$298,900

261 E 8th St Erie, PA 16503

$3,549
Closing credit¹
7 beds
3 full
3,466 sqft
0.09 acres
$86 / sqft
House

Property details

About 261 E 8th St

Incredible Victorian mansion built in 1897. Currently use as VRBO/AIR BNB. This home offers beautiful natural woodwork, hardwood floors and contains yesterdays charm. Great rec room space and massive lead glass window going up the spiral staircase. Attached is a 2 room cottage that could be utilized as an "in law" apartment. High efficiency boiler and up to 50 new windows. In the heart of Erie Insurance expansion. Domestic hot water comes from boiler. Come see this amazing home! (Reference to Listing MLS 181234)

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHot Water
StatusActive
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size3,466 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.09 Acres
Year built1897
MLS #181312

Summary

  • MLS Number: 181312
  • MLS Name: EriePA
  • Office Name: Coldwell Banker Select - Peach
  • Office Phone: (814) 453-4578

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261 E 8th St

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 30, 2020
Home Sold
$103,500
Jul 03, 2006
Home Sold
$69,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$65,500$2,491
2023$65,500$2,461
2022$65,500$2,461
2021$65,500$2,376
2020$65,500$2,360
2019$65,500$2,236
2018$65,500$2,211
2017$65,500$2,206

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Pfeiffer-Burleigh Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.2 mi

235 E 11th St

3

McKinley Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.3 mi

933 E 22nd St

4

Lincoln Elementary School

Public District PK-5

1.7 mi

831 E 31st St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $16,863. The majority of Erie, PA residents have income less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

89%
<35k
11%
35k-100k
0%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

68%
Single, No Kids
20%
Single, with Kids
6%
Married, No Kids
6%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

18%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • UFCUFC
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Forever 21Forever 21

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Burger KingBurger King
  • PopeyesPopeyes
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • DodgeDodge
  • CadillacCadillac

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • JazzJazz
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Frequently asked questions

Living in Erie, PA

About 261 E 8th St

This home is located at 261 E 8th St in Erie, PA and zip code 16503. This 3,466 square foot home, which was built in 1897, sits on a 0.09 acre lot. Features: 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $298,900.

While more than 23 listings in Erie, PA in February 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 18 listings sold at asking price, and more than 46 were sold below. In February 2025 in Erie, PA there were 4.1% more homes for sale than in January. In February 2025 median list price was $170,097 and the average listing age was 44 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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