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$131,459$229 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $750 on Dec 12, 2012

279 POTOKA MINE RD

RUFFS DALE, PA 15679
0
Baths
574 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.
3.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$131K
$110K low$153K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$750 · Dec 12, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$129 (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.$1,020 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,020
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,020
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,020

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.36
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
8
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.
75
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.3.90
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

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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 · 2.3 mi
E
Mendon Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.3 mi
H
Yough Senior High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.2 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

279 Potoka Mine 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.

  • Worth less than 76% of homes in Westmoreland County
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Ruffs Dale 15679
  • Among the smallest homes in Ruffs Dale 15679
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Westmoreland County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Ruffs Dale 15679

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
$47K$491K

This home is worth more than 28% 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$131,459
CheaperTypical $186,310Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$229
CheaperTypical $145Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area574 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,353 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size3.9 ac
SmallerTypical 1.36 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 279 Potoka Mine Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRuffs Dale 15679Westmoreland County
Estimated valuepricier than$131,45928% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22986% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than574 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than3.9 ac79% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than195221% of homes29% of homes

About 279 Potoka Mine Rd

How much is 279 Potoka Mine Rd, Ruffs Dale, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Potoka Mine Rd, Ruffs Dale, PA is $131,459 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $109,603 to $153,315. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Potoka Mine Rd, Ruffs Dale, PA last sell?

279 Potoka Mine Rd, Ruffs Dale, PA last sold on Dec 12, 2012 for $750, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Potoka Mine Rd, Ruffs Dale, PA?

279 Potoka Mine Rd, Ruffs Dale, PA has 574 square feet of living space and a 3.90-acre lot.

When was 279 Potoka Mine Rd, Ruffs Dale, PA built?

279 Potoka Mine Rd, Ruffs Dale, PA was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 Potoka Mine Rd, Ruffs Dale, PA?

279 Potoka Mine 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 279 Potoka Mine 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 28% of them ($131,459 against a typical $186,310), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($229 against a typical $145), it is bigger than almost none of them (574 ft² against a typical 1,353 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (3.9 ac against a typical 1.36 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1952 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Westmoreland County, it is worth more than 24% 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 279 Potoka Mine Rd, Ruffs Dale, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 279 Potoka Mine Rd, Ruffs Dale, PA was $129. The county assessed it at $1,020.

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