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Lower tax rates and top schools in Peters Township
Less than 30 miles from Pittsburgh, Peters Township has experienced significant growth since its days as open farmland in the late 20th century. People come for the diverse neighborhoods, top public schools and lower property taxes than in Allegheny County. "The entire family can live here, from young families to people that have retired and gone into HOA communities," says Realtor Maria Lane of Coldwell Banker Realty, whose sold homes for 44 years. Her colleague at the agency, Realtor Nicole Putignano, who has eight years of experience, describes the town as having rural and suburban qualities. "If you want land, it's here. If you want to be more in the thick of things — near the shops, restaurants, close to the highways — you have that option too."
Peters Township has plenty of choices when it comes to dining out.
The student-teacher ratio of Peters Township High School is 15 to 1.
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Suburban or rural homes and diverse architecture
Peters Township has two subcommunities. McMurry is to the north, closer to the freeway. Venetia is to the south and retains rural qualities. Single-family homes are typical, but condos and townhouses add to the mix. Architecture ranges from classic farmhouses to New Traditionals and ranch styles. New construction — from Neo-Mediterranean estates to modest Craftsman-style residences — is cropping up all over town, while older properties retain their value. "People who have lived here for over 40 years have maintained their homes, so even older homes are still extremely desired," says Putignano. The median sales price for single-family homes is around $670,000. Price ranges are vast, however, from around $120,000 for modest fixer-uppers and rising to roughly $4.3 million for luxury acreage estates.
Local schools with B to A ratings and a strong AP program
Students attend the Peters Township School District. McMurry and Venetia have separate elementary schools for students in kindergarten through third grade. Pleasant Valley Elementary School serves McMurry and earns a B on Niche. Bower Hill Elementary School serves Venetia and scores an A rating. After third grade, all students attend McMurry Elementary School, Peters Township Middle School and Peters Township High School. All earn A ratings. The high school's strong Advanced Placement program earned it a platinum ranking on the 2024 AP School Honor Roll. The school encourages strong AP engagement, with 81% of the Class of 2025 having taken at least one AP class.
The student-teacher ratio of Peters Township High School is 15 to 1.
Teachers at Pleasant Valley Elementary School have an A+ rating according to Niche.
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Wooded trails, boat ramps and gymnasiums create diverse recreation
The township is home to two main parks. At Peter's Lake Park, locals stroll along the natural, wooded trails with their families and dogs. Complete with two boat ramps and a fishing pier, it's a popular spot to kayak and fish or relax on a shaded bench after work. Peterswood Park spans over 133 acres. Athletes come here to play softball, kick the soccer ball around, and kids meet on the playgrounds. The park is also the site of the community recreation center, featuring two full-sized gymnasiums and a fitness room for group classes. Canonsburg Lake also flows through the township, offering another spot to float along a small boat and fish. Golfers can book a tee time on the championship course at 1781 Club. Raccoon Creek State Park, around 30 miles away, is known for its waterfall, lake and trails, including a cross-country skiing trail.
The baseball field at Peterswood Park is a great spot to play America's pasttime.
Peters Lake Park has benches for lake viewing.
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Free movie nights in the summertime
Peterswood Park regularly hosts community events, including free Wednesday night concerts from June through August and Friday Night Flicks on select summer and fall evenings.
The South Hills Summer Festival has Vegan food trucks for visitors to grab a bite to eat.
Locals can spend an afternoon looking at all the cool cars at the Park in the Park.
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Washington Road is the town's main commercial thorougfare
Shopping and dining lines Washington Road, the town's main thoroughfare. Juniper Grill serves Americana cuisine with a Cali twist. Bean Curd and Ramen King are popular spots for Asian food. Mondays Brewing Company is a local microbrewery. Several pizza places and Italian restaurants, such as Arlecchino Ristorante and Franco's Trattoria, add to the mix. Grocery options include Aldi, Giant Eagle Supermarket and Heisler's Market. Simmons Farm sells fresh produce from local farms and has a greenhouse where people can pick apples, peaches, flowers and pumpkins. Shops range from locally owned spots like U Rock Music Center to chains like TJ Maxx, Michael's and Verizon.
Near the interstate and a light rail into Pittsburgh
U.S. Route 19 passes through the township, and Interstate 79 is just a short drive to the west. Less than 5 miles away, Library Station offers a light rail into Pittsburgh. Morgantown, West Virginia, is within 60 miles, just over an hour's drive. FreedomTransit Bus Service offers shared rides in Washington County, including Peters Township.
The Library Station takes Peters Township residents to work on the light rail system.
The PRT passes through Peters Township.
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