LIFE IN AN 1890 ONE-STORY HISTORIC COTTAGE CAN BE YOURS!.... Nestled in the heart of Eldred Pennsylvania this enchanting property perfectly blends old-world charm with cozy small town living. Featuring a classic shingle roof and showcasing a large wraparound porch ideal for relaxing or entertaining outdoors. This home is located in a notable borough nestled in McKean County along the Allegheny River, just south of the New York State border, offering easy access to all of life’s essentials. From the moment you step onto the porch, you will feel the rich history and craftsmanship that only a true 19th-century home can provide. Originally established as an old settlement known as "Allegheny Bridge," it was renamed in 1880 to honor a local judge, Nathaniel B. Eldred. The town gained fame later for hosting a massive munitions plant that employed workers around the clock. Today, it is a quiet, tight-knit community with a massive historical footprint. Homes like these were designed to function either as affordable, low-maintenance primary residences or seasonal retreats for outdoor recreationalists. If you have been dreaming of escaping the hustle and bustle for a peaceful, rural lifestyle, this is your chance. The cottage offers a warm, inviting layout that makes it a cozy retreat, compact and totally renovated the home is situated on a quarter of an acre with a one car garage, blacktop driveway and a storage building. A small back porch overlooks the property and provides entry to a well organized mudroom with floor to ceiling storage cabinets and access to a sunlit, expansive utility suite where everyday chores feel elevated. The well organized kitchen, including appliances and space for a small table, make the compact area feel purposeful rather than cramped. The cottage’s dining room and intimate sunroom seamlessly blend into an adjoining living room. The primary bedroom features an exceptional amount of closet space and maximizes every inch of its footprint. An additional small charming guest room offers flexibility as a home office or styled as a multi-purpose room, transitioning effortlessly. DON’T JUST BUY A HOUSE INHERIT A LEGACY WITH THIS TIMELESS TREASURE!
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$117,000
135 Main St, Eldred, PA 16731
2beds
976sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
0.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$120/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
One car garageSunlit expansive utility suiteClassic shingle roofBlacktop drivewayStorage building
- 32 days
- 300
- 19
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Listed by:
Kimball H. Nelson 814-887-7772,
Howard Hanna Professionals - Smethport 814-887-7772
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1712702
Originating MLS: Rochester
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Gas, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Main Level Primary
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Varies
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 976
- Total interior livable area: 976 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 40 x 280
- Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0700270600
- Special conditions: Estate
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Eldred
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $120/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $21,790
- Annual tax amount: $965
- Date on market: 9/7/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $117,000$120/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $957 +6.8% | $21,790 |
| 2024 | $896 | $21,790 |
| 2023 | $896 | $21,790 |
| 2022 | $896 +2.1% | $21,790 |
| 2021 | $878 | $21,790 |
| 2020 | $878 +8% | $21,790 |
| 2019 | $813 +10330.7% | $21,790 |
| 2018 | $8 | $21,790 |
| 2017 | -- | $21,790 |
| 2016 | $311 | $21,790 |
| 2015 | $311 | $21,790 |
| 2014 | $311 | $21,790 |
| 2012 | $311 | $21,790 |
| 2011 | -- | $21,790 |
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Neighborhood: 16731
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Otto Eldred Elementary
- Middle: Otto Eldred Jr/Sr. High
- High: Otto Eldred Jr/Sr. High
- District: Otto Eldred Area
Source: NYSAMLSs. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





