Dan Haeck
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(412) 912-2546
495 Total Sales
1 in Latrobe
$259,900 Price
Latrobe
Located in Westmoreland County
Latrobe was the original Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.
This little, bustling city 40 miles west of Pittsburgh is the birthplace and childhood home of American television star Fred Rogers, and of golf legend Arnold Palmer. This is where Rogers spent his childhood playing with puppets and imagining his own make-believe worlds, and where Palmer first learned to golf at the local country club.
But Latrobe has a lot more going for it than its celebrity natives. It has a strong school district where every school is highly rated, a restaurant inside of an refurbished train station, and Saint Vincent College, the summer practice training camp for the Pittsburgh Steelers. There’s also a well-loved ice cream parlor, where you know they know what they’re doing, because Latrobe is also the birthplace of the banana split. This town is not to be underestimated.
“It’s in the Laurel Mountains, so it’s very picturesque,” says Melissa Brooks, Realtor with Howard Hanna Real Estate in Latrobe. “It’s exactly what small town America looks like. There’s a main street with some smaller side streets. If you blink, you’re out of town.”
Houses in Latrobe were, for the most part, built throughout the 20th century. There are two-story brick houses for $145,000, houses with walk-up brick staircases for $235,000, ranch-style homes for $228,000, 1,600-square-foot 1910s bungalows for $194,000 and two-story houses with porches for $164,000.
The Steelers aren’t the only ones making the most of Latrobe in the summertime. When it gets warm outside, kids spend time at the 52-acre Legion Keener Park, which has tons of sports fields and courts, playgrounds, barbecue areas, a three-mile fitness trail for running and rollerblading, a swimming pool and a band shell. Neighbors can go canoeing or kayaking on the Loyalhanna Creek and surrounding tributaries, or spend the day at Idlewild & SoakZone, an amusement park that’s about 10 miles away.
There are several places downtown to eat, drink and explore. DiSalvo’s Station Restaurant operates out of a restored 1903 train station and hosts events like cigar nights, gourmet wine dinners and even weddings. There are pizzerias, breweries and other low-key restaurants, Brooks says, and the community really loves 512 Coffee and Ice Cream, which was restored under new management less than a decade ago. This is where you can get an artistically-designed latte, a charcuterie board, some tea and – of course – a banana split.
And speaking of banana splits, let’s face it. When your town is known for creating something like the banana split, you have to honor that. And Latrobe does, every year, at the Great American Banana Split Celebration. Every year, in August, the community holds its banana split festival over the course of several days. It consists of games, live performances, face painting, climbing walls, a car show, a cornhole tournament and, of course, plenty of ice cream. It’s not to be missed.
Kids in Latrobe attend school through the Greater Latrobe School District, which has an A from Niche. The district has three elementary schools, one junior high school and one senior high school. When kids enter high school, they choose from one of five state-determined career pathways. The idea is that once kids are on track to do what they want to do, they’ll be ready to help meet the state’s workforce needs upon graduation. The closest elementary school to downtown is Latrobe Elementary School, which has an A- from Niche.
Between the banana split festival, Steelers training camp and Mister Roger’s actual childhood neighborhood, there’s a lot to love about Latrobe. Come here and make it your home.
