Job near Clairton, where to live? (Bethel Park, Washington: property taxes, housing, price)

[Jay_F]

Hi everyone,

Not planning on living near there, and kinda looking for big yard, older modest housing that is private/not on top of each other (max $225K, rather $150k-$175k).

Wondering if a home outside of the county within 15 miles is a good choice considering Allegheny property taxes, or if closer, say Bethel Park, South park, Upper St Clair, or some other area I am overlooking. I know $200k probably does not go that far nowadays since I left the area, and appreciate your insight.

Thanks!

[pghlibrarian]

I'd seriously consider Peter's Township in Washington County. It's relatively close to Clariton, and I think you'll be able to find a decent house within your price range. If taxes are your concern, someplace outside of Allegheny County may be where you want to look.

[Jay_F]

Thanks pghlibrarian for the advice, I appreciate it.

[pghlibrarian]

Originally Posted by Jay_F

Thanks pghlibrarian for the advice, I appreciate it.

No problem! Hope you find something nice!

[Shenandoah]

You also may want to consider Union Twp (zipcode 15038) in Washington County. It's a 10 minute drive to Clairton, but cheaper taxes in Washington County, as well as nice rural community with nice homes. a
Another possibility is to live just over the line in Westmoreland County. It's about a 15 + minute drive to Clairton, but again, cheaper taxes, nicer area, rural communities.

blessings, Shen

[sublimesting]

Originally Posted by Jay_F

Hi everyone,

Not planning on living near there, and kinda looking for big yard, older modest housing that is private/not on top of each other (max $225K, rather $150k-$175k).

Wondering if a home outside of the county within 15 miles is a good choice considering Allegheny property taxes, or if closer, say Bethel Park, South park, Upper St Clair, or some other area I am overlooking. I know $200k probably does not go that far nowadays since I left the area, and appreciate your insight.

Thanks!

We just bought a newly remodeled 4 bedroom, 2 full bath, 2100 sq ft house in upper st. clair for 195,000. It takes 5-10 minutes to get to downtown or Robinson or South Hills Village Mall. It is a really nice neighborhood with no busy through-way traffic. Classic suburb.