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#1700647, Jane York, Listing Office: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
$240,000 List price
242 Castle Rd Castle Shannon, PA 15234
$2,850
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
875 sqft
0.2 acres
$274 / sqft
House
Property details
About 242 Castle Rd
This charming 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is ready for you to make it your own. With main floor living and plenty of updates throughout, this hidden gem in Castle Shannon features beautiful hardwood floors, an updated kitchen with quartz countertops, newer appliances, and walkout access to a fully fenced backyard and covered rear patio - perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The finished basement offers additional living space, ideal for a game room, home gym, or cozy lounge. You'll find great storage throughout the home, plus extra space in the backyard shed. Conveniently located with easy access to shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, and more - this home blends comfort, style, and location in one great package.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
(Contingent)
CoolingCentral Air
Size875 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.1538 Acres
Year built1948
ParkingBuilt In, Garage Door Opener
MLS #1697166
Attached garageYes
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Other, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Interior: Window Treatments
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Built In, Garage Door Opener
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $240,000
- Price/SqFt: $274
- Directions: GPS
- Year Built: 1948
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 875 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1538 Acres
- MLS Number: 1697166
- MLS Name: WESTPENN
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
- Office Phone: (412) 833-5405
- Listing Agent: Matthew Gillespie
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Nearby schools
6
Myrtle Avenue Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•3724 Myrtle Ave
6
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Public District KG-4
0.7 mi
•1524 Hamilton Rd
6
J. E. Harrison Education Center
Public District KG-6
1.2 mi
•129 Windvale Dr
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $65,839. Typical income of Castle Shannon, PA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
23%
<35k
56%
35k-100k
20%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
51%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
28%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
10%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
21%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hiking/backpacking
PGA/LPGA
Horse Races
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom Rack
Stein Mart
Dillards
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chipotle
Bonefish Grill
LongHorn Steakhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
Lincoln
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Classical
Contemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 242 Castle Rd
The listing price of 242 Castle Rd property is $240,000.
The property 242 Castle Rd is a house located in Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania, 15234.
Accepting Backup Offers: 242 Castle Rd is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 242 Castle Rd are: Myrtle Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Abraham Lincoln Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), J. E. Harrison Education Center (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania C (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Keystone Oaks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Mellon Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Keystone Oaks High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Baldwin Middle-High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Mt. Lebanon High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
The property at 242 Castle Rd has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 242 Castle Rd is 875 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 242 Castle Rd is 1948.
This home is located at 242 Castle Rd in Castle Shannon, PA and zip code 15234. This 875 square foot home, which was built in 1948, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 18, 2025 and is currently priced at $240,000.
Over 6 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Castle Shannon, PA. In the same period over 2 listings were sold below the listed price and 2 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Castle Shannon, PA increased by 4.3% between March and April 2025. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $215,500, while the average time on the real estate market was 50 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.