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A township filled with second homes and B&Bs
Addison, a Somerset County township, has expansive stretches of land, historic landmarks and multiple bed and breakfasts. The Youghiogheny River Lake, nicknamed the Yough, creates the area’s western border and flows down from Confluence, one of the biggest nearby cities. Addison's earliest residents moved in to help build the first national highway in the early 1800s. Though life has slowed down since then, the landscape still draws in new residents. Fran Trimpey, a real estate agent with Howard Hanna Geary Real Estate, has helped multiple clients move into the area. “Most of my sales in Addison are second homes. The Yough Lake is a big attraction, and the area is close to Ohiopyle and the Laurel Highlands. People come from all our neighboring states move here for the access to nature.” Though this rural township has more farmland than homes, local business owners and popular outdoor destinations keep the town alive.
Hartzell house has been a focal point for historical preservation efforts in Addison.
Residents will love the older homes that add character to the neighborhood.
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Older homes and lakefront houses
Trimpey says, “It’s important to say Addison is not as commercial as other areas. There are no crowds of people, so it's a quiet area that people live in for all four seasons. It’s also close to Deep Creek in Maryland.” Many ranch, Colonial Revival and bungalow homes in Addison were built in the 1950s, but there are some newly built lakefront homes in the eastern half of the township. Most bed and breakfasts occupy homes that have been standing since they were built in the 1840s, and a few single-family homes from the same era are downtown. Residences in the heart of the township often range from $100,000 to $300,000. Lakefront options cost more in the $300,000 to $500,000 range. Homes don’t often go for sale, but when they do, it usually takes two months for them to sell. Because the area is so rural, homes run on well water and septic tank systems.
Fall in love with the picturesque lakefront homes throughout the Addison neighborhood.
Beautiful landscaping abounds as you drive the streets of Addison.
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Relaxing in parks or the lake
The only park in the township is the Addison National Road Community Park. This quiet area’s main attraction is the chainsaw sculpture park. Tourists stop by to take pictures with a wooden figure of Bigfoot and animal totem poles. Those who know the statues well visit to stroll along the paved walking path or enjoy the small playground set. Boaters and fishing enthusiasts often set out on the Youghiogheny River Lake to spend the day on the water or wait for the water level to drop and reveal the Great Crossings Bridge, which was once part of the National Road. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection frequently tests the water for algae and recommends avoiding the water when exposure to the algae reaches dangerous levels. The GAP trail runs along the township’s northern edge along the Casselman River.
Fishermen love to fish on the Youghiogheny River Lake in Addison.
Kids will love to play and run around Addison National Road Community Park in Addison.
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Heading into Somerset for school
The Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District serves all of Addison. Niche gives the Turkeyfoot Valley Area Elementary School a C-minus. In 2022, the school expanded its campus with a new pre-kindergarten program and classrooms. The Turkeyfoot Valley Area Junior/Senior High School earns a C and has an 11 to 1 student-teacher ratio, which is below the national average of 17 to 1. Both schools occupy one building in Confluence off Turkeyfoot Road, making drop-off and pick-up easy for parents and guardians.
Seeing history in action
Bed and breakfasts like The Hartzell House fill homes built in the late 1800s. Robert Angelini, the owner of The Hartzell House, says, “People come to the area to visit to hike the GAP Trail, see Fort Necessity and see Frank Lloyd Wright houses.” Tourists may stop by to see the sights, but locals get access to nature and historic events. Every May, horse-drawn carriages and horseback riders journey through Addison along U.S. Route 40 during the National Pike Wagon Train. Participants even dress up to make the trip feel more authentic to how travelers from the early 1800s would have looked when using the road. Also in May, the Addison Historical Society participates in Pike Days, where museums like the One-Room Humbertson School open for visitors, and locals get together for an annual car show and combined church service at St. John Lutheran Church. The Petersburg Tollhouse has been standing since the 1830s, and the toll keeper statue out front still watches the road today. The Cap Index gives the area a 1 out of 10 crime score, which is lower than the national average of 4.
Peter Tollhouse is often associated with local history and heritage in Addison.
Come check out the historic monuments in the area near Addison.
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Residents will love the views of Lakefront homes in Addison.
Driving down National Pike
Having a car is a necessity in Addison, as the streets don’t feature sidewalks. Route 40, also known as National Pike, leads south across the Mason-Dixon Line into Maryland. Drivers also use Route 40 to travel 26 miles to Uniontown for shopping and dining destinations. St. John’s Lutheran Church has been in the township since its founding in 1813. St. John’s is connected to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 7 miles from downtown Addison off Mount Davis Road.
Shopping and Dining
Longtime residents and travelers passing through town dine at the Anchor In, a spot popular for its beer-battered fries and burgers. The Front Porch Bar & Grill fills up around happy hour when friends get together to debrief after a day at work. Angelini mentions the family that owns Blue Goose Market takes care of people in town. The store has a deli counter that serves sandwiches, and flowers for sale often hang in the covered area outside. Confluence, 9 miles north, has a Foodmart and Dollar General for daily essentials.
Residents love the local hang out at the Front Porch Bar & Grill in Addison.
Retail stores are a short drive away near Addison.
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Parks in this Area
Addison National Road Community Park
Transit
Airport
Arnold Palmer Regional
98 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Addison
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Addison Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Addison, Addison Township sell after 723 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Addison, Addison Township over the last 12 months is $244,250, up 72% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,285
Median Age
51
Population under 18
19.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
30.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,678
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$61,588
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.8%
College Graduates
10.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.3%
% Population in Labor Force
53.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
1/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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