Welcome to your own secret cottage! Tucked away on over half an acre this absolutely charming cottage has everything you need! One level living at its finest! The spacious living room offers a decorative fireplace, recessed lighting and a ceiling fan. The owner’s suite offers a large bedroom with great closets and an updated en-suite bathroom. The well equipped kitchen offers ample cabinetry, newer appliances and is open to the dining room. A second bedroom or office is located down the hall from the dining room. The half acre lot is absolutely gorgeous and gives you the opportunity to make the backyard an oasis of your dreams.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
0.53 acresLot Size
$179Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • EXP REALTY LLC
Source:West Penn MLS #1525997
Redfin Estimate
$172,732
$167K since sold in October 1976$9,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 37.6% lower than the average sale price ($277K) of 6 comparable homes.
Welcome to your own secret cottage! Tucked away on over half an acre this absolutely charming cottage has everything you need! One level living at its finest! The spacious living room offers a decorative fireplace, recessed lighting and a ceiling fan. The owner’s suite offers a large bedroom with great closets and an updated en-suite bathroom. The well equipped kitchen offers ample cabinetry, newer appliances and is open to the dining room. A second bedroom or office is located down the hall from the dining room. The half acre lot is absolutely gorgeous and gives you the opportunity to make the backyard an oasis of your dreams.
West Penn MLS #1523893
Sep 27, 2021
Listed
$450,000
$467/sq ft
+20
This is the one! You’ll never find another opportunity like this one in USC! These two homes have been lovingly updated but brimming with character on over an acre! 135 Drake is a charming farmhouse with original details & updates galore. You’ll love the spacious living room with stone fireplace open to the dining room! The updated kitchen with breakfast nook also opens to an art studio that would make a great office. 3 spacious bathrooms on this level share a gorgeous full bath. The upper level features a ginormous owners’ bedroom with updated bath that retained a claw foot tub! 129 Drake is currently being used as an AirBnB, but could also be a fantastic home for multigenerational family or dedicated home office. It features 2 bedrooms and an updated full bath. You’ll swoon over the absolutely stunning grounds. Whether you are looking for a spot to garden, play or have room for a pool or football field this yard can accommodate it all! Moments from shops, T & USC schools.
Public Records
Oct 20, 1976
Sold
$6,000
$6/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,797 (+2.2%)
$41,000 + $49,900
$90,900
2025
$3,714 (+7.0%)
$41,000 + $49,900
$90,900
2024
$3,472 (+2.9%)
$41,000 + $49,900
$90,900
2023
$3,374 (+2.4%)
$41,000 + $49,900
$90,900
2022
$3,294 (+2.2%)
$41,000 + $49,900
$90,900
2021
$3,223 (+1.5%)
$41,000 + $49,900
$90,900
2020
$3,176 (+1.5%)
$41,000 + $49,900
$90,900
2019
$3,129 (+2.1%)
$41,000 + $49,900
$90,900
2018
$3,065 (+2.5%)
$41,000 + $49,900
$90,900
2017
$2,989 (+6.9%)
$41,000 + $49,900
$90,900
2015
$2,795
$41,000 + $49,900
$90,900
Tax history for 129 Drake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,797 (+2.2%)
$41,000 + $49,900
$90,900
2025
$3,714 (+7.0%)
$41,000 + $49,900
$90,900
2024
$3,472 (+2.9%)
$41,000 + $49,900
$90,900
2023
$3,374 (+2.4%)
$41,000 + $49,900
$90,900
2022
$3,294 (+2.2%)
$41,000 + $49,900
$90,900
2021
$3,223 (+1.5%)
$41,000 + $49,900
$90,900
2020
$3,176 (+1.5%)
$41,000 + $49,900
$90,900
2019
$3,129 (+2.1%)
$41,000 + $49,900
$90,900
2018
$3,065 (+2.5%)
$41,000 + $49,900
$90,900
2017
$2,989 (+6.9%)
$41,000 + $49,900
$90,900
2015
$2,795
$41,000 + $49,900
$90,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Slab
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 964
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 90XAVG316.5X56 RR DRAKE RD IMP-DESC: 1 STY FRA BLDG #129
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 23,105
Legal Lot Number: 147
Legal Block Number: 568
School Tax District: UPPER ST CLAIR
Municipality Name: UPPER ST CLAIR TWP
Acres: 0.5304
Front Footage: 90
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 964
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Allegheny County
APN: 0568A00147000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Eisenhower El School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
Fort Couch Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
9/10
Upper Saint Clair High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 17 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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Estimated sale price
$165,000 – $199,000
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