Amwell Township
Amwell Township has country homes with acres of land
There are no housing developments in Amwell Township. Instead, homes dot the countryside and offer residents plenty of privacy with a median lot size of nearly two acres. “It’s a mixed bag out there,” Cleveland says. “There are custom-built properties, and then there’s the old Amity where little Cape Cods and ranch-style homes are right on the road.” Home prices typically range from $115,000 to $300,000, although larger properties with significant acreage can sell for anywhere from $500,000 to $1 million. Due to the town’s rural nature, most residents don’t have access to public sewage or water. “It’s all well water and septic tanks,” Cleveland says. Amwell Township’s overall CAP Index crime score is 1 out of 10, the lowest possible score and significantly lower than the national average of 4.
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Career-based learning at Trinity High School
The Trinity Area School District earns an overall grade of B-plus from Niche and has an average student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1. Trinity South Elementary School receives an A-minus, while Trinity Middle School and Trinity High School score a B-plus. The district has several Career and Technical Education programs that allow high school students to gain hands-on experience in fields such as agriculture, early childhood education and veterinary technology. The high school also partners with the Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy to offer a cosmetology program with a 100% pass rate for participants who go on to take the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology exam.
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Hunting, fishing and more in Washington County
A paved walking path loops around Amwell Township Park, which sits in the middle of town and has a playground, picnic pavilion and ballfield. In the northwestern corner of town is the White Fox Equestrian Center, which offers horseback riding lessons for all ages. The countryside is also a destination for hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities. Washington County has nearly 20,000 acres of State Game Lands, and Amwell Township is less than 10 miles from SGL 297. Residents with hunting licenses or range-use permits can head to the SGL and hunt native game such as deer, squirrels and rabbits. Tenmile Creek is a popular fishing spot that winds through the southern half of town. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission classifies part of the creek as a Stocked Trout Stream, and anglers can access the water at several spots in town.
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Annual festival at the historic Hughes Covered Bridge
Amwell Township is home to the historic Hughes Covered Bridge. Just one of 23 covered bridges in Washington County, it crosses over Tenmile Creek and is a popular site for the county’s annual Covered Bridge Festival. Residents gather around the striking red wooden bridge each September to celebrate the beginning of fall with live music, family friendly activities and an outdoor market with craft and food vendors.A roadside saloon and nearby shopping in Washington
There are few shops and restaurants in Amwell Township. Rinky Dinks Road House is an old-fashioned saloon and roadside stop along U.S. Route 19. It embraces a rustic feel in its wood-paneled walls and American eats, and the eatery doubles as a local honky-tonk with live music every week. On the eastern edge of town is Lone Pine Market, a small country store with fresh produce and other grocery essentials.Residents typically head into bigger cities to run errands, get groceries or grab a bite to eat. “Most people will head into Waynesburg or Washington,” Cleveland says. Washington is less than 10 miles away via U.S. Route 19, and the city has big-box stores like Target, Walmart and Lowe’s. It also has Shop ‘N Save, the closest grocery store to Amwell Township. The dining scene in downtown Washington includes everything from fast-food chains to local institutions such as The Union Grill, known for its homemade Italian food.
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Interstate 79 connects residents to bigger cities
Like most rural communities, Amwell Township lacks public transportation and is heavily car-dependent. U.S. Route 19 and Interstate 79 are the town’s main thoroughfares. U.S. Route 19 connects residents to Washington, less than 20 minutes north, while I-79 offers a direct route to Pittsburgh, about 45 minutes northeast. The town is also just miles from the Pennsylvania-West Virginia border.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Diane McConaghy
Diane McConaghy
RE/MAX SELECT REALTY
(412) 419-2657
366 Total Sales
1 in Amwell Township
$269,900 Price
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Dorothy Walsko
Dorothy Walsko
HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
(412) 912-2510
78 Total Sales
1 in Amwell Township
$28,500 Price
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Jeffrey Johnson
Jeffrey Johnson
PIATT SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
(973) 577-5815
104 Total Sales
1 in Amwell Township
$405,000 Price
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Kathleen Cooper
Kathleen Cooper
Keller Williams Realty
(412) 566-8978
111 Total Sales
1 in Amwell Township
$290,000 Price
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Lynne Bingham
Lynne Bingham
HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
(412) 990-2589
231 Total Sales
1 in Amwell Township
$695,000 Price
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Brittany Herrington-Tubbs
Brittany Herrington-Tubbs
Responds QuicklyBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY
(724) 607-8998
73 Total Sales
1 in Amwell Township
$210,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Amwell Township Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Amwell Township | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Amwell Township Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Amwell Township, Scenery Hill sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Amwell Township, Scenery Hill over the last 12 months is $315,500, up 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$367,500
Median Sale Price
$315,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$346,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
22%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$224
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
814
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1963
Months of Supply
12.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,643
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,052
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
43,560
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$799,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,366 Sq Ft
- 516 Chestnut Ridge Rd
This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is situated on a 23-acre lot on two parcels offering ample space & amazing privacy. It features an updated kitchen, bathrooms, a finished basement, & an integral garage. Newly remodeled bathrooms featuring GORGEOUS granite and marble. The property includes a pond, wood shed, a standard garage, & a HUGE outbuilding with three 12'x12' garage doors,
Megan Diamond Keller Williams Realty
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$100,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,880 Sq Ft
- 605 Lone Pine Rd
If these walls could talk, we'd all want to listen! Welcome to 605 Lone Pine Road. This once General Store has been around for nearly 150 years! That's a lot of stories & history in one building. It is now ready for it's next owner to make into something special once again to keep the rich history alive...OR...tear it down and start new with your own stories. The choice is yours! The main floor
Rich Dallas BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY
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$74,900
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,400 Sq Ft
- 595 Amity Ridge Rd
Spacious two story home with a large front covered porch. Plenty of counter and cabinet space in the kitchen w/ a breakfast bar and oak cabinetry. The formal dining room is off of kitchen along with the first floor bedroom. Upstairs you will find the second bedroom. There is a finished game room on the lower level complete with a cozy fireplace. Two car integral garage in the rear
Robert Moncavage PRIORITY REALTY LLC
Homes for Rent
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$1,300 per month
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 2,106 Sq Ft
- 137 Johnson Rd
- Washington, PA
Charming 3-bedroom farmhouse with scenic views available September 1. This single-family home features 3 spacious bedrooms, with the master bed on the main floor. Tenant must be familiar with well water.
Ciara Iacano PARK PLACE REALTY GROUP LLC
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,662
Median Age
46
Population under 18
21.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$81,250
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$101,538
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.9%
College Graduates
16.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
5''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
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