Tara Smith
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LPT REALTY, LLC.
(878) 877-8315
87 Total Sales
1 in Washington Township
$587,500 Price
Washington Township
$331,782
Average Value
Take your foot off the gas and enjoy slow country living in Washington Township. Consider a move here if you're outdoorsy or enjoy a lot of peace and quiet. This rural region is about as remote as you can get without losing access to major roadways. Pennsylvania Route 268 routes locals into busy Butler and central Pittsburgh.
Most Washington Township homes line the Allegheny River, many with private docks where locals store their personal vessels. These waterfront properties have sold in the $600,000s in recent months. You may come across an old farmhouse off a quiet, tree-hedged road, but these are typically multi-generational residences that don't change hands often. Washington Township's remote locality renders an unpredictable housing market. "There isn't a lot of real estate, period," says Joan Sorce, Realtor at RE/MAX Select Realty. You may find a listing or two at a time here, where natural scenery reigns over real estate development. "There are not enough homes on the market," says Debbie Macurak, Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway, born and raised nearby. "Everything is always so up in the air."
Washington Township kids can attend school within the Armstrong District. Many start at West Hill Primary School, rated B-minus on Niche, and continue to West Hills Intermediate, rated C-plus. Karns City High is the last stop for many rising freshmen, with an overall C rating. Drop-offs and pickups can be a bit of a hike in this outskirts area, where many residents drive 35 minutes or more to the school campuses. Kids can also hop on a bus to simplify the weekly schedule.
After school, the kids head to Sugarcreek Community Park for cheer practice and football games. The disc golf course is popular with the locals, uniquely built with climbing apparatus' and found materials facilitating creative, challenging play. Residents also head to the many local hiking areas in their free time - carved paths trace the lapping river shoreline, funneling into thick woodland for a peaceful excursion. Sorce recommends a trip to the popular Paradise Park for live music and community events. These gatherings are planned weekly during Pittsburgh's warmer months, busy with food vendors, and visitors camped out in front of the covered amphitheater that dates to 1973. There are also state game lands in town, busy during hunting season.
Kittaning is your closest town, where Washington Township locals can pick up groceries at Shop 'n Save and wrap up their weekly errands at Walmart Supercenter around the corner. "We could use a small-town grocery store," Macurak says. East Brady's tiny town center is a convenient stopover for a bite to eat. The Old Bank Deli & Coffee Shoppe serves sandwiches and caffeinated beverages from its cozy, historic spot. If you're more of a night owl, All Stars' dim-lit divey digs host regulars who visit to watch the game with whatever's on tap and bar snacks.
Washington Township's workforce is led by the local health care system and school district, with locations about 20 minutes away, or roughly 15 miles. "The main interstate is also about 20 minutes away," Sorce says, which routes you directly into the city for a 50-mile ride. This outer borough is a driving town with scenic rural commutes. Long country roads, river access and picturesque pastureland await in northeastern Pittsburgh's Washington Township.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Tara Smith
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Robyn Jones
Robyn Jones
PIATT SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
(412) 385-6187
140 Total Sales
1 in Washington Township
$1,708,000 Price
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Sharon Lightner
Sharon Lightner
RE/MAX SELECT REALTY
(724) 932-6957
38 Total Sales
3 in Washington Township
$12K - $135K Price Range
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Melissa Barker
Melissa Barker
RE/MAX SELECT REALTY
(878) 258-8088
777 Total Sales
2 in Washington Township
$140K - $160K Price Range
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Mellisa Rupp
Mellisa Rupp
RE/MAX SELECT REALTY
(814) 457-3989
64 Total Sales
2 in Washington Township
$140K - $272K Price Range
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Nick Supik
Nick Supik
CENTURY 21 FRONTIER REALTY
(878) 877-6557
177 Total Sales
1 in Washington Township
$184,500 Price
Schools
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- 7th to 12th
- Public
- 4th to 6th
- Public
- K to 3rd
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Parks in this Area
Sugarcreek Community Park
West Hills Community Park
East Brady Riverfront Park
Sugarcreek Community Park
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
62
Median Year Built
2000
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,572
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
55,756
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$2,499,000
- 4 Beds
- 4.5 Baths
- 8,944 Sq Ft
- 1060 Wattersonville Rd
Exceptional 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom riverfront estate on 3.8 acres, features over 600 feet of pristine riverfront and a private boat launch. Revel in the expansive deck offering stunning views, perfect for relaxation or entertaining. The property features soaring high ceilings, an impressive 8-car garage, 2 dedicated boat storage areas, and luxurious amenities, including 2 elegant fireplaces, a
Tara Smith LPT REALTY, LLC.
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$29,000
- Land
- 3.91 Acre Lot
- 579 Adrian Reesedale Rd
Single Wide Trailer (No Good) with 3 stall barn. Electric, Public water tapped and ran to trailer , Natural gas on site. 3.9 Acre Lot.
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
980
Median Age
49
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
19%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$48,749
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$73,467
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.4%
College Graduates
19.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7%
% Population in Labor Force
56.7%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
36''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
1
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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A riverside community known for its easy-going atmosphere and proximity to nature
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Rural outer borough an hour north of Pittsburgh
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A hilly rural township off Route 422, perfect for slow-going country living
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