John Marzullo
COMPASS PENNSYLVANIA, LLC
(724) 952-3574
1,100 Total Sales
1 in Bethel Township
$100,000 Price
Bethel Township
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bethel’s rustic setting yields so much for residents to take advantage of. Top of the list is Crooked Creek Lake, an outdoor playground that can be at your fingertips with a home here.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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John Marzullo
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Dan Waterhouse
Dan Waterhouse
REALTY ONE GROUP LANDMARK
(724) 801-3906
135 Total Sales
1 in Bethel Township
$227,000 Price
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Renee Hileman
Renee Hileman
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(878) 302-0963
62 Total Sales
1 in Bethel Township
$230,000 Price
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Chrissy Heinle
Chrissy Heinle
Responds QuicklyREALTY ONE GROUP LANDMARK
(878) 302-9024
168 Total Sales
2 in Bethel Township
$199K - $290K Price Range
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Kristen Buchanan
Kristen Buchanan
Responds QuicklyBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY
(878) 879-7396
43 Total Sales
1 in Bethel Township
$155,000 Price
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Antoinette Pampena
Antoinette Pampena
Responds QuicklyREALTY ONE GROUP GOLD STANDARD
(412) 912-4039
78 Total Sales
1 in Bethel Township
$113,000 Price
Schools
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- 7th to 12th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Freeport Riverside Park
Ford City Memorial Park
7th Avenue Playground
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Crooked Creek State Park
Falcon Park
Allegheny Overlook Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Bethel Township | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bethel Township Demographics and Home Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$322,205
Median Sale Price
$322,205
Median Single Family Sale Price
$322,205
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-26%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$175
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
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
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
44,866
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$596,900
- 4 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 2,520 Sq Ft
- 209 Claypoole Hill Road Extension
Welcome to your dream getaway—a beautifully appointed 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom waterfront home nestled on nearly 2 private acres with 250 feet of creek frontage and direct access to the Allegheny River. Step inside to an open-concept main floor where expansive windows frame peaceful water views and fill the space with natural light. The heart of the home is perfect for entertaining, with a
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Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
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
$71,702
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
65.1%
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
Source: Walk Score
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