Private, rural community with major roadway access
On the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, Munster Township is a rural community in Cambria County with homes on large lots. While the area is heavily secluded from U.S. Route 22 by surrounding forests, driving down the town’s main road reveals open farmland and grassy plains. The township caters to those looking for private properties who also wish to stay close to major roadways.
On the foothills of the Allegheny Mts., Munster Township is a rural community in Cambria County.
Driving down the main road of Munster reveals open farmland and grassy plains.
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Ranch-style homes starting in the $250,000s
Houses in Munster sit on large lots, with sizes ranging from 2 to 40 acres. Homebuyers can find ranch-style and colonial properties from the mid-to-late 20th century, with long driveways leading to houses that are situated far back from the roads. “Prices for homes are similar to nearby areas, but there's less tax,” says Lisa Hess, a Realtor with Lang Real Estate, who’s been selling homes in the area for nearly a decade. Homes typically sell for $250,000 to $650,000. The CAP Index gives Munster a crime score of 1 out of 10, which is lower than the national average of 4.
Houses in Munster sit on large lots, with sizes ranging from 2 to 40 acres.
Prices for homes are similar to nearby areas, but there's less tax in Munster.
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Vocational Technical programs through Penn Cambria High
Students may start at Penn Cambria Pre-Primary, which gets a C-plus from Niche, for kindergarten, before going to Penn Cambria Primary, which also receives a C-plus, for first and second grade. Penn Cambria Intermediate serves grades three and four with a C-plus, and Penn Cambria Middle serves fifth through eighth grades with a C-plus as well. Penn Cambria High earns a B-minus and is partnered with the Admiral Peary Vocational Technical School, which provides students with hands-on experience in fields including automotive technology, horticulture and welding.
Recreation in Cresson and Ebensburg
Nearby communities have parks and trails. In Cresson, Cresson Railroad Park is a popular train-watching area, and Cresson Township Veterans Park has an artistically themed playground. Starting in Ebensburg, Ghost Town Trail has more than 50 miles of hiking and biking paths following former Cambria County train tracks.
Nearby communities of Munster have plenty of parks and trails for the whole family to enjoy.
In Cresson, Cresson Railroad Park is a popular train-watching area.
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Fresh dairy products at Vale Wood Farms
In the north end of Munster, Vale Wood Farms sells fresh dairy products and seasonal favorites, like orange creamsicle milk. The farm also has an ice cream shop with special flavors like Georgia peach and red raspberry truffle. While there are no grocery stores or dining in the township, residents can drive 3 miles east to Cresson for Shop ‘n Save and Rite Aid. There are also popular local restaurants like Vito’s for pizza and Cresson Springs, which has been serving breakfast and American classics since 1985. “Everything is homemade. Their pies are great,” says Hess.
Rite Aid is in neighboring Cresson for Munster residents pharmacy needs.
Vale Wood Farms has an ice cream shop with special flavors like Georgia peach in Munster.
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October hayrides at Vale Wood Farms
In October, Vale Wood Farms hosts a fall event with guided hayrides and a pumpkin patch. During the summer and fall months, visitors can also meet the farm’s cows.
Kids enjoy Vale Wood Farms Pumpkin Patch event to include hayrides.
In the north end of Munster, Vale Wood Farms sells fresh dairy products and seasonal favorites.
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U.S. Route 22 cuts through town
Because of its rural layout, Munster is car-dependent. U.S. Route 22 cuts through the township and runs from Cincinnati, Ohio to Newark, New Jersey. Those commuting to nearby cities for work are 17 miles from Johnstown and 72 miles from Pittsburgh.
U.S. Route 22 cuts through the township and runs from Cincinnati, Ohio to Newark.
Those commuting to nearby cities for work are 17 miles from Johnstown.
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Extraordinary 42.6 acres, great investment property, fronts on Munster Road (PA 164) approximately 1.5 miles from the intersection with US 22. See tax map and retracement boundary survey of the acreage. The topography of the property is flat to sloping with mostly fields, currently in hay, seller just mows and leaves it lay. some wooded areas and there is a stream running across the back lower
Beautiful 42.6-acres of flat to sloping ground being mostly fields, some woodland and a spring. Property fronts on Munster Road and lies approximately a mile and a half from US 22. Great location, this property has been in seller's family for 103 years. Owner says fields are chemical free. Seller owns gas & oil rights. Previous Marcellus Shale lease, expired. No wells were drilled. There
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