Custom homes, highly rated schools and low taxes in Cecil Township
The growing community of Cecil Township, located outside Pittsburgh, offers residents a nice selection of homes, highly rated schools and proximity to Southpointe, a nearby business development with several major corporations. “There are very few places that you can build custom homes in our area that are in the Canon-McMillan School District,” says Rich Dallas, Realtor with Berkshire-Hathaway HomeServices. “There's a lot of land to still be developed, so there’s a lot of construction.” Cecil Township is at the northern end of Washington County, which has lower taxes than neighboring Allegheny County.
Cecil Township folks enjoy spending time at Nate's Chop House in Southpointe.
Cecil Township is a developing area with wide-open spaces.
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Acreage and neighborhood options for single-family homes
With lots of undeveloped land in the township, new construction is ongoing. “There’s a good mix of rural and neighborhood,” Dallas says. “If you wanted to buy something on 15 acres, you could, or if you wanted to buy something in a little neighborhood, you could, too.” Housing options include ranch-style, bi-level and New Traditional homes, with most prices ranging from $200,000 to $600,000. Residences are often hillside and surrounded by lush greenery on winding residential streets without sidewalks or curbs. The market here moves slowly, with homes selling after an average of 81 days, much longer than the national average of 52. Cecil Township has a 2 out of 10 CAP Index Crime Score, below the national average of 4.
There are long rows of brand new homes with well-manicured lawns across Cecil Township.
Cecil Township has homes built on larger lots surrounded by lush greenery.
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The highly rated Canon-McMillan School District
Canon-McMillan School District gets an overall A-minus grade from Niche. Hills-Hendersonville Elementary School and Cecil Intermediate get A-minuses, and Canon-McMillan High School receives a B-plus. Hands-on learning opportunities are available through Canon-McMillan’s Career and Technical Center programs, including welding, cosmetology and carpentry. Students interested in online learning can enroll in the Canon-McMillan Cyber Academy, an entirely virtual school for kindergarten through high school students.
Hills-Hendersonville Elementary School is where Cecil Township's youngest residents get their start.
Cecil Intermediate School serves students in fifth and sixth grade.
Growing students continue their education at Canon McMillan High School.
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Parks, Montour Trail and private recreation clubs
Cecil Park has a playground, picnic pavilion, baseball diamond and tennis courts. Millers Run flows through the park and is stocked with fish by the Fish and Boat Commission three times a year. Klinger Park Complex has soccer and football fields, and Southpointe Fieldhouse is an indoor soccer facility with arcade games and a snack bar. Montour Trail is a wooded hiking and biking trail that runs through the community and has campgrounds in Cecil Township. Falcon Arches is a private archery club on nearly 24 acres. Southpointe Golf Club is a private golf club 3 miles away with an Arthur Hills-designed course.
The Montour Trail cuts through Cecil Township providing an amazing space for living your best life.
Cecil Township residents play through at the Southpointe Golf Club.
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Local restaurants and Dollar General
Golden Pig is a locally owned Korean restaurant with menu items like bulgogi and kimchi Korean pancakes. Billie Ann’s Diner serves American fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Casciola’s Twin Twist is a local ice cream shop serving soft serve and sundaes inside and on a patio. Groceries are available in town at Dollar General.
Golden Pig in Cecil Township is the best kept secret in the Township.
Cecil Township residents all meet up at Billie Ann's Diner to discuss the day.
Cecil Township residents grab essentials at Dollar General.
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Community events include the Cecil Township Fall Festival
The Cecil Township Parks & Recreation Board hosts community events throughout the year, like an Easter egg hunt, fishing derby, summer movies in the park and the annual Cecil Township Fall Festival. This two-day event occurs each September and includes live music, games and kids’ activities alongside fall treats like apple cider, caramel apples and homemade pies.
Proximity to Pittsburgh and the airport
Less than 20 miles from Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh International Airport, Cecil Township is ideally located for those looking for easy access to both without having to live in the city. Freedom Transit’s County Line A Route connects McDonald and Washington and includes a stop in Cecil Township. The closest medical center is Canonsburg Hospital, 7 miles away.
Canonsburg Hospital is the closest medical center to Cecil Township.
Catch a ride to the big city at the Southpointe Park & Ride.
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