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$111,777$85 / 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 80How 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
Last sold for $1,000 on Oct 3, 2017

540 WASHINGTON ST

SEWARD, PA 15954
0
Baths
1,318 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$112K
$90K low$134K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,000 · Oct 3, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$565 (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.$4,540 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$640
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,540
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$4,540

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.39
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.
73
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
89
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
25
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.0.16
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(5)

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.

E
Laurel Valley Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.7 mi
M
Ligonier Valley Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 15.6 mi
H
Ligonier Valley High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 15.8 mi

District: Ligonier Valley School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 15954These 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.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.1,645
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.88 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,530
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,692
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

540 Washington St 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 83% of homes in Westmoreland County
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Westmoreland County
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Westmoreland County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Seward 15954
  • Older than 94% of homes in Seward 15954

What homes are worth in Seward 15954

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

This home
$34K$273K

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Seward 15954.

How it measures up in Seward 15954

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seward 15954.

Estimated value$111,777
CheaperTypical $119,733Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$85
CheaperTypical $90Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area1,318 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,293 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.42 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 540 Washington St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSeward 15954Westmoreland County
Estimated valuepricier than$111,77743% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8543% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than1,318 ft²53% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac13% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than19006% of homes9% of homes

About 540 Washington St

How much is 540 Washington St, Seward, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Washington St, Seward, PA is $111,777 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $89,514 to $134,040. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 Washington St, Seward, PA last sell?

540 Washington St, Seward, PA last sold on Oct 3, 2017 for $1,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 540 Washington St, Seward, PA?

540 Washington St, Seward, PA has 1,318 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 540 Washington St, Seward, PA built?

540 Washington St, Seward, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 540 Washington St, Seward, PA?

540 Washington St, Seward, PA is assigned to Laurel Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Ligonier Valley Middle School (middle), rated B-; Ligonier Valley High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Ligonier Valley School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 Washington St, Seward, PA compare to other homes in Seward 15954?

Among the 969 homes in Seward 15954, it is worth more than 43% of them ($111,777 against a typical $119,733), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($85 against a typical $90), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,318 ft² against a typical 1,293 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.42 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1900 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Westmoreland County, it is worth more than 17% 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 540 Washington St, Seward, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 540 Washington St, Seward, PA was $565. The county assessed it at $4,540.

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