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Historic and modern rural living in Beaver County
Expansive fields and forests rustle in the breeze along Route 288 and cover the banks of the Connoquenessing Creek in Franklin Township. “It’s an open space, country setting. What sets it apart would be all the history, family names and farms here,” says Mike Maltarski, a real estate agent with RE/MAX who has lived in Franklin Township since 2007. “There’s weirdly a lot of history — the old general store that’s just a house now and where the furnace on Old Furnace Road used to be. A lot of people now are entrepreneurs, starting a business and handing it down from generation to generation.” Settled between Ellwood City and Zelienople, Franklin Township is connected to flourishing small towns and more distant urban Western Pennsylvania hubs without losing rural serenity and pastoral vistas laid out under wide-open skies.
Franklin Township has picturesque views.
Franklin Township is home to wonderful family farms.
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Single-family homes near Ellwood City or on rural acreages
Close to Ellwood City, lots tend to be grassy, tree-shaded and less than a half-acre in size along quiet streets. Homes here run the gamut from early 20th-century bungalows, Cape Cods and farmhouses to midcentury and later suburban forms including ranch-style homes which sell for $80,000 to $350,000. Houses outside of neighborhoods continue to be a mixed bag, sitting on anywhere from a single acre to upward of 20 and selling for $170,000 to $1.3 million depending on acreage, age and size of construction and what agricultural or commercial uses the land can be utilized for. “A lot of people would love an acreage, but smaller communities and yards are more affordable. Either way, property goes quick in the Riverside Beaver County School District, it’s hard to hold onto them,” Maltarski says. Franklin Township has a CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10 compared to the national average of 4.
Find a home that fits you in Franklin Township.
Colonial style homes add to the charm of Franklin Township.
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Connoquenessing Creek and Franklin Park
Beyond hunting and fishing on private property, recreationists of all stripes can find public parks and private facilities throughout Franklin Township. Launches like Christian’s Landing and the one on McKim Way start kayakers and canoers down the snaking curves of Connoquenessing Creek, affectionately called The Connie. Franklin Community Park is one of the Riverside Baseball Federation’s home fields for youth league games and practices. Niche sportsmen try new things or hone their skills on the range at Connoquenessing Valley Bowman and on the indoor polo field at Ople Farms.
The Connoquenessing Creek provides endless fun for Franklin Township folks.
Hear the crack of the bat at Franklin Township Community Park in Franklin Township.
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Family farms, shopping plazas and nearby main streets
Family farms like Windy Ridge Dairy sell fresh milk and ice cream in small markets, while others like Duffy Family Farm require patrons to place an order before stopping to see the cows and pick up grass-fed beef. For more of a one-stop shop, Franklin Plaza Shopping Center bookends a row of small retailers and health care clinics with a Giant Eagle and Busy Beaver. In an unassuming brick building, Christy’s Restaurant serves homestyle diner staples in a dining room packed with wooden booths lit by stained-glass light fixtures. A handful of churches hold services throughout the township.
Tucked as it is between the small towns of Ellwood City and Zelienople, Franklin Township is mere miles away from main street-style businesses like Marketplace On Main’s tchotchke-filled showrooms and Goodfello’s Pizza Pasta & Grille’s hole-in-the-wall pizza joint fare. For more robust big-box shopping trips, residents drive 15 miles to the ever-expanding list of retailers lining Route 19 in Cranberry Township.
Windy Ridge Dairy is in Franklin Township and gets everything from their farm.
Franklin Township residents enjoy a day out at Franklin Plaza Shopping Center.
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PIAA state champions at Riverside High
Riverside Elementary School earns a B from Niche, as do Riverside Middle School and Riverside High School. While students excel in academics and extracurriculars of all kinds, the high school’s baseball team is a major point of Panther Pride. “The boys won the state championship in 2023 and are set up to try again in 2024,” Maltarski says. “Coach Oliastro is the most winning baseball coach in WPIAL history, all he did was win in 2023. At the first playoff home game there had to be 600, 700 people there.”
Riverside High School hosts grades 9-12 and is home of the Panthers in Franklin Township.
Riverside Middle School is the next step to your future in Franklin Township.
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Red Barn Theatre, National Night Out and Ellwood City events
Sliding barn doors are the gateway to four shows per season at the aptly named Red Barn Theatre. Carnival games, bounce houses, a petting zoo and firehose target practice are just some of the activities that draw hundreds to National Night Out at Franklin Plaza each August. Just down Route 288, Ellwood City is known for community events of their own, including the weekend-long Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food and Entertainment Festival which has platformed local vendors each summer for more than 40 years.
Get your tickets for the next show at Red Barn Theatre in Franklin Township.
Franklin Township residents come up to Ellwood City for great food at Nico Luciano's.
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Interstate 76 and Interstate 79, Zelienople Municipal Airport
Commuters get around Western Pennsylvania on major highways just outside Franklin Township, including I-76 and I-79 which provide a 35-mile drive into downtown Pittsburgh. Quieter, connected country roads mark the 16-mile and 25-mile commutes into New Castle and Butler. Hobbyists and corporate jetsetters take off from Zelienople Municipal Airport.
Follow the roads to Franklin Township in Beaver County.
Drive across the Spencer Bridge into Franklin Township.
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Flooding along the Connoquenessing
The Connoquenessing Creek spills over and floods waterfront properties and creek-spanning bridges along Route 65 during periods of heavy rain. While some property-owners live up on stilts or cinderblocks close to the creek, others avoid the floodplain altogether.
Most homes have larger lots in Franklin Township.
Enjoy all of the natural beauty of Franklin Township.
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Parks in this Area
Brush Creek Park
Stiefel Park
Bauder Park
Four Springs Park
Wood Street Park
Bradshaw Park
Transit
Airport
Pittsburgh International
60 min drive
Franklin Township Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Franklin Township, Ellwood City sell after 88 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Franklin Township, Ellwood City over the last 12 months is $279,900, down 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Welcome to 420 Old Zelienople Rd – a beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offering comfort, convenience, and space to enjoy inside and out. Located in the Riverside School District, this delightful home features a generous 14x12 eat-in kitchen complete with included appliances, perfect for everyday meals and entertaining. The spacious, level backyard is ideal for summer barbecues, pets,
This stunning Tudor-style property spans an impressive 25 acres, offering a perfect blend of privacy and elegance. There are five spacious bedrooms, three with walk-in closets, and renovated bathrooms. On the main level is both a formal living room and family room. There is also a big game room, full kitchen, and wet bar in the lower level. This home offers a dedicated workout room, luxurious
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
3,876
Median Age
47
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,299
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$100,398
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
27.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
38''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
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