The Westmoreland County real estate market saw a period of robust activity in late September, with numerous property sales recorded across its diverse municipalities. Transactions ranged from high-value residential homes and commercial properties to modest land parcels and estate sales, reflecting a dynamic and varied market landscape. This report details the key sales that took place, offering a snapshot of recent market movements.
Key Takeaways
- Over 100 property transactions were recorded across Westmoreland County in late September 2025.
- The highest-value transaction was a commercial property in Derry Township, which sold for $1,700,000.
- The top residential sale was a home in Murrysville that changed hands for $1,499,000.
- Several properties were transferred via sheriff's deed, often indicating foreclosure proceedings.
- Transactions spanned various price points, from multi-million dollar sales to land parcels sold for under $10,000.
Significant Commercial and High-Value Sales
The period was marked by several substantial transactions, particularly in the commercial sector. The most significant sale involved a property on State Route 982 in Derry Township, where John Fiorina sold a property to Reliable Storage LLC for $1,700,000. This transaction highlights ongoing investment in commercial real estate within the area.
In the residential market, Murrysville recorded the highest-priced home sale. A property on Hills Church Road was transferred from J. Michael Ruefle Jr. to David Allen and Kelly Howell as trustees for $1,499,000. Another notable sale in Murrysville saw Patrick McDonough sell property on Kellinger Court to Ian Cummins and Alexa Ives for $795,000.
Top 5 Transactions by Value
- $1,700,000 - Derry Township (Commercial)
- $1,499,000 - Murrysville (Residential)
- $1,000,000 - North Huntingdon (Commercial)
- $795,000 - Murrysville (Residential)
- $685,000 - North Huntingdon (Residential)
North Huntingdon also saw a major commercial deal, with Diane Ed selling a property on Oscar Court to Frank and Mary Lou Aiello for $1,000,000. These high-value sales indicate strong investor confidence in key areas of the county.
Understanding Special Deed Transfers
Several transactions in the report were completed through a sheriff's deed or involved state deed transfer stamps that indicated a value different from the recorded price. These are important distinctions for understanding the nature of a sale.
What is a Sheriff's Deed?
A sheriff's deed is a document given to a buyer of a property sold at a sheriff's sale, which is typically a public auction. These sales often occur when a property owner defaults on their mortgage, and the property is sold to satisfy the outstanding debt. For example, a property on Redbud Lane in Cook Township was sold by the sheriff to the Federal National Mortgage Assn. for $1,636.
In other cases, a sale price might be listed as $0. This often occurs in transfers between family members or into a trust. The state deed transfer stamps, however, reflect the property's assessed market value for tax purposes. For instance, a property on Wallace Street in Lower Burrell was transferred for $0, but the transfer stamps indicated a value of $185,660.
Transaction Details by Municipality
The following is a detailed breakdown of property sales across various municipalities in Westmoreland County. The data is organized alphabetically by location and includes the seller, buyer, address, and sale price.
Allegheny to Derry
- Allegheny: Warren Williams sold property on State Route 356 to Kurtis Williams for $27,500.
- Arnold: The Estate of Geraldine Vairo sold a home at 1818 Alcoa Drive to Nya Coffman for $95,000. A property at 1725 Woodmont Ave. was sold by Kevin White to Tyler Henderson for $10,000.
- Bell: Paul Langford transferred property at 3711 Route 819 to Michael Zochowski and Stephanie Chaney for $0, with transfer stamps indicating a value of $272,860. Two other sales to Moreland Minerals LLC were recorded for $5,100 and $6,200.
- Cook: Nathan Neiderhiser sold a property at 107 Redbud Ln to Federal National Mortgage Assn. for $1,636 via sheriff's deed.
- Derry Township: In addition to the $1.7 million commercial sale, DSV LLC sold property at 1235 Latrobe Derry Road to Paula Marie Moore for $135,000. John Fiorina also sold land on State Route 982 to Derry Township for $10,671.
