A classic cape with charm, updates and a fabulous lot! Not only do you have . 4 of an acre to enjoy of your own, but this home sits just minutes from Boyce Park, providing easy access to over 1,000 acres of outdoor amenities including hiking and biking trails, a wave pool, skate park, archery range, and the only downhill skiing and snow tubing hills in Allegheny County. Recent upgrades include a new roof, new windows, new garage door, new flooring throughout, and fresh paint. The renovated kitchen boasts new cabinetry, beautiful granite countertops, black sleek hardware and new fixtures, while the bathroom has been tastefully updated as well. A convenient first-floor bedroom adds flexibility to the layout. The integral garage provides easy access, and the basement includes laundry hookups plus a Pittsburgh potty. This home combines modern updates with a prime location, making it an ideal choice for those seeking comfort and convenience in the Plum Borough area.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$210Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by • PIATT SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Source:West Penn MLS #1714977
Redfin Estimate
$169,884
$1,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 16.9% lower than the average sale price ($205K) of 6 comparable homes.
A classic cape with charm, updates and a fabulous lot! Not only do you have . 4 of an acre to enjoy of your own, but this home sits just minutes from Boyce Park, providing easy access to over 1,000 acres of outdoor amenities including hiking and biking trails, a wave pool, skate park, archery range, and the only downhill skiing and snow tubing hills in Allegheny County. Recent upgrades include a new roof, new windows, new garage door, new flooring throughout, and fresh paint. The renovated kitchen boasts new cabinetry, beautiful granite countertops, black sleek hardware and new fixtures, while the bathroom has been tastefully updated as well. A convenient first-floor bedroom adds flexibility to the layout. The integral garage provides easy access, and the basement includes laundry hookups plus a Pittsburgh potty. This home combines modern updates with a prime location, making it an ideal choice for those seeking comfort and convenience in the Plum Borough area.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,962 (+1.4%)
$23,500 + $56,600
$80,100
2025
$2,920 (+9.2%)
$23,500 + $56,600
$80,100
2024
$2,674 (+5.9%)
$23,500 + $56,600
$80,100
2023
$2,526 (+3.1%)
$23,500 + $56,600
$80,100
2022
$2,450
$23,500 + $56,600
$80,100
2021
$2,450
$23,500 + $56,600
$80,100
2020
$2,450
$23,500 + $56,600
$80,100
2019
$2,450 (+2.8%)
$23,500 + $56,600
$80,100
2018
$2,383 (+3.0%)
$23,500 + $56,600
$80,100
2017
$2,313 (+5.9%)
$23,500 + $56,600
$80,100
2015
$2,184
$23,500 + $56,600
$80,100
Tax history for 540 Center Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,962 (+1.4%)
$23,500 + $56,600
$80,100
2025
$2,920 (+9.2%)
$23,500 + $56,600
$80,100
2024
$2,674 (+5.9%)
$23,500 + $56,600
$80,100
2023
$2,526 (+3.1%)
$23,500 + $56,600
$80,100
2022
$2,450
$23,500 + $56,600
$80,100
2021
$2,450
$23,500 + $56,600
$80,100
2020
$2,450
$23,500 + $56,600
$80,100
2019
$2,450 (+2.8%)
$23,500 + $56,600
$80,100
2018
$2,383 (+3.0%)
$23,500 + $56,600
$80,100
2017
$2,313 (+5.9%)
$23,500 + $56,600
$80,100
2015
$2,184
$23,500 + $56,600
$80,100
*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: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 810
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LAND - PRIMARY SITE (17500 SQFT). 0000179 1 STY CAPE COD HOUSE 0000598 W/ PORCH MASONRY - OPEN (2); STOOP MASONRY.
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 17,500
Legal Lot Number: 218
Legal Block Number: 852
School Tax District: PLUM BOROUGH
Municipality Name: PLUM BORO
Acres: 0.4017
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 810
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Allegheny County
APN: 0852L00218000000
Home facts updated by county records on May 1, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Center Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Plum Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
6/10
Plum Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
7/10
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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
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$162,000 – $196,000
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