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Secluded township in the Allegheny Mountain
Within the Allegheny Mountains, White Township is a rural community and a nature lovers' hotspot, offering direct access to one of the most popular parks in the state. The town is surrounded by Gallitzin State Forest, with massive oak trees secluding the homes. Within the township, residents can spend the day doing everything from hiking along trails to relaxing on the water. “We have thousands of acres of state parks in this part of the state,” says Henry Hillegass, a Realtor with Howard Hanna Bardell Realty, who was born and raised in Bedford and has been selling homes in the area since 2018. “You have access to pretty much anything you could want to do.”
Farmland is abundant in White, creating a peaceful rural setting for homes and recreation.
Prince Gallitzin State Park surrounds Glendale Lake near White, ideal for outdoor recreation.
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Hiking and swimming at Prince Gallitzin State Park
Prince Gallitzin State Park is a 6,200-acre recreation spot with Glendale Lake, a 1,600-acre man-made lake, at its center. There are over 10 miles of trails, over 1,000 outdoor picnic tables and lake access at Prince Gallitzin Marina. There’s even a skatepark near the marina and a sliver of sandy coast at Muskrat Beach. State Game Lands Number 108 takes up the west end of the township, providing over 20,000 acres for horseback riding and hunting.
Muskrat Beach at Prince Gallitzin State Park is a relaxing retreat near White.
Prince Gallitzin State Park offers boating and hiking for outdoor enthusiasts in White.
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Cabins starting in the $100,000s
Homes here were built between the 1980s and the 2010s. “It’s pretty much an equal split with homes,” says Hillegass. “There are older homes, newer properties and some nice fixer-uppers.” Cabins, manufactured homes and ranch-style houses sit on lots sized anywhere from a half-acre to 10 acres. Homes include driveways, and some may come with attached or detached garages. Houses here typically sell for $100,000 to $300,000.
Ranch-style homes are popular in White, with prices ranging from $100K to $300K.
Ranch-style homes like this are common in the rural Allegheny Mountain community of White.
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Vocational-technical classes at Glendale Junior-Senior High
Students may start at Glendale Elementary, which earns a B-minus from Niche and serves kindergarten through sixth grade. Glendale Junior-Senior High teaches seventh through 12th grade, earns a C-plus and is partnered with the Altoona Career and Technology Center to provide vocational-technical classes in careers like computer programming and masonry.
Shopping and dining in Altoona
With the township in a remote area, residents must leave town for shopping and dining. Closest to home, there are Dollar General stores 3 miles away in Flinton and 9 miles away in Patton. Also in Patton, Lou Who's PIzza & Pasta will deliver to homes in White. Just north of White Township along State Route 53, Josie’s Family Restaurant serves breakfast and American classics. Farther from home, residents can drive 15 miles south to Altoona to buy groceries at Martin’s, Aldi and Giant Eagle Supermarket. There are also chains like The Home Depot and Best Buy.
Josie’s Family Restaurant serves hearty breakfasts and American classics in White Township.
Lou Who’s Pizza & Pasta delivers popular pizza and pasta dishes to homes in White.
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Interstate 99 to Altoona
Because of its rural layout, the township is car-dependent. Residents can take back roads to Interstate 99, which runs south to Altoona. Pittsburgh is about 95 miles away and Pittsburgh International is the closest airport, located 88 miles west.
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On average, homes in White, PA sell after 145 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in White, PA over the last 12 months is $98,000, down 67% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Remarkable opportunity to own a retreat on 2.5 acres. Newly built cabin offers a first floor bedroom and an open upstairs to house lots of visitors. Most of the furniture and personal items remain with the cabin.Prince Glitz State Park, Rock Run Park and numerous RV Runs make this location ideal for the outdoor enthusiasts and hunters alike!200 AMP electric with whole house surge
Vacant campsite with shed on 1 lot inside Glendale Yearound. Water, sewer, and electric on site. Lot is 50x80. Glendale Yearound is a gated community located minutes from Glendale Lake and Prince Gallitzin State Park.
Christopher BarnhartPerry Wellington Realty LLC - Flinton
Stunning 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch on a .33 acre lot in the gated community of Glendale Yearound! This open-concept home will not last! The spacious kitchen with ample counter space & oak cabinets is open to the great room & separate dining room. The living space has brilliant oak cathedral ceilings w/ multiple ceiling fans and skylights. Enjoy your coffee in the gazebo room surrounded by nature.
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