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Cook Township

Cook Township

Rural Neighborhood in Lincoln, Pennsylvania

Somerset County 15650, 15658, 15687
$324,270 Average Value

Cook is a township where you can find privacy at a range of tastes and budgets. This is a rural refuge full of homes that range from standard to extraordinary, that all take advantage of the same emerald green landscape, just about 60 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. The privacy here is what local Realtor Annette Ganassi of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services describes as one of the area’s biggest appeals. “And it’s convenient to the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Ligonier, Pennsylvania,” Ganassi says.

The housing options in Cook range from mobile homes to multi-million dollar mansions on dozens of acres of property. There are examples of just about everything in between, too, from rambler-style homes to cabins, to multi-story colonials. Most homes around this area line winding country roads bordered by some combination of vast, grassy property and a collection of mature trees. Another quality these homes share is that most sell quickly when they hit the market, Ganassi says. She says houses in Cook usually sell for prices at $400,000 and under. The pricier estates here can top $3 million and come with more than 100 acres.

Kids in Cook can attend schools in the Ligonier Valley School District, which carries a B-minus overall rating on Niche. Young students can start at the B-minus-rated R.K. Mellon Elementary whose opportunities include French and Spanish classes. Then students can advance to Ligonier Valley Middle, which has a C-plus overall grade and offers courses such as Family and Consumer Sciences, with instruction on everything from cooking to character building. The B-minus-rated Ligonier Valley High has an internship program for seniors in which they can work with local businesses and organizations, both local and out of town.

Cook’s landscape lends itself to opportunities for outdoor recreation. Linn Run State Park is a hotspot here. “You can hike, you can bike, you can stay in cabins, there’s fishing,” says Ganassi, who has lived throughout the Southwestern Pennsylvania area. This state park stretches 612 acres and has more than 6 miles of trails. Linn Run, and connecting Grove and Rock runs, are prime spots for trout fishing. The Powdermill Nature Reserve is another option for some outdoor fun, one that sprawls for 2,200 acres. Powdermill is home to a field station and laboratory used by researchers but also a nature center full of exhibits and multiple trails through the forest.

Cook has a couple of eateries that residents can stop by after hitting one of the area trails. Harbor Inn Restaurant & Lounge is popular for its pizza and wings, and for its patio to enjoy them on. Foggy Mountain Lodge & Pub, situated on 40 acres, has three different sections of lodging accommodations, but also a restaurant with expansive lunch and dinner menus. Patrons like the prime rib at Foggy Mountain. There’s a Friday lunch special for $2 off any burger, too. Ganassi says that people also head to the nearby boroughs of Ligonier and Donegal for dining. Out of the Fire is a well-liked spot in Donegal, where smoked salmon is one of the specialties. There’s a Giant Eagle Supermarket in Ligonier as well, convenient for grocery shopping.

Ganassi notes that there are a lot of festivals in the area. One is the Flax Scutching Festival, held each September and in place since 1907. The festival is dubbed a celebration of early Americana, and the centerpiece is its live demonstrations of the process of making linen from the flax plant. There’s live music, homemade food and crafts, too.

Residents can quickly reach the Pennsylvania Turnpike to get to Pittsburgh when needed. But, in Cook, they can find the privacy they covet in whatever shape or size fits them.

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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Rachel Marchionda

    Rachel Marchionda

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    HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES

    (412) 960-8959

    256 Total Sales

    1 in Cook Township

    $145,000 Price

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  • Lorraine Dicecco

    Lorraine Dicecco

    Responds Quickly

    LOYALHANNA REALTY, LLC

    (724) 951-2813

    54 Total Sales

    4 in Cook Township

    $170K - $1.1M Price Range

    Lorraine Dicecco
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  • Bob Cenk

    Bob Cenk

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    BROADVIEW REALTY

    (412) 960-8299

    99 Total Sales

    1 in Cook Township

    $311,000 Price

    Bob Cenk
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  • Melissa Merriman

    Melissa Merriman

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    KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

    (878) 309-4877

    480 Total Sales

    2 in Cook Township

    $48K - $200K Price Range

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  • Christine Laboon

    Christine Laboon

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    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    (878) 309-9828

    190 Total Sales

    1 in Cook Township

    $294,000 Price

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  • Jodi Repasky

    Jodi Repasky

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    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY

    (878) 309-1951

    61 Total Sales

    1 in Cook Township

    $515,000 Price

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Arnold Palmer Regional

33 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Cook Township US
Homicide 1 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

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
151
Median Year Built
1972
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,019
On par with the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
49,222

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
1,821
Median Age
54
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
15.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
32.6%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$71,999
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$82,805

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
31.3%
Advanced Degrees
11.2%
% Population in Labor Force
55%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
45''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

2 / 100
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