$193,986Average Value$133Average Price per Sq Ft0Homes For Sale
Bethel offers a scenic setting with fishing and hiking nearby
Picture a rural outdoor oasis anchored by a 350-acre lake open to fishing, swimming and boating and surrounded by hiking and camping hubs — the type of expanse you can spend all day enjoying. Now imagine if this space was minutes from your doorstep. That’s one of the advantages of living in Bethel, a swath of Armstrong County. “It’s very park-like, a very beautiful recreation area,” says local Realtor and area resident Elaine Shetler-Libent of Keller Williams.
Take a drive through the beautiful mountains of Bethel Township.
Drive from Bethel Township to the riverfront and enjoy the views.
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Homes range from log cabins to new builds on spacious lots
The homes nearby showcase a good bit of variety. “You’ll have any kind of home,” Shetler-Libent says. “There are log cabins there. You have builders here too, so there are new builds. Any kind of housing that you want.” Many of Bethel’s houses were built in the early-to-mid 20th century in particular, and homes come in an array of styles. A quality houses here share is that most of them stand on expansive lots, usually about 10,000 square feet at minimum and up to more than a dozen acres in some cases. Properties here border winding, narrow country roads that are otherwise lined by thick patches of forest. Homes in Bethel often sell for prices between $100,000 and $200,000.
Quaint homes on large plots of land make Bethel Township an appealing place to live.
Brick bungalows are the perfect starter homes in Bethel Township.
Historic farm-style homes are scattered throughout Bethel Township.
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Lake area includes fishing, swimming and sports facilities
This area’s homes are no more than a handful of miles from Crooked Creek Lake. This spot is manmade, created by the construction of the Crooked Creek Dam in the 1930s. The lake is a hotspot for anglers. “The fishing is excellent,” Shetler-Libent says. “We go fishing there quite often.” Shetler-Libent says species you can catch include muskie, bass, panfish and crappie. Tunnelville Beach is a sandy spot by the water where residents can go for a swim. Those who don’t want to be on the water can enjoy the land around the lake. The Spillway Recreation Area here features a playground, a couple of volleyball courts, a basketball court and a baseball field. Crooked Creek Campground has 45 spots, and is near a disc golf course. Five trails wind around the lake, too, like the 134-mile Baker Trail.
Head over from Bethel Township to Crooked Creek and drop in your boat on the water.
Stay in shape by walking through one of the many hiking trails in Bethel Township.
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Family-style restaurant and grocery stores are close by
Ryan’s Creek House is a local dining favorite near Crooked Creek Lake. “They’re good. It’s a family type of large restaurant,” Shetler-Libent says. “The mac and cheese and their smoked meats are really, really delicious. They have everything you can think of.” One of the signatures of Ryan’s Creek House is its hefty fish sandwiches, stuffed with a big, beer-battered cod fish filet. If you have a home-cooked meal in mind, you can follow Route 66 north into Kittanning for grocery shopping, where options include a Walmart, an ALDI and a Shop 'n Save.
Walmart Supercenter is 10 minutes from Bethel Township, where you can shop for many items.
Giant Eagle is a local grocery store serving residents of Bethel Township.
Rachel's Steakhouse serves great food to locals in Bethel Township.
Busy Beaver is a local supply store that has everything you're looking for in Bethel Township.
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Local schools include math tournaments and STEM electives
Kids in Bethel can attend schools in the Armstrong School District, starting at Lenape Elementary for kindergarten through sixth grade. Lenape has a C-plus overall rating on Niche. Math 24 is an activity available to those in Grades 4 to 6 at Lenape, an academic tournament that tests students’ math skills and decision making. Students can then move on to the C-rated Armstrong Jr.-Sr. High for seventh through 12th grade, which has a technology education department with classes in manufacturing engineering, materials engineering, engineering design and development, communication systems, robotics engineering, IT essentials and drone technology.
Lenape Elementary School is the perfect place for molding young minds.
Armstrong Junior/Senior High School has great sports programs and a stunning campus.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bethel Township
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bethel Township Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bethel Township, Ford Cliff sell after 77 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Bethel Township, Ford Cliff over the last 12 months is $218,000, up 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$220,000
Median Sale Price
$218,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$159,080
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
16%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$133
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
90
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1964
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,328
Significantly below the national average
1,929
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
44,866
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,186
Median Age
53
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
16.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
30.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$56,158
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$68,791
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94%
College Graduates
20.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.4%
% Population in Labor Force
55.8%
Below the national average
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
42''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
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