: Cedar
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 6
Lot Size Acres: 6
Lot Size Dimensions: 203x663x213x660
Property Information
Resale
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,317
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,875
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: —
County: Westmoreland County
APN: 51 2 0 0 30
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
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Schools
Mellon El School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.5mi
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Ligonier Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi
6/10
Ligonier Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$546,000 – $661,000
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