Wow! Houses: 5 Homes Offering Regal Ranch-Style Living

PITTSBURGH, PA - Steps might be good for a nice cardio workout, but why climb them if you don’t have to? And you won’t have to if you move into a one-story ranch style home.

There are other reasons to buy a ranch. Affordability is one, as is easier access for the elderly and disabled. They also come in various sizes and shapes to fit most any budget or lifestyle.

We found these five ranches in the Greater Pittsburgh area on realtor.com. Ranging in price from $169,000 to $360,000, all come with every advantage of single-floor living.

There’s no shortage of space in this one-story, four-bedroom, three-bathroom home at 315 Village Court in Cranberry Township. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, the home features an updated roof, HVAC system, garage doors, family room flooring and hot water tank. The listing price is $360,000. For more information and a complete description, go to realtor.com.

Updates abound at this three-bedroom brick ranch home at 134 Buckhill Road in Ross that lists for $264,900. You’ll find a newly paved driveway, new energy efficient windows, a new custom double front entry door, new air conditioning and a new roof. The home also comes with a covered rear patio and above ground pool. For a complete description, go to realtor.com.

This charming brick ranch at 115 Pleasant Avenue in Peters Township, which lists for $279,000, comes in move-in condition. You’ll find hardwood floors, a living room with a stone fireplace and an updated kitchen with granite countertops. The house also comes with a private patio area and a large rear yard. For a complete description, go to realtor.com.

Listing for $169,900, this spacious brick home at 1212 Kirsopp Avenue in Pittsburgh’s Banksville neighborhood comes with hardwood floors, a large eat-in kitchen and big master bedroom. You’ll be just minutes away from Downtown, Pittsburgh International Airport, PNC Park and Heinz Field. For a complete description, go to realtor.com.

This three-bedroom ranch at 613 Elaine Drive in Baldwin, which lists for $189,500, comes with vaulted beamed ceilings, detailed skylights, recessed lighting and radiant heated floors. You’ll find a formal living room with a bay window, a private covered side porch and a newer stamped concrete driveway. For a complete description, go to realtor.com.

Feature photo of 315 Village Court from realtor.com.