On Benshoff Hill, elevated above the Johnstown Metro area, Middle Taylor Township is a small, rural community with older homes along winding country roads. “It’s rural enough to where you can ride your four-wheeler, but you can also quickly get into town,” says Adam Dugan, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Prestige Realty, who grew up in Middle Taylor and has been selling homes around Johnstown for nearly 20 years. Since the town’s creation in 1908, it has remained a quaint area, with the population today sitting at around 700 people. Homebuyers are attracted to the community for its proximity to shopping, attractions and its elevated location above nearby flood zones.
Middle Taylor offers a variety of home styles to choose from, complete with stunning views.
Giant Eagle Supermarket provides Middle Village access to popular food stables & a pharmacy.
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Ranch-style homes starting in the $150,000s
The town features three- to five-bedroom ranch-style and farmhouse-style homes from the mid-to-late 20th century. “Some newer homes have been built, but you can probably count the number on two hands,” says Dugan. Most of the houses here sit closer together with half-acre to one-acre sized yards, while some homes sit on lots over 10 acres. Many properties have driveways, and some have attached or detached garages. Dugan says the area’s homes often sell before hitting the market as families pass them down to younger generations. Homes stay on the market for an average of 4 days and typically sell for $150,000 to $250,000.
Ranch style homes are common seen throughout the hilly Middle Taylor neighborhood.
Homes in Middle Taylor sit on large plots of land surrounded by dense trees for added privacy.
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Hiking trails at Hinckston Run Reservoir
The Hinckston Run Reservoir borders the eastern edge of town, providing wooded hiking trails around the water. Just north in Jackson Township, Mitchell Park has two baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts. 6 miles north in Nantly-Glo, hikers can access a trailhead for Ghost Town Trail, a 50-mile path through Cambria County that follows former railroad tracks. And to the south in Johnstown, Berkley Hills Golf Course is a 9-hole course owned and operated by the city.
Middle Taylor locals access The Hinckston Run Reservoir via one of its boat launches.
Enjoy a round of golf with your friends at the Berkley HIlls Golf Course.
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Good grades for Ferndale School District
Students may start at Ferndale Elementary, which teaches kindergarten through sixth grade with a C-plus rating from Niche, before going to Ferndale Area Junior/Senior High for seventh to 12th grade. The high school earns a B-minus rating and operates with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1.
Shopping and dining in Richland
Middle Taylor Township has no shopping or dining, but residents can drive seven miles south to Richland for a Giant Eagle Supermarket and Market Basket. The East Hills Plaza shopping center also has chain restaurants and local staples like Pappy's Family Pub, which has been serving Pizza and Italian dishes since 1974.
East Hills Plaza provides easy & convenient shopping for Middle Taylor locals.
Middle Taylor locals gather with friends & family at Pappy's Family Pub.
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Close to U.S. Routes 219 and 22
The town is car dependent because of its rural streetscape. Johnstown is surrounded by U.S. Routes 219 and 22, which run north to Ebensburg and west to Pittsburgh, which is 58 miles away. Pittsburgh International is the closest airport, located 69 miles west.
Route 22 offers convenient access for Middle Taylor residents to access along the North side.
Middle Taylor residents can conveniently access the South of Johnstown via Route 219.
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On average, homes in Middle Taylor, PA sell after 9 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Middle Taylor, PA over the last 12 months is $130,250, down 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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