Greensburg and Hempfield
Greensburg and the surrounding Hempfield Township remained active centers for real estate transactions, with a mix of residential and commercial sales.
- Greensburg: Charles Bollinger Jr. sold property at 17 Division St. to Althoff Acquisitions LLC for $66,500. A home at 636 Fairmont St. was sold by Gary Joseph Helfer to Robert Moran II for $30,000.
- Hempfield: A significant number of sales occurred here. The Estate of Gary Luhovey sold 587 Bucktown Road to Luke and Cassidy Little for $158,500. Valley Green Westmoreland LLC sold 3286 Dog Leg Drive to Sandra Jean Matson for $100,000. A property at 11 Frick Ave. was sold by Joseph Stoll to John Henry Taylor for $268,500.
Jeannette to Lower Burrell
- Jeannette: Timothy Morrow sold 1019 Arlington Ave. to Citizens Bank NA via sheriff's deed for $6,237. Izzulap LLC sold 813 N Second St. to Olivia and Victoria Rizzo for $182,500.
- Latrobe: Cindy Huey sold 123 Avenue B to Jason Kuzemczak for $123,300. Janice Sabatos sold 319 W First Ave. to Dorothy Kozak for $232,000.
- Ligonier Township: Robert Hoza sold 1070 Autumn Leaves Road to Nathaniel and Tracy Schellhammer for $238,000. Philip Stern sold 107 Westview Drive to Nicholas Kristiansen and Rachel Hunter for $330,000.
- Lower Burrell: The Estate of Marian Louise Nixon sold property on Crestline Drive to Jason Paul and Heidi Jane Oskin for $5,000. Gina Brandolino sold an apartment at 183 Fairhaven Drive to Todd Mokhiber for $123,800.
Murrysville and North Huntingdon
These municipalities featured some of the highest-value transactions in the county, alongside a steady flow of other residential sales.
- Murrysville: Beyond the $1.499 million sale, J. Michael Ruefle Jr. also sold property on Hills Church Road to David Allen and Kelly Howell as trustees for $1,499,000. Orosz Property Development LLC sold 7321 Ringertown Road to James Daugherty III and Lindsay Daugherty for $310,000.
- New Kensington: Larry Mitcheson sold 1817 Seventh St. to Dayna Rearick for $157,800. Jason Silvis sold 1320 Leishman Ave. to Zoe Miller for $138,000.
- North Huntingdon: This area saw a wide range of activity. Willow Glenn Dev Co. sold 1237 Bedford Road to Maronda Homes LLC for $113,300. Frank Aiello trustee sold 1160 Augusta Cir to Jack and Nicol George trustee for $130,000. A home at 7858 Oscar Ct was sold by Diane Ed to Frank and Mary Lou Aiello for $1,000,000.
Penn Township to Unity Township
Transactions in these areas demonstrate a healthy mid-range market with consistent sales activity.
- Penn Township: Bryce McNealy sold 1020 Bushy Run Road to John Adam Lisbon for $256,800. Brandon Rocco sold 123 Dolores Drive to Alex and Samantha Turnbull for $500,000. Edward Schmidt sold 1171 Valley Club Drive to Scott and Debra Ruchbrook for $385,000.
- Rostraver: Robert Bacha sold 738 Cedarwood Drive to Thomas and Jill McConnell for $560,000. J&J Real Estate sold 516 Fayette St. to Dangal Ventures LLC for $268,000.
- Unity Township: The Estate of Kent Randolph Rigby sold 523 Beechwood Drive to Jesus and Judy Cenizal for $268,000. Kenneth Burke sold 102 Carlsbad Ct to Lukas and Sarah Goehring for $360,000. Pellis Holdings LLC sold property at 317 Castle Mountain Ct to James and Diana Hickman for $328,000.
This report is based on public records of real estate transactions provided by RealSTATs.
