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Franklin Township is a rustic, tranquil part of Fayette County
Carve out a home in the countryside with a spot in Franklin Township. This part of Fayette County is defined by its scenery, full of wide-open spaces and winding country roads, cut into a landscape whose contours come courtesy of the nearby Appalachian Mountains. “There are a lot of rolling hills,” says local Realtor Jeffrey Dennis of eXp Realty. “It’s not very far from everything, but it’s country.” Then, residents can return home to Franklin’s signature tranquility, soaking in this area’s rustic charm. “A lot of the places are heavily open. Which is what draws a lot of people to our area,” Dennis says. “Because you don’t have skyscrapers, you don’t have huge cities."
Homebuyers find colonial revivals, with pillars stretching from the porch to the roof, in Franklin Township.
Flatwoods Baptist Church anchors the spirit of togetherness in Franklin Township’s countryside.
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Options include vintage farmhouses with large lots
The housing inventory in Franklin Township features a blend of old options and newer options, built on land that’s been sold off or subdivided, Dennis says. Some of the older homes in this area date back to the 19th century. Many of the houses here are classic farmhouses, Dennis says, so lots that stretch several acres or more aren’t uncommon. Lot sizes in this area start at about 7,400 square feet. Though there’s not a robust inventory here, there is demand for options that do hit the market. “Homes do not last very long out here, especially nice ones,” says Dennis, who has been an agent in the area for a decade. Houses in Franklin sell for prices ranging from under $100,000 to the $200,000s. “Usually when people move there, they stay there,” Dennis says. “A lot of people here are generational families.”
Long driveways, stretching across large plots of land, lead to colorful ranch-style homes in Franklin Township.
Neighborhood homes in Franklin Township frequently include front yard gardens, perfect for nature-lovers.
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The Uniontown Area School District serves Franklin Township
Kids in Franklin Township can enter schools in the Uniontown Area School District, which carries an overall C-plus grade on Niche. There are several standalone elementary schools, a middle school and two combo schools, Ben Franklin Elementary/Middle School, which earns a B-minus grade and Lafayette Elementary/Middle School, which has a C. Uniontown Area High School receives a C and offers about 30 extracurricular groups, including Biology Club to a Ski Club.
Students of Franklin Township start their education at Franklin Township Elementary School.
Franklin Township students continue their education at Lafayette Middle School in Uniontown.
Franklin Township students get ready for college at Uniontown Area High School.
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A community park and pool and hiking on the Great Allegheny Passage
One of the recreational treats available to Franklin Township residents is the Franklin Community Park/Pool. The pool is open during the warmer months, starting in late May, and features multiple slides. Swimming lessons are available here, too. The park includes a playground, walking trails and a half-dozen pavilions. Hikers here can take advantage of the Great Allegheny Passage, a portion of which cuts through Franklin. This trail stretches 150 miles total, into Maryland. The trail parallels part of the Youghiogheny River, a fly fishing hotspot.
The jungle gym at Franklin Community Park often draws energetic play from local children.
Locals and travelers frequently use the bike paths winding around Franklin Township.
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Perryopolis and Uniontown are picks for shopping and dining nearby
Franklin Township residents can head north into Perryopolis or south into Uniontown for shopping and dining. B&B Family Diner is a well-liked restaurant in Perryopolis, known for its palatable prices and its huge pancakes. There’s a Walmart Supercenter in Uniontown, convenient for grabbing groceries and other essentials. Pennsylvania State Route 51 runs through Franklin, an artery residents can use to access some of the amenities of the surrounding areas.
Locals often visit B&B Family Diner for Sunday brunch near Franklin Township.
An endless amount of candy and fresh ice cream is near Franklin Township at Gene and Boots Candies.
Residents shop for various clothing and supplies at the various Rural Kings adjacent to Franklin Township.
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Franklin Township's main attraction during the fall is Allen's Haunted Hayride and Tavern of Terror.
Fun stuff to do includes an autumn haunted hayride
Those in Franklin Township looking for a fall thrill can visit Allen’s Haunted Hayrides and Tavern of Terror, open from late September to late October on the site of a dairy farm. The hayride stretches 1 mile, through a haunted barn, forest and fields, and the tavern is a 3,500-square-foot haunted walk. “When I think of that area, the hayride pops out,” Dennis says.
State Route 51 is convenient for getting around
Pennsylvania state Route 51 runs through Franklin Township and is an artery residents can use to access some of the amenities of the surrounding areas.
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On average, homes in Franklin Township, Smock sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Franklin Township, Smock over the last 12 months is $103,500, up 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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