Development in North Fayette Township turned it into a commercial hub
Though North Fayette Township was established in the 1800s, it’s only within the last few decades that it has evolved into a modern Pittsburgh suburb with high-traffic shopping centers. “It used to be an area that was filled with trees and brush, but over a number of years, there had been a lot of new development,” says Diane McConaghy, a Realtor and an associate broker with Re/Max Select Realty, who has over 10 years of experience. “Not only residential, but stores and restaurants as well.” Several large shopping centers offer department stores, big-box retailers and dozens of restaurants, while homes on quiet residential streets are zoned for award-winning schools.
Stores line the roads of North Fayette Township.
North Fayette Township is a major retail area.
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A variety of housing styles and prices across North Fayette Township
The residential streets of North Fayette Township wind throughout the gentle hills of western Pennsylvania. Cottages from the mid-to-late 1800s and early 1900s range from $25,000 to $230,000, depending on their condition. Split-level and ranch-style homes, built from the 1950s through the 1980s on up to half an acre of land, go for $175,000 to $350,000. Colonial Revivals from the late 1990s to the early 2000s often feature back decks that overlook lots ranging up to an acre in size. New Traditional homes from the 2000s and later — including some new construction — come with monthly HOA fees that range between $10 and $200. These builds start at roughly $350,000 and go up to $675,000. Colonial Revival townhouses from the 1980s, mostly in the northern portion of the township, cost between $185,000 and $380,000, with monthly HOA fees that range from $70 to $175.
Well kept single family homes are plentiful throughout the neighborhood of North Fayette Township.
You will find new construction in North Fayette Township.
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Strong schools in the West Allegheny School District
Students in the township are zoned for the West Allegheny School District, which earns an A grade from Niche. Home to roughly 3,500 students, it’s also the largest geographic district in Allegheny County. After attending one of the district’s three elementary schools, students can move forward to A-rated West Allegheny Middle School and West Allegheny High School, which scores a B-plus and earned a National Blue Ribbon School title in 2023. The high school offers over 20 Advanced Placement courses as well as a Marine Corps Junior ROTC program. It became a Purple Star School for 2025-2027, an accolade reserved for schools that show a strong commitment to supporting military-connected students and families.
Students of North Fayette Township attend West Allegheny High School.
West Allegheny Middle School is in Imperial, PA near North Fayette Township.
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The Mall at Robinson and The Pointe at North Fayette draw shoppers
Several shopping centers on the eastern side of the township make the area a destination for running errands. The Mall at Robinson is anchored by Macy’s, JCPenney and Dick’s Sporting Goods, while Walmart Supercenter and Target draw shoppers to The Pointe at North Fayette. “Shopping is a big draw out there,” McConaghy says. “There’s a Sam’s Club, and anytime you go past there, it’s totally packed.” Shoppers can stop by The Yard for gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato soup. The local chain also offers a full brunch menu in an industrial-style setting with exposed brick walls and ductwork. Nearby, Burgatory offers burgers, milkshakes and cocktails.
The Mall at Robinson has everything North Fayette Township needs.
The Pointe at North Fayette has large and small shops for North Fayette Township folks.
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The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, Donaldson Park and township trails
Donaldson Park has a full range of athletic amenities near the center of the township; four baseball diamonds and a soccer field sit across from a pair of tennis courts and a basketball court, with a dog run nearby. Two significant rail trails carve through the township as well. The Montour Trail stretches for almost 50 miles and connects to the Panhandle Trail, which runs from West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle and reaches into the suburbs of Steel City. The Pittsburgh Botanic Garden sprawls across the eastern side of the township, consisting of a dogwood meadow, a pollinator garden and Asian and European woodlands. Storybook cottages and stone structures are scattered throughout the gardens, among vibrant blooms, ponds covered with lily pads and whimsical, rotating art installations. The gardens offer educational programs for kids and adults, and each December the gardens twinkle with immersive light displays during the Dazzling Nights event.
Everyone enjoys Donaldson Community Park in North Fayette Township.
North Fayette Township is near the Panhandle Trial.
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A suburb close to downtown Pittsburgh and its international airport
North Fayette Township is roughly 16 miles from downtown Pittsburgh. Commuters can use Interstate 376 to reach Steel City; U.S. Route 30, which runs through the north of the township, merges into the interstate. Otherwise, they may take Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s Robinson bus to downtown. The PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Pittsburgh is located in the township. Pittsburgh International Airport lies just north of the community.
North Fayette Township is not far from Downtown Pittsburgh.
North Fayette Township is very close to the Pittsburgh International Airport.
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