Deep in Western Pennsylvania's thick, hilly forests, the Wharton Township is a picturesque escape from the hubbub of the city. Established in 1783 and containing the grounds of the Revolutionary War battlefield Fort Necessity, Wharton is an attractive community for history buffs and adventurers alike.
Wharton Township contains an array of older ranch homes and farmhouses, though newer builds with traditional architecture are also scattered across the township. A smaller, older home can range between $100,000 and $200,000 while larger homes with upwards of four bedrooms can price from $300,000 to north of $400,000. Being in a rural area, some homes can take between one to two months to sell.
Students in the community are served by the Uniontown Area School District. Children may go to Wharton School off Elliotsville Road, which earns an overall grade of B-minus from Niche, before moving on to A.J. McMullen Middle School, earning an overall Niche grade of C. Teenagers often need to travel 14 miles north to attend Uniontown Area Senior High School. With an overall Niche grade of B-minus, the high school offers a competitive athletics program and a plethora of extracurricular clubs and organizations from yearbook to FBLA.
Residents typically plan their trips to the grocery store. Uniontown's Shop 'n Save, the nearest supermarket in the area with fresh meats and produce, is a 15-mile drive from the heart of Wharton Township. Uniontown Mall, stationed 17 miles to the northwest, is a hot spot for general shopping. With boutiques and a movie theater, the mall is a common gathering place on weekends for township residents.
Locals don't need to travel nearly as far to find good wine. Christian W. Klay Winery, stationed at the township's northside off Fayette Springs Road, is an award-winning location for fine wines and hosts an annual harvest party and chili festival that features live entertainment and food trucks. The winery also offers private events from wedding ceremonies to graduation parties. For a bite to eat, you can also stop by Braddock's Restaurant and Tavern, where Jobes recommends having its Sunday brunch.
Lovers of the great outdoors will be on cloud nine in Wharton Township. Surrounded by campgrounds and hiking trails, residents have a smorgasbord of options to immerse themselves in Mother Nature. Quebec Run Wild Area is among the most visited hiking spots. The 7,441-acre section of Forbes State Forest features six interconnected trails through the dense, stream-laden forests of southwestern Pennsylvania.
Just west of Wharton Township, you can also visit Laurel Caverns. Measuring over 16,000 feet in length, it is the largest cave in Pennsylvania and sits at a constant temperature of 52 degrees Fahrenheit, making it an excellent escape from the heat during the state's humid summers. If you're feeling lucky, spend an evening at Lady Luck Casino off National Pike and try your hand at blackjack or order the homestyle cooking from The Lone Wolf.
Wharton Township residents experience little to no traffic in their wooded community, though if locals need to get to the city, Pittsburgh is a 70-mile drive north on the Mon-Fayette Expressway.
Jeffrey Dennis
RE/MAX SELECT REALTY
(878) 206-1142
206 Total Sales
14 in Wharton Township
$45K - $522K Price Range
Amber Harbarger
RE/MAX SELECT REALTY
(724) 530-3497
39 Total Sales
1 in Wharton Township
$130,000 Price
Karen Ransaw
RE/MAX SELECT REALTY
(724) 381-0919
57 Total Sales
2 in Wharton Township
$108K - $425K Price Range
Michele Belice
HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
(412) 743-9816
330 Total Sales
1 in Wharton Township
$790,000 Price
Elizabeth Kofmehl
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(561) 537-3675
187 Total Sales
1 in Wharton Township
$53,000 Price
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Monica Mikolay
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(724) 618-3689
35 Total Sales
1 in Wharton Township
$310,000 Price
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| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Wharton Township | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Wharton Township, Farmington sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wharton Township, Farmington over the last 12 months is $274,000, down 49% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$10,000
.69 Acres near Nemacolin Woodlands. Property is landlocked. Estate is not aware of any access to the property from any public roads.
$229,900
The Deer Lake Cabin you've been looking for! Perfect year round, or vacation here and enjoy a close walk to the lovely 77-acre Lake! Just 2 miles from Ohiopyle, this cutie has almost an acre and a pretty park like setting, rustic landscaping and natural rock formations, backed by acres of woods for a private feel you will love! Kitchen has newer cabinets and SS appliances, open to family rm w/HW
Shelley Sharp HOWARD HANNA MYERS REAL ESTATE SERVICES
$379,900
BEAUTIFUL Log Home in Jackson Woods, 1.51 ac, 3 beds 2 and a half baths, less than 2 miles from Ohiopyle State Park, vacation in style or nest year-round in the lovely, wooded setting you've always dreamt of! This is main level living you will love with a spacious feel, the Gorgeous Living Room has vaulted wood ceilings that will impress, skylights bring wonderful natural light, there's an
Shelley Sharp HOWARD HANNA MYERS REAL ESTATE SERVICES
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