
Brick c.1920 Pennsylvania Foursquare With Original Elements Under $50K
OHU50K Notes $49,900
Brick c.1920 Pennsylvania Foursquare With Original Elements. This could be the one. It does need work done to it, but it has some of my favorite old house charm. The stained glass window being one of them.

Realtor Comments
Investor special! This brick home features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, offering a solid layout ready for your vision. Offering an enclosed front porch, two-car detached garage, and original charm. Needing some cosmetic updates and a boiler. Great opportunity for a flip or rental with value-add potential!
- 3 bed
- 1 bath
- 1,747 sqft
- 5,062 sqft lot
- Build date 1920

430 26th St, McKeesport, PA 15132 $49,900
- Contact Realtor: Tina Nobers
- Google Map
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Pros of McKeesport, PA
1. Very low cost of living
- Cost of living index ≈ 84 (well below U.S. average)
- Median home value around ~$90K
- Rent is also cheap (~$700–800 range)
One of the cheapest places to live near a major city
2. Close to Pittsburgh (big advantage)
- About 20–30 minutes from Pittsburgh
Access to: - Jobs
- Hospitals
- Airports
- Entertainment
This is what makes McKeesport more viable than many similar towns.
3. Affordable homeownership
- You can buy a house for the price of a car in some cases
- Good for:
- First-time buyers
- Investors
- Fixer-upper projects
4. Strong history & character
- Former steel town with deep industrial roots
- Some historic homes and neighborhoods still remain
5. Outdoor access
- Near rivers and trails (Great Allegheny Passage nearby)
Decent for biking, fishing, and nature access
Cons of McKeesport, PA
1. High crime rate (major issue)
- Crime rate ~100% higher than the national average
- Among the least safe cities in Pennsylvania
- Roughly 1 in 22 chance of being a victim of crime
This is the biggest drawback, and neighborhood choice matters a lot
2. Very high poverty rate
- Around 32–33% of residents live in poverty
That’s nearly 3x the Pennsylvania average
3. Weak job market
- Median household income ≈ $31K
- Unemployment around 10%
Most people rely on commuting or lower-paying jobs
4. Population decline & urban decay
- Population dropped dramatically over decades (typical Rust Belt trend)
- Many:
- Abandoned buildings
- Vacant lots
- Aging infrastructure
Can feel run-down in many areas
5. Limited amenities
- Fewer:
- Restaurants
- Shopping options
- Entertainment
You’ll likely go to Pittsburgh for most activities
6. Mixed reputation / quality of life
From local perspectives (Reddit-type discussions):
“There are some parts that are dangerous… others aren’t bad at all.”
“Crime mainly revolves around drugs and gangs… not random.”
Translation:
- It’s very neighborhood-dependent
- Some areas are livable, others rough
Bottom line
McKeesport is good if you want:
- Extremely cheap housing
- Access to Pittsburgh without paying Pittsburgh prices
- A place to invest or fix up property
McKeesport is NOT ideal if you want:
- Safety (this is the biggest concern)
- Strong job opportunities
- A clean, thriving environment



























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