Connoquenessing Township is a rustic community with protected farmland
Named after Connoquenessing Creek, Connoquenessing Township is a rural community in west-central Butler County. “It’s full of farmland, and even areas that are designated for agriculture,” says Diane Bureman, a Realtor with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services with over six years of experience in the industry. With land designated as Agricultural Security Areas, farm-related activities are protected and cannot be declared as a nuisance. In addition to its verdant landscapes, the township offers access to Pennsylvania Route 68. Also known as Evans City Road, the highway hosts a small commercial corridor and connects residents to nearby shopping, dining and entertainment in the city of Butler. “It’s a beautiful rural community with an easy drive to great restaurants, breweries and jobs,” says Geoff Smathers, a Realtor with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services with over 25 years of experience in the industry.
Locals enjoy the countryside environment and pastoral yards in Connoquenessing Township.
Newer houses can be found throughout Connoquenessing Township.
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Country homes, new construction and spacious lots
Homebuyers will find a wide variety of housing styles and options in Connoquenessing Township. “There’s a whole bunch of different stuff out there. There are older Butler County homes on larger pieces of land, and a bunch of developers have purchased farmland and done brand-new construction,” Smathers says. Ranch-style and split-level homes date to the mid-1900s and feature a mix of brick and vinyl siding. Most homes sit in the southeastern corner of the township around Evans City Road, but homebuyers can find custom-built properties with spacious lots further from the highway. “It’s in the country, so you can get some impressive lots over there. Some houses have multiple acres of land,” Bureman says. More recent construction includes the Shannon Mills subdivision, which has a mix of ranch-style patio homes and New Traditional builds. Home prices typically range from $275,000 for older ranch-style houses to $540,000 for new construction. The township has an overall CAP Index crime score of 1 out of 10, significantly lower than the national average of 4.
The Connoquenessing Township area is expanding with new construction like modern farmhouses.
Large single family homes on large lots are scattered throughout Connoquenessing Township.
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A mix of local markets and restaurants with big-box stores nearby
Evans City Road offers a quaint commercial corridor in the southeastern corner of Connoquenessing Township. The Butler Farm Market is a local favorite, supplying the community with fresh meat, seasonal produce and other grocery essentials since 1983. A rustic taproom at Missing Links Brewery provides a place for residents to sip craft beers, order pub grub and listen to live music every Friday night. Just across the street from the brewery is Debbie Lee’s Delight, a go-to spot for dessert with over 30 different flavors of ice cream and frozen yogurt. Debbie Lee’s also has a playground and basketball court for kids to explore while having a sweet treat. Casual eateries include Pizza Pie and Martin’s Pizzeria, while shopping centers like the Butler Commons and Moraine Pointe Plaza are less than 10 miles away. The shopping plazas include chains such as Target, Walmart, Giant Eagle Supermarket, Home Depot and Sam’s Club.
Locals from Connoquenessing Township find fresh produce at the Butler Farm Market.
Residents of Connoquenessing Township frequent the Missing Links Brewery.
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Pre-Apprenticeship Program at Butler Senior High School
The Butler Area School District serves the township and earns an overall grade of B-minus from Niche. Students can begin their education at the B-rated Connoquenessing Elementary School before moving on to Butler Intermediate High School, which receives a C-plus. Butler Senior High School scores a B and partners with Penn United Technologies to offer a Pre-Apprenticeship Program for students in 10th through 12th grade. The program allows teens to visit the company, earn industry certifications and gain hands-on experience in the field of advanced manufacturing.
Connoquenessing Elementary School has dedicated teachers committed to students' growth.
Butler Area Intermediate High School serves students in the 7th to 9th grade from Connoquenessing Township.
Butler Senior High has top-notch college readiness programs for the kids of Connoquenessing Township.
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Sports courts and fishing pond at Connoquenessing Borough Park
While there are no public parks in Connoquenessing Township, Connoquenessing Borough Park is 4 miles south and has a playground, basketball court, ballfield and several picnic pavilions. A paved walking path loops around the park, and anglers can cast their lines at a small fishing pond. On Evans City Road, the Family Sports Center features indoor and outdoor athletic facilities, an arcade and organized sports leagues for all ages. The township’s countryside setting makes it a popular spot for rustic wedding venues like The Barn at Soergel Hollow and The Woods at Eisler Farms, and visitors can sleep beneath the stars at the 40-acre Buttercup Woodlands Campground. Residents are also less than 6 miles west of Krendale Golf Course, which features three 9-hole courses that can be played in different 18-hole combinations.
Family Sports Center offers indoor and outdoor facilities in Connoquenessing Township.
The kids will love the playground at Connoquenessing Community Park.
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Attractions at the Butler Farm Show and Big Butler Fairgrounds
Residents are close to two of the biggest attractions in Butler County: the site of the Butler Farm Show and the Big Butler Fairgrounds. Located along the Evans City Road corridor, the Butler Farm Show celebrates the county’s agricultural community each August with a week of tractor pulls live music, square dancing and, of course, plenty of farm shows. About five miles north are the Big Butler Fairgrounds, where the Big Butler Fair brings over 100,000 people to western Pennsylvania each year over the Fourth of July. As the biggest fair in the region, its festivities include carnival rides, concerts and a petting zoo. The Connoquenessing Volunteer Fire Company also hosts various community events. Popular festivities include the annual Community Halloween Parade and Costume Contest, which also features food trucks, local vendors and a pumpkin carving contest in Connoquenessing Borough Park. The township is also home to Eerie Acres Farm, which transforms into a haunted house each October with food trucks, bonfires and local vendors.
Interstate 79 connects residents to Pittsburgh
Due to its rural landscapes and lack of public transportation, Connoquenessing Township is heavily car-dependent. Pennsylvania Route 68 leads about 8 miles east into the city of Butler, and the highway provides access to major thoroughfares such as Interstate 79. The interstate leads about 37 miles south to Pittsburgh, and Pittsburgh International Airport is around 48 miles away.
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On average, homes in Connoquenessing Township, PA sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Connoquenessing Township, PA over the last 12 months is $600,000.
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