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$182,804$267 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

251 WALTZ MILL RD

RUFFS DALE, PA 15679
0
Baths
685 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.85 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1984
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$183K
$151K low$215K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,040 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$31,980 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,410
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$27,570
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$31,980
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$31,980

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.37
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
10
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
72
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
76
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
26
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWESTMORELAND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.85
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Yough Intermediate Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Mendon Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.8 mi
H
Yough Senior High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.0 mi

District: Yough School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 15679These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,545
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.142 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,240
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,904
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.45%

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How this home compares

251 Waltz Mill Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Ruffs Dale 15679
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Ruffs Dale 15679
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Westmoreland County

What homes are worth in Ruffs Dale 15679

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$51K$485K

This home is worth more than 51% of homes in Ruffs Dale 15679.

How it measures up in Ruffs Dale 15679

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ruffs Dale 15679.

Estimated value$182,804
CheaperTypical $181,540Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$267
CheaperTypical $142Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area685 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,353 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.85 ac
SmallerTypical 1.34 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 251 Waltz Mill Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRuffs Dale 15679Westmoreland County
Estimated valuepricier than$182,80451% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26796% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than685 ft²2% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.85 ac26% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than198456% of homes57% of homes

About 251 Waltz Mill Rd

How much is 251 Waltz Mill Rd, Ruffs Dale, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 251 Waltz Mill Rd, Ruffs Dale, PA is $182,804 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $150,904 to $214,704. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 251 Waltz Mill Rd, Ruffs Dale, PA last sell?

251 Waltz Mill Rd, Ruffs Dale, PA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 251 Waltz Mill Rd, Ruffs Dale, PA?

251 Waltz Mill Rd, Ruffs Dale, PA has 685 square feet of living space and a 0.85-acre lot.

When was 251 Waltz Mill Rd, Ruffs Dale, PA built?

251 Waltz Mill Rd, Ruffs Dale, PA was built in 1984, making it 42 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 251 Waltz Mill Rd, Ruffs Dale, PA?

251 Waltz Mill Rd, Ruffs Dale, PA is assigned to Yough Intermediate Middle School (middle), rated C; Mendon Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Yough Senior High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Yough School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 251 Waltz Mill Rd, Ruffs Dale, PA compare to other homes in Ruffs Dale 15679?

Among the 1,323 homes in Ruffs Dale 15679, it is worth more than 51% of them ($182,804 against a typical $181,540), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($267 against a typical $142), it is bigger than 2% of them (685 ft² against a typical 1,353 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.85 ac against a typical 1.34 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1984 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Westmoreland County, it is worth more than 41% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 251 Waltz Mill Rd, Ruffs Dale, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 251 Waltz Mill Rd, Ruffs Dale, PA was $4,040. The county assessed it at $31,980.

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