2708 Garbett St. McKeesport, PA 15132
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About This Home
Spacious Two-Story Home Full of Potential
Discover a wonderful opportunity to own a spacious, centrally located home with strong potential for improvement. This two-story residence offers a flexible layout that's ready for your updates and personal customization, featuring two bedrooms, a full bath, and a half bath across its 1,280 square feet.
The main level includes a comfortable living room, dining room, and kitchen, while both bedrooms are located on the upper level. A walk-out, unfinished basement provides additional space and storage options. Outside, a large detached two-car garage offers excellent storage or the possibility of a workshop.
Conveniently located near major routes and local amenities, this property is well suited for a buyer looking to renovate or invest. Being sold as-is, it's a blank canvas awaiting your vision.
Highlights
- Spacious two-story layout
- Two bedrooms, 1.5 baths
- Detached two-car garage
- Walk-out unfinished basement
- Central location near major routes
- Flexible layout for updates
- Great renovation or investment potential
Property Details
Location
Living in McKeesport
McKeesport is a historic riverfront city about 13 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, where the Monongahela and Youghiogheny rivers meet. Once a steel hub of nearly 55,000 people, today it's a working-class city of around 17,000 with some of the most affordable housing in the metro — a real draw for first-time buyers and investors willing to do their homework.
Schools & Education
The city is served by the McKeesport Area School District, with several elementary schools plus a middle and high school. As with any district, families should review the current school-level ratings and programs for the specific address.
Healthcare & Shopping
UPMC McKeesport — a full-service hospital with an emergency department — anchors local healthcare. Everyday shopping and groceries are in town and along the nearby Route 48 / Olympia Shopping Center corridor, with big-box retail a short drive away.
Dining, Parks & Attractions
Renziehausen Park is the city's green centerpiece, with a rose garden, trails and festival grounds. The Great Allegheny Passage trail and the riverfront draw cyclists, and Kennywood amusement park is minutes away in West Mifflin.
Investment Outlook
McKeesport's very low entry prices can offer strong rent-to-price ratios, but values and condition vary dramatically block by block, and much of the housing stock is old. This is a market where due diligence matters most: a thorough inspection, a hard look at the specific street, taxes and rental comps, and guidance from an agent who knows the city are essential before you buy.
