Adam Wheeler
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY
(412) 743-8741
101 Total Sales
1 in McDonald
$135,000 Price
McDonald
Suburban Neighborhood in Mc Donald, Pennsylvania
Washington County 15057
$190,227
Average Value
$134
Average Price per Sq Ft
Are you looking for a small-town lifestyle where you know everyone’s name? You may find it in McDonald, a borough with a close-knit community. “It's a great small town. Everyone supports and helps out at events,” says Nikki Sarchet, Director at the Heritage Public Library.
Southwest of Pittsburgh, the suburb is made up of a little downtown area on South McDonald Street and surrounding blocks of single-family homes on medium-sized yards. Prospective buyers can choose from styles like bungalows, American Foursquares, homes featuring gambrel roofs and ranch-style homes with small front porches. Depending on the size and conditions of the home, sales prices can range from $136,000 to $271,000.
Students in McDonald go to the Fort Cherry School District. According to Niche, the school district receives solid ratings in academics and college prep. Schools include Fort Cherry Elementary Center and Fort Cherry Junior/Senior High School. The district offers technologically advanced programs like virtual game design and accelerated computer programming.
To spend quality time with neighbors, head to the borough’s annual celebrations held in Heritage Park. The annual McSummerfest brings the town to life with a week’s worth of fun activities: rides, fireworks, a parade and live music. The Fall festival offers arts and crafts vendors, plus Native American food, since the event is sponsored by Red Eagle Village and the Native American Indian Cultural Society. The park also has its annual 4th of July fireworks to end the holiday with a bang.
For more community events, go to the Heritage Public Library. “In the fall, we have our holiday craft market, an indoor vendor show. 400 people attended last year,” Sarchet says. At the market, crafters sell their wares, while people can grab a snack from food trucks. The library also has a lunch with the easter bunny event. “We had crafts, games and an egg hunt,” Sarchet says. In June, the library plans a summer kick-off party with a large car show, a carnival with tents and large food truck selection.
For outdoor recreation, visit a few of McDonald’s parks. Multi-purpose Heritage Park has tennis courts, ballfields for the McDonald Youth Baseball/Softball League and a field for the Fort Cherry Little Rangers Youth Football League. The park also has a playground, a small skatepark and a picnic pavilion. The large outdoor space often hosts community gatherings. The smaller East End Park offers a swing set and ballfields for the youth league. At the Panhandle Trail, bike or walk in the woodlands for a slice of Western Pennsylvania nature.
To grab a convenient bite to eat, the community has a few local options. Helicon Brewing McDonald is an IPA microbrewery complete with pinball, pool tables and more games for hangouts with friends. At Hart's Restaurant & Lounge, have family lunches of American fare in a simple hole in the wall restaurant. Pizza Capri offers a unique spin on a pizza place by serving hearty breakfasts in the no-frills interior, making it ideal for weekend brunches.
About 18 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, residents of McDonald can easily commute to the big city. For Pittsburgh adventures, visit Point State Park for scenic river vistas or Acrisure Stadium for a Steelers game. In McDonald, enjoy a small-town suburb with an array of community parks and events.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Adam Wheeler
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James Clark
James Clark
HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
(412) 385-7876
53 Total Sales
1 in McDonald
$185,000 Price
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Lori Maffeo
Lori Maffeo
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY
(570) 634-9097
268 Total Sales
1 in McDonald
$235,000 Price
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Diane McConaghy
Diane McConaghy
RE/MAX SELECT REALTY
(412) 419-2657
372 Total Sales
1 in McDonald
$312,195 Price
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Amanda Gomez
Amanda Gomez
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX SELECT REALTY
(814) 292-9882
319 Total Sales
1 in McDonald
$186,000 Price
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Austin Rusert
Austin Rusert
Responds QuicklyCOLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(412) 990-1818
158 Total Sales
1 in McDonald
$215,000 Price
Schools
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- 7th to 12th
- Public
- 8th to 12th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Heritage Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Boy's Home Park
Sturgeon Field/Park
Donaldson Community Park
Midway Park
Panhandle Trail-Midway
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | McDonald | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
McDonald Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in McDonald, Mc Donald sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in McDonald, Mc Donald over the last 12 months is $192,000, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$199,000
Median Sale Price
$192,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$195,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$134
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
378
Median Year Built
1920
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,423
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,893
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
824
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$20,000
- Land
- 0.24 Acre Lot
- 411 Miller St
- New 20 days ago
Build your dream home! Just under a quarter of an acre in Fort Cherry School District. Old home on the property indicates utilities should be present. Enjoy low taxes and a great location. Convenient location, minutes to 376, 576, & 22.
Stephanie Ramer EXP REALTY LLC
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$37,500
- Land
- 0.55 Acre Lot
- 0 Johnston St
- Unit 1677366
Design and build your dream home! Opportunity to own over 1/2 acre in McDonald Borough with approximately 200' of combined frontage~Wooded lowside lots in mature neighborhood~Public utilities available, five residential lots combined into one sale~Located on a dead end lane for country living total included .55 acre. Located close to highways, shopping and the Panhandle trail this is the perfect
Jaclyn Hobbs RE/MAX SELECT REALTY
Homes for Rent
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$1,100 per month
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 101 E Lincoln Ave
- Unit 1
- Mc Donald, PA
Welcome to this chic, upscale 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment located in the heart of McDonald. The unit has been completely renovated. It includes beautiful hardwood floors throughout, spacious rooms, all brand new stainless steel appliance, including a brand new washer and dryer tucked away behind a barn door. Located in the heart of McDonald, the area provides a grocery store, walking trails, and
casey kunf DEACON & HOOVER REAL ESTATE ADVISORS LLC
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$1,650 per month
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 101 E Lincoln Ave
- Unit 3
- Mc Donald, PA
Welcome to this chic, upscale 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment located in the heart of McDonald. The unit has been completely renovated. It includes beautiful hardwood floors throughout, spacious rooms, all brand new stainless steel appliance, including a brand new washer and dryer tucked away behind a barn door. Located in the heart of McDonald, the area provides a grocery store, walking trails, and
casey kunf DEACON & HOOVER REAL ESTATE ADVISORS LLC
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,959
Median Age
45
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$53,000
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,859
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.9%
College Graduates
17.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
59
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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