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A quiet township in the North Hills of Pittsburgh
Located on the edge of Pittsburgh’s North Hills, Kilbuck Township offers a quiet community that’s sparsely populated by less than 800 people. Its few residential streets sit amongst vast swaths of undeveloped land, with natural green spaces like Toms Run Nature Reserve and Vinegar Hollow featuring hiking trails and dense forests. “It’s a small township geographically, and it can seem like a bit of a no man’s land,” says Adam Cannon, a Realtor with Piatt Sotheby’s International Realty. As a Pittsburgh native, he adds that the township is best for homebuyers looking for a quiet, country lifestyle close to the city. With proximity to Interstate 279, also known as Parkway North, Kilbuck Township offers rustic charm about 13 miles northwest of the Steel City.
Kilbuck Township is a quiet place up in the hills of Allegheny County.
There are many areas of Kilbuck Township that are wooded undeveloped areas.
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Ranch-style and bi-level homes with wooded lots
Most houses in Kilbuck Township were built in the mid-1900s. Traditional ranch-style and bi-level homes are the norm, with the occasional Colonial Revival and Cape Cod mixed in. Lots average over half an acre and tend to be deep and narrow, often hidden behind swaths of mature trees. This means that while most residents can see their neighbors, they also maintain a sense of privacy. Home prices typically range from $275,000 to $450,000, although limited inventory in Kilbuck Township means that houses rarely come on the market. “Only six properties were sold here in the last year, and they ranged in price from $280,000 to $600,000,” Cannon says, noting that diversity in age and lot size explain this price range. While inventory is limited, homes tend to stay on the market for 84 days, nearly twice as long as the national average. Kilbuck Township has an overall CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Mid-century modern homes are a popular choice in Kilbuck Township.
The trees of Kilbuck Township cover your home and provide much needed shade.
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Playground and athletic facilities at Avonworth Community Park
Toms Run Nature Reserve covers 369 acres in the northern half of Kilbuck Township. Towering maple, oak and American beech trees shade its nature trails, and several small tributaries of the Ohio River wind through the reserve. Once a summer camp for employees of the Joseph Horne Company, Avonworth Community Park now serves as a gathering place for Kilbuck Township and its surrounding communities. The park features a wooden castle-themed playground known as Kid’s Kingdom, basketball courts, ballfields and an outdoor pool open seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day. It’s also home to the Mayernik Center, a log-cabin-style event venue that residents can rent for special occasions. Kids in the area can stay active with youth athletic leagues like the Avonworth Girls Athletic Association, Avonworth Little Lopes Basketball and Avonworth Soccer Association. Further south in the neighboring borough of Emsworth, Marmo Park has new basketball and pickleball courts installed in 2019. Vinegar Hollow offers a 46-acre natural green space with over 2 miles of nature trails, with its main trailhead located along Center Avenue. Along the shores of the Ohio River, the Kilbuck Township Fish & Boat Ramp is a popular spot for paddlers and anglers looking to access the water. Residents are about 5 miles west of the Shannopin Country Club, which offers members access to an 18-hole championship golf course, outdoor pool and racquet sports facilities.
Take your best friend for a walk through Toms Run Nature Reserve in Kilbuck Township.
Walk around Avonworth Community Park and see what everyone is talking about.
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Annual events include North Boroughs Community Day
Avonworth Community Park is a destination for seasonal festivities. Each summer, North Boroughs Community Day celebrates Kilbuck Township and its surrounding municipalities with a night of live music, food and fireworks. From June to August, the Avonworth Community Park Summer Concert Series invites residents to relax on their lawn chairs and picnic blankets while listening to local bands. As the weather gets colder, Oktoberfest marks the beginning of fall with live music, beer and, of course, plenty of German-themed food.
Make a wish while you are in Kilbuck Township and see what happens.
Kilbuck Township is a Banner Community Winner.
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Shopping and dining along Camp Horne Road
There are several locally owned shops and restaurants in the heart of Kilbuck Township along Camp Horne Road. The Carmel Commons shopping plaza includes businesses like Top Tier Gym and Time Bomb Toys, a collectibles store with a selection of horror-themed masks, action figures and more. Just down the street, Sunny Jim’s Tavern features an outdoor patio and indoor dining room with plenty of TVs. The tavern has been a local mainstay since 1934 and smokes its meats over hardwood every day, including its famous smoked wings. The walk-up window at Custard’s is a go-to spot for dessert, and Rupe’s Roadhouse offers a local watering hole with live music and special deals during Steelers and Penguins games. Chain retailers like Home Depot and Giant Eagle Supermarket are less than a 5-mile drive away in the neighboring Ohio Township.
Sonny Jim's Tavern has been serving the Kilbuck Township area since 1934.
Rupe's Roadhouse is the place you need to be for football sundays in Kilbuck Township.
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Dual enrollment program at Avonworth High School
The Avonworth School District serves Kilbuck Township and earns a B-plus from Niche. Students in kindergarten through second grade can attend the B-rated Avonworth Primary Center before moving on to Avonworth Elementary School and Avonworth Middle School, which both earn an A-minus. Avonworth High School scores a B-plus, and its College in High School program allows teens to simultaneously earn high school and college credit. All college-level courses are taught on the high school’s campus in collaboration with LaRoche College, Rochester Institute of Technology, the University of Pittsburgh and Carlow University. Nearby private school options include the Eden Christian Academy, which serves prekindergarten through 12th grade and earns a B-plus from Niche.
Avonworth High serves Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights, Emsworth, Kilbuck Township and Ohio Township.
Avonworth Middle School is an above average, public school educating Kilbuck Township.
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Interstate 279 connects Kilbuck Township and Pittsburgh
Kilbuck Township lacks public transportation and is heavily car-dependent. It is located between Interstates 79 and 279, which connect residents to the rest of the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area and beyond. Pittsburgh is about a 13-mile drive away via I-279, and the Veterans Bridge takes drivers over the Allegheny River and into the Steel City. Pittsburgh International Airport is about a 25-mile drive away.
Public transportation is readily available down the hill from Kilbuck Township in Emsworth.
Kilbuck Township is within a half hour from Downtown Pittsburgh.
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Parks in this Area
Avalon Community Park and Pool
Marmo Community Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Avonworth Community Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Pool
Memorial Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Ben Avon Heights Park
Avon Park
Transit
Airport
Pittsburgh International
30 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Kilbuck Township
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Kilbuck Township Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Kilbuck Township, Ben Avon Heights sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Kilbuck Township, Ben Avon Heights over the last 12 months is $649,990, up 120% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to 4 Thornridge Road, a beautifully maintained home nestled on a quiet street in sought-after Kilbuck Township. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence offers a perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and classic style. Step inside to find a bright and inviting main level with a flowing layout ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The spacious living room opens into a formal dining
This gem in a special popular neighborhood. The open floor plan allows imaginative use of the space. The architecture of the vaulted beamed ceiling and brick wall with fireplace gives a wonderful sense of spaciousness. The great room enjoys a wall of windows flooding the room with natural light and seasonally delightful views of the wooded lot. The full-length deck off the living space is
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
664
Median Age
49
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$110,156
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$130,896
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.4%
College Graduates
50.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.1%
% Population in Labor Force
53%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
49''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
2/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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