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Bishop

Bishop

Suburban Neighborhood in Mc Murray, Pennsylvania

Washington County 15017, 15317, 15321

$313,365 Average Value
$184 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

Developing suburbs in Cecil Township villages

Often paired with neighboring Cecil, Bishop is one of several small, former farming villages scattered throughout Cecil Township. While rural homesteads and the occasional farm pop up can still be found, the landscape has changed significantly since the 1990s. “You’re still almost in a rural area, but there’s amenities like Southpointe close by,” says Brittany Herrington-Tubbs, a Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway with 10 years of experience. “It all used to be farmland, but a lot of it was developed.” Growing as a commuter suburb thanks to proximity to Interstate 79, Bishop balances increased new housing stock and Canon-McMillan student populations with well-worn mom and pop restaurants, Cecil Township traditions and the sense of tranquility and privacy found between Western Pennsylvania’s rolling, forested hills.

There is a lot of green space in Bishop which makes this area perfect.
There is a lot of green space in Bishop which makes this area perfect.
There are rows of homes that the people of Bishop take pride in.
There are rows of homes that the people of Bishop take pride in.
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Waves of suburban housing development

While some older homes are scattered across Bishop, most single-family homes were built in the 1960s through 1980s in popular vernacular styles, including split-levels, ranch-style homes, bi-levels and two-story colonials with farmhouse-inspired porches. “There’s a little bit of everything – starter homes, next homes, smaller older homes, some newer developments,” Herrington-Tubbs says. Houses on long, sloping streets with a quarter of an acre to an acre of tree-dotted lawn sell for $140,000 to $330,000 depending on lot size and renovation needs. Starting in the 1990s but picking up in the 2000s and 2020s, New Traditional homes with complementary Colonial Revival, Craftsman and farmhouse designs developed in neat rows along cul-de-sac subdivisions, selling for $330,000 to $600,000. New construction townhouses in the same developments and styles sell for $330,000 to $405,000. Many of the newest subdivisions are lined by narrow sidewalks and require HOA membership. Bishop has a CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10 compared to the national average of 4.

Bishop also has newer homes for all home owners.
Bishop also has newer homes for all home owners.
Bishop residents love to come home to the quiet agrarian neighborhood.
Bishop residents love to come home to the quiet agrarian neighborhood.
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Southpointe, Interstate 79 and Freedom Transit

Southpointe is only a few miles away and has developed into a magnet corporate center over the years, but for those commuting into Pittsburgh, I-79 provides a 20-mile drive downtown. Nearby, the Southpointe Park and Ride is a stop on the Freedom Transit bus route that runs from Washington to Pennsylvania on weekday mornings and evenings.

Bishop residents can catch a ride to the big city at the Southpointe Park & Ride.
Bishop residents can catch a ride to the big city at the Southpointe Park & Ride.
Southpointe office park has beautiful office space and outside areas not far from Bishop.
Southpointe office park has beautiful office space and outside areas not far from Bishop.
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Shopping and dining along Millers Run Road, nearby shopping plazas

Between long residential stretches, Millers Run Road is home to a handful of popular family-owned businesses. Breakfast-lovers greet the owners before digging into dinner plate-sized pancakes at Billie Ann’s Diner. Casual atmosphere and carryout meals dominate the food scene, but cuisines range from the American barbecue staples at Doc’s Bar-B-Q and Smokehouse to the authentic Korean staples at Golden Pig to classic hoagies and from-scratch side dishes at Defelice’s Deli. Summer evenings often end with a soft-serve ice cream cone from Casciola’s Twin Twist. While the Dollar General on Millers Run Road stocks a few essentials, the Great Southern Shopping Center and Chartiers Valley Shopping Center are 7 miles away for dozens of strip mall destinations from Home Depot and Planet Fitness to Giant Eagle and Fresh Thyme Market.

All ages enjoy Casciola's Twin Twist in Bishop.
All ages enjoy Casciola's Twin Twist in Bishop.
Bishop residents enjoy one of the many restaurants in Southpointe.
Bishop residents enjoy one of the many restaurants in Southpointe.
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Cecil Township Park and the Montour Trail

Cecil Township Park is the area’s main community park, looping a paved walking path around amenity-strewn grassy fields and through the forests along Millers Run. Basketball and tennis courts provide space for pick-up games, while the baseball diamond and nearby concession stand are most often used by Canon Mac Baseball Association teams. Anglers get some practice before the Cecil Township Fishing Derby each spring, catching stocked trout in the Millers Run Creek. Montour Trail hikers and bikers get a break from the sun and forest-bound paths along the nation’s longest suburban rail trail while passing through the National Tunnel in Bishop, some stopping to rest around the fire at the Cecil Henderson Montour Trail Campground.

The Montour Trail cuts through Bishop providing an amazing space for living your best life.
The Montour Trail cuts through Bishop providing an amazing space for living your best life.
This new subdivision in Bishop really maximizes the housing options.
This new subdivision in Bishop really maximizes the housing options.
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Increased capacity at Canon Mac Middle School

Muse and Hills-Hendersonville elementary schools each serve kindergarten through fourth grades and earn an A-minus from Niche. Cecil Intermediate School serves fifth through sixth grades and earns an A-minus, as does Canon-McMillan Middle School which serves seventh through eighth grades. Canon-McMillan High School serves ninth through twelfth grades and earns a B-plus. Canon Mac middle schoolers used to attend class in the old Canonsburg Middle School building but upgraded to the new building which increased student capacity from 850 to 1,000 in January of 2023.

Canon-McMillan Middle School has a large campus serving the district.
Canon-McMillan Middle School has a large campus serving the district.
Cecil Intermediate School is a highly rated public school located in McDonald, next to Muse.
Cecil Intermediate School is a highly rated public school located in McDonald, next to Muse.
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Cecil Township Parks & Recreation Fall Festival

Social clubs like the Slovenian National Hall and Cecil American Legion bring members together for casual hangouts and a quick drink, but community events with a wider draw are typically found elsewhere in Cecil Township. The annual Cecil Township Parks & Recreation Fall Festival has taken over Cecil Township Park since the late 1980s, continuing to draw crowds for a weekend of autumnal crafts, bounce houses, arts market browsing and live music at the end of each September. St. Mary Church holds regular religious services as well as an annual Lenten fish fry.

Come to Bishop and feel the difference.
Come to Bishop and feel the difference.
Bishop residents head to Bedner's Farm & Greenhouse to beautify their homes.
Bishop residents head to Bedner's Farm & Greenhouse to beautify their homes.
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Millers Run flooding

Homes and roadways off Millers Run Creek fall into higher risk flood zones. Portions of Miller Run Road may flood and shut down following unusually heavy rain.

Miller's Run is a creek that runs through Cecil Township Park in Cecil Township.
Miller's Run is a creek that runs through Cecil Township Park in Cecil Township.
There are many open farm areas that make Bishop what it is.
There are many open farm areas that make Bishop what it is.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Pittsburgh International

33 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Bishop US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$357,750
Median Single Family Price
$327,500
Median Townhouse Price
$379,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$184
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Months of Supply
2.20
Median List Price
$369,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
605
Median Year Built
1973
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,680
Below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,412
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
18,730

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
3,000
Median Age
45
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$94,589
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$108,871

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
97.1%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
40.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.5%
% Population in Labor Force
72.9%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
49''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

18 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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