Beautiful property in lovely country setting, would be perfect for new home construction, estate home, etc, convenient location only couple minutes from PA Turnpike, Rt70,major bypasses, stunning views of the countryside, needs perked for sewage and drilled for water, must walk property to appreciate.
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Market trends in 15679, PA
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-List Price
101.1%
+2.1% MoM
Median sale price
$230K
$48K MoM
Avg. days on market
13d
94 days MoM
Recently sold homes
3
1 MoM
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Sale history for 170A Fox School Rd
Date
Event
Price
West Penn MLS #899727
Mar 8, 2012
Sold
$77,900
Mar 8, 2012
Price Changed
$99,900
Jan 13, 2012
Listed
$77,900
West Penn MLS #843750
Sep 25, 2010
Listed
$99,900
Beautiful property, perfect site for new home, estate home, farmette, etc. ,very quiet location, prime locale only couple minutes from Rt 70,PA Turnpike, major bypasses, needs to be perked for sewage and drilled for water, gorgeous view of the countryside, serene and peaceful place to live!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,490 (+2.4%)
$2,370 + $24,560
$26,930
2025
$3,409 (+11.3%)
$2,370 + $24,560
$26,930
2024
$3,064 (+5.4%)
$2,370 + $24,560
$26,930
2023
$2,907
$2,370 + $24,560
$26,930
2022
$2,907
$2,370 + $24,560
$26,930
2021
$2,907
$2,370 + $24,560
$26,930
2020
$2,907 (+0.5%)
$2,370 + $24,560
$26,930
2019
$2,894 (+1.2%)
$2,370 + $24,560
$26,930
2018
$2,860 (+2.4%)
$2,370 + $24,560
$26,930
2017
$2,793 (+0.4%)
$2,370 + $24,560
$26,930
2015
$2,783
$2,370 + $25,860
$28,230
Tax history for 170A Fox School Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,490 (+2.4%)
$2,370 + $24,560
$26,930
2025
$3,409 (+11.3%)
$2,370 + $24,560
$26,930
2024
$3,064 (+5.4%)
$2,370 + $24,560
$26,930
2023
$2,907
$2,370 + $24,560
$26,930
2022
$2,907
$2,370 + $24,560
$26,930
2021
$2,907
$2,370 + $24,560
$26,930
2020
$2,907 (+0.5%)
$2,370 + $24,560
$26,930
2019
$2,894 (+1.2%)
$2,370 + $24,560
$26,930
2018
$2,860 (+2.4%)
$2,370 + $24,560
$26,930
2017
$2,793 (+0.4%)
$2,370 + $24,560
$26,930
2015
$2,783
$2,370 + $25,860
$28,230
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,074
Year built
1990
Style
Other
County
Westmoreland County
APN
50 36 0 0 169
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
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Agricultural District
The purpose of the Agricultural A District is to preserve and support the Township’s remaining farming areas. This district is characterized by concentrations of active and relatively contiguous farmland and land registered as Agricultural Security Areas, as well as by surrounding land that is undeveloped or sparsely developed. Suitable uses include agriculture; timbering; forests and gamelands; passive recreation; tourism; and other compatible uses. In addition, residential uses that are compatible with or preserve farmland and natural resources are permitted.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Property details
Exterior
Land Information
Current Use: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 13.3
Lot Size Acres: 13.3
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Private Road, State Road
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $4,000
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $337
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,074
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.5 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: —
County: Westmoreland County
APN: 50 36 0 0 169
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Stanwood El School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
West Hempfield Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.2mi
6/10
Hempfield Area Senior High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
7/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Estimated sale price
$256,000 – $310,000
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