WOWZA! 8542 Ridgemont in McCandless is a STUNNER! situated on a no outlet street, granite counters with LOADS of cabinetry, built in granite top breakfront in the dining room, gleaming hardwood floors thru, wood burning stone front fireplace, 23x14 sun drenched family room with TONS of windows, slider to 18x11 pressure treated wood deck w/ PPG FLOOD stain and aluminum balusters, with stairs leading to a large flat yard backing up to greenspace, office off of the kitchen, 4 generous sized bedrooms, master walk in closet, tiled master bath, additional walk in closet in upper level hall, attic vent fan, -descend the stairs to the ENORMOUS (25x17) finished lower level where you will find storage areas and an additional area off of the laundry room to create a work out area, a playroom, or an additional office space - walk out to a poured concrete patio beneath the deck --concrete driveway with rear entry two car integral garage, newer mechanicals, ROOFMAXX treated roof, WARRANTY!
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$210Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
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Sale history for 8542 Ridgemont Rd
Date
Event
Price
West Penn MLS #1490573
May 7, 2021
Sold
$406,000
$170/sq ft
Mar 26, 2021
Contingent
—
Mar 23, 2021
Listed
$384,900
$161/sq ft
Public Records
May 18, 2011
Sold
$282,000
$118/sq ft
West Penn MLS #859019
May 13, 2011
Price Changed
$284,900
$119/sq ft
May 13, 2011
Sold
$282,000
$118/sq ft
Feb 25, 2011
Listed
$282,000
$118/sq ft
+12
You'll love the gorgeous new kitw/ stainless steel appl, granite counters, breakfast bar & hardwood floors. Unique open LR, DR, FR & KIT for easy living & entertaining. Totally updated from top to bottom for you to move into & enjoy. Walk-out GR & cul-de-sac location complete this desirable home
West Penn MLS #406770
May 30, 2002
Sold
$178,000
$75/sq ft
Mar 12, 2002
Listed
$178,000
$75/sq ft
* * No Show Til March 17 * * culdesac street, walk to school, eat-in kit skylight in FR, back deck
Public Records
Mar 26, 1992
Sold
$133,000
$56/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 17, 1989
Sold
$122,777
$51/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,572
$46,200 + $193,600
$239,800
2025
$6,572 (+6.6%)
$46,200 + $193,600
$239,800
2024
$6,164
$46,200 + $193,600
$239,800
2023
$6,169 (−4.8%)
$46,200 + $193,800
$240,000
2022
$6,478 (+7.5%)
$46,200 + $211,800
$258,000
2021
$6,026
$46,200 + $211,800
$258,000
2020
$6,026 (+2.8%)
$46,200 + $193,800
$240,000
2019
$5,861 (+1.9%)
$46,200 + $193,800
$240,000
2018
$5,752
$46,200 + $193,800
$240,000
2017
$5,752 (+1.9%)
$46,200 + $193,800
$240,000
2015
$5,646
$46,200 + $193,800
$240,000
Tax history for 8542 Ridgemont Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,572
$46,200 + $193,600
$239,800
2025
$6,572 (+6.6%)
$46,200 + $193,600
$239,800
2024
$6,164
$46,200 + $193,600
$239,800
2023
$6,169 (−4.8%)
$46,200 + $193,800
$240,000
2022
$6,478 (+7.5%)
$46,200 + $211,800
$258,000
2021
$6,026
$46,200 + $211,800
$258,000
2020
$6,026 (+2.8%)
$46,200 + $193,800
$240,000
2019
$5,861 (+1.9%)
$46,200 + $193,800
$240,000
2018
$5,752
$46,200 + $193,800
$240,000
2017
$5,752 (+1.9%)
$46,200 + $193,800
$240,000
2015
$5,646
$46,200 + $193,800
$240,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,386
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Allegheny County
APN
0715J00089000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Parking
Features: Built In, Garage Door Opener
# of Parking (Total): 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Has Basement
Basement Information: Finished, Walk-Out Access
Room 1 Information
Den
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12X10
Room 2 Information
Bedroom 4
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 13X12
Room 3 Information
Bedroom 3
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 13X10
Room 4 Information
Bedroom 2
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 13X10
Room 5 Information
Bonus Room
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 12X10
Room 6 Information
Laundry
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 11X10
Room 7 Information
Entry/Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 6X5
Room 8 Information
Game Room
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 25X17
Room 9 Information
Master Bedroom
Level: Upper
Dimensions: 16X11
Room 10 Information
Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 23X14
Room 11 Information
Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12X11
Room 12 Information
Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15X11
Room 13 Information
Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 23X13
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Features: Wood Burning
Equipment
Appliances: Some Electric Appliances, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Interior Features
Window Features: Screen(s), Window Treatments
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Carpet
Other Features: Kitchen Island, Window Treatments
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Asphalt
Construction Details: Brick
Has Home Warranty
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.3994
Lot Size Acres: 0.3994
Lot Size Dimensions: 76X235X76X232
Property Information
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $258,000
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $6,026
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Gas
Has Heating
Heating: Gas
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,386
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: —
County: Allegheny County
APN: 0715J00089000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mcknight El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Carson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
North Allegheny Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
10/10
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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 97° 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
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$476,000 – $576,000
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