Nila Porter
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY
(412) 912-4960
151 Total Sales
1 in Franklin Township
$62,000 Price
Franklin Township
Rural Neighborhood in Smock, Pennsylvania
Fayette County 15431, 15480, 15486, 15488
Carve out a home in the countryside with a spot in Franklin. This Fayette County township 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.”
The housing inventory in Franklin 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.”
Kids in Franklin can enter schools in the Uniontown Area School District, which carries a B- overall rating on Niche. Students can start at Franklin Elementary, which has a B- grade of its own and serves those in kindergarten through sixth grade. Franklin Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 15-to-1, better than the national average. Students may then move on to the C-rated Lafayette Elementary/Middle to complete Grades 7 and 8. The teachers at Lafayette have a B- grade and the student-teacher ratio here is just 13-to-1. Students then progress to the B-rated Uniontown Area High School, where there are almost 30 different clubs, from a Biology Club to a Ski Club.
One of the recreational treats available to Franklin 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. Those in Franklin 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.
Franklin 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.
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.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nila Porter
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Brittany Herrington-Tubbs
Brittany Herrington-Tubbs
Responds QuicklyBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY
(724) 607-8998
71 Total Sales
1 in Franklin Township
$51,500 Price
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Karen Ransaw
Karen Ransaw
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX SELECT REALTY
(724) 381-0919
57 Total Sales
1 in Franklin Township
$125,000 Price
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Scott Ludwick
Scott Ludwick
Responds QuicklyBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY
(878) 309-6779
619 Total Sales
2 in Franklin Township
$125K - $180K Price Range
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Shelley McClain
Shelley McClain
WHITE DIAMOND REALTY LLC
(724) 812-0043
191 Total Sales
2 in Franklin Township
$7K - $208K Price Range
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Marie Slagus
Marie Slagus
Responds QuicklyHOWARD HANNA MID MON VALLEY OFFICE
(878) 881-1969
246 Total Sales
5 in Franklin Township
$48K - $153K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Bailey Park
Franklin Community Park
12th Street Park
Washington Run Memorial Park
Dawson Park
Dawson Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Franklin Township | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Franklin Township, Smock sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Franklin Township, Smock over the last 12 months is $127,842, up 59% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$125,000
Median Single Family Price
$82,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$102
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Months of Supply
1.70
Median List Price
$114,950
Median Discount From 1st List Price
10%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
58%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
621
Median Year Built
1940
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,477
Significantly below the national average
1,937
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,154
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
17,424
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$79,900
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,392 Sq Ft
- 134 Shaffer Ave
- New 6 days ago
Wonderful ranch home on a level lot with a one car detached garage. Part of yard fenced in. Located across the street from the Smock Volunteer Fire Department. Quiet community across from. Home is being sold with contents.
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,259
Median Age
48
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
20.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$58,081
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,708
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.5%
College Graduates
18.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.7%
% Population in Labor Force
51.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
32''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1
/ 100
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