Westmoreland County Real Estate: Median Home Price Holds Steady Near $146,000

The median home sale price in Westmoreland County sits around $146,100, with an average property tax rate of 1.24% and median rent at $830 per month.

Westmoreland County's housing market continues to hold steady, with the median home sale price sitting at approximately $146,100 according to the latest available data.

The county, which encompasses 65 municipalities including Greensburg, reports a median monthly rent of $830 and an average property tax rate of 1.24%. The median household income across the county is $65,987.

Property records for the county are maintained by the Recorder of Deeds office, led by Frank Schiefer, located at 40 N. Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 420, Greensburg. The office offers public access to deeds, mortgages, liens, maps, and related materials through the Document Technology System available online at wcdeeds.us.

Residents can also access the county's free GIS mapping system for property lookups, though property record cards and ownership details require a paid subscription.

The county's Tax Claim Bureau conducts regular judicial sales of properties with delinquent taxes. All properties are sold free and clear of property taxes, liens, mortgages, and judgments, though U.S. government liens may remain. Prospective bidders must pre-register with the Tax Claim Bureau at least 10 days prior to any sale per Act 33 requirements.