c.1922 Pennsylvania Handyman Special $59,900
$59,900
Here is a Pennsylvania handyman special with three bedrooms, one bath, hardwood floors, unpainted woodwork, formal dining room. The home is situated on a dead-end street lined with well-kept older homes.
Realtor Comments
This 3 bed 1 bath home is situated on a nice quiet street (Dead end). Just 2 short blocks away from ballfields and play grounds! This home is just waiting for you to bring your personal touches to make it your own!
- 3bed
- 1bath
- Circa 1922
1108 W Second St, Oil City, PA 16301 $59,900
If interested in a property, please contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended.
Contact Realtor: Josh Beightol
Brokered by Shawgo Real Estate LLC
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Location of This Pennsylvania Handyman Special
Oil City (9,374 pop), Pennsylvania: Pros and Cons
Pros
- Rich historical significance as birthplace of the oil industry
- Affordable cost of living and housing prices
- Beautiful natural surroundings with rivers, hills, and forests
- Access to outdoor recreation (hiking, fishing, kayaking on the Allegheny River)
- Victorian-era architecture and historic downtown
- Strong sense of community and small-town atmosphere
- Proximity to natural areas like the Allegheny National Forest
- Lower crime rates compared to larger cities
- Oil Creek State Park and bike trails nearby
- No big city traffic or congestion
Cons
- Limited employment opportunities beyond service industries
- Economic challenges following the decline of the oil industry
- Harsh winters with significant snowfall
- Aging infrastructure in some areas
- Limited shopping, dining, and entertainment options
- Distance from major metropolitan areas (Pittsburgh is about 90 minutes away)
- Population decline over recent decades
- Fewer options for specialized healthcare
- Limited public transportation
- Fewer opportunities for young professionals
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