Photography Contributed By
Alan Battles
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Dan Haeck
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Kelli Verosky
Kelli Verosky
RE/MAX SELECT REALTY
(412) 968-8852
160 Total Sales
3 in Latrobe
$78K - $250K Price Range
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Anna Clark
Anna Clark
Responds QuicklyBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY
(878) 309-4838
86 Total Sales
5 in Latrobe
$110K - $269K Price Range
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Valerie Thompson
Valerie Thompson
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(724) 530-3394
39 Total Sales
1 in Latrobe
$310,000 Price
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Devie Rollison
Devie Rollison
REALTY ONE GROUP GOLD STANDARD
(412) 924-5851
303 Total Sales
3 in Latrobe
$140K - $353K Price Range
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Bertie Verbanac
Bertie Verbanac
HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
(878) 217-7148
160 Total Sales
1 in Latrobe
$200,000 Price
Schools
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- K to 6th
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- 7th to 8th
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- 9th to 12th
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Latrobe Housing Trends
On average, homes in Latrobe, PA sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Latrobe, PA over the last 12 months is $200,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$215,000
Median Sale Price
$200,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$201,250
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$177,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$329,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
213
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$174
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes for Sale
31
Months of Supply
1.70
Open Houses
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Thursday, Jul 175 - 7pm
$239,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1936 Sylvan Ave
- New 2 days ago
Welcome to this impeccably maintained all-brick ranch in one of Latrobe’s most convenient and charming neighborhoods! This 3-bedroom, 2 full bathroom home features hardwood floors beneath the carpeting, a bright and open dining area that flows seamlessly from the kitchen into the spacious living room, and a finished basement perfect for a family room, home office, or guest space. Step outside to
Steve Limani REALTY ONE GROUP GOLD STANDARD
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Sunday, Jul 2012 - 2pm
$379,900
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1117 Sullenberger Rd
Beautiful completely renovated farmhouse ,masterpiece of modern design,new mechanics &comfort .Your forever home is Situated on 2 acres-in desirable neighborhood ,highlights inc new beautiful huge chefs kitchen w vaulted ceiling white Shaker cabinetry quartz counters st steel appl wine fridge open shelving & island*stunning 1st floor primary suite retreat w vaulted ceiling &spa-like en-suite&WIC
Robin Hauger INTEGRITY PLUS REALTY
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Sunday, Jul 2711am - 1pm
$200,000
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 980 Sq Ft
- 1801 Sylvan Ave
All-brick 1984 Paul Berger built level entry ranch AND adjacent vacant lot now included! Bring your contractor and make this home your own OR for mom/dad or that recent grad & build a new home right next door! Lots of love in this previous nursery school of 40 years also zoned for single or multi-family use. Add your dream kitchen and extend one of the half baths into a full on the main level
Roxane Agostinelli KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Homes for Sale
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$239,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1936 Sylvan Ave
- New 2 days ago
Welcome to this impeccably maintained all-brick ranch in one of Latrobe’s most convenient and charming neighborhoods! This 3-bedroom, 2 full bathroom home features hardwood floors beneath the carpeting, a bright and open dining area that flows seamlessly from the kitchen into the spacious living room, and a finished basement perfect for a family room, home office, or guest space. Step outside to
Steve Limani REALTY ONE GROUP GOLD STANDARD
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$439,900
- 3 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 324 Debora Dr
- New 6 days ago
ALMOST PERFECT 3 BEDROOM RANCH! , LIVING ROOM WITH CATHEDRAL CEILINGS AND A GAS FIREPLACE, PILLARED DINING ROOM W/ HIGH CEILINGS AND TRANSOM DOORS LEADING TO UPPER PATIO AND SCREENED PORCH. RICH GORMET EQUIPPED KITCHEN WITH GAS STOVE AND OPENING TO THE LIVING ROOM, BREAKFAST AREA WITH GLASS DOORS TO AMPLE DECK. MASTER ENSUITE WITH TRAY CEILINGS, TRANSOM WINDOWS, WALK IN CLOSETS, A WHIRLPOOL TUB
John Lechner ERA LECHNER & ASSOC
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$270,000
- 4 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,320 Sq Ft
- 5342 Pleasant Unity Rd
- New 6 days ago
Situated on over an acre lot, this well-maintained four-bedroom ranch offers space, privacy, and potential! Enjoy the peaceful setting from your covered back patio, overlooking a beautifully landscaped backyard—your own private oasis. Inside, the updated kitchen opens to the dining room for easy entertaining, while the spacious living room features a stunning stone gas fireplace as its
DJ Fairley EXP REALTY LLC
Homes for Rent
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$825 - $1,450 per month
- Crosskeys Townhomes
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 630+ Sq Ft
- 3001 Williamsburg Dr
- Latrobe, PA
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$950 per month
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 203 Irving Ave
- Latrobe, PA
Welcome home to this cozy 2 bedroom apartment located near the heart of the Latrobe. All applicants18 years of age or older required to complete a background/credit application. The application fee is $50.00 non refundable each. 1st months rent is due upon acceptance and security deposit is due with lease signing. This apartment is sec 8 eligible. $60.00 water fee
Jaclyn Lachimia BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES THE PREFERRED PROP
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Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Latrobe Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,047
Median Age
45
Population under 18
20.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,521
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$72,409
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.1%
College Graduates
26.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
45''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
56
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
50
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
