Muse was once a small coal mining town in West Pennsylvania. Today, it’s a rural neighborhood full of houses sitting on rolling hills. “It’s a nice, small town,” says John Fincham, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty who has worked in the area for nearly two decades. “You blink your eyes and you’re right through the town.” This rural town, 20 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, offers a peaceful atmosphere with acres of hilly green space. "Muse is for people who like small-town living; those who are overwhelmed by masses of people," says Terra Bradley, Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Washington, who was born and raised in the area.
Muse's landscape of bucolic farmland draws residents to it's rolling hills.
Visitors to will notice a variety of farms and ranches scattered throughout Muse.
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Well-regarded schools in Muse
The area is part of the Canon-McMillan School District. This is considered a very good school district, says Brenda Deems, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway The Preferred Realty who has worked in the area for over two decades. “Most people want their kids to go to school here,” she says. Children can attend Muse Elementary School, which receives an A-minus from Niche, for kindergarten through fourth grade. This school has an active parent-teacher organization that sponsors classroom parties, book fairs and educational programs. For grades five and six, kids can move on to Cecil Intermediate School, which receives an A-minus. Students advance to Canon-McMillan Middle School, which earns an A-minus, for grades seven and eight, and then on to Canon-McMillan High School, which is rated B-plus by Niche. There aren’t any private schools in Muse, and the Holy Rosary Church - St. Oscar Romero Parish is the only church in town. The Church at Southpointe is just 4 miles away.
Muse Elementary is located in the heart of the neighborhood.
Canon-Mcmillan Senior High School is rated B+ by Niche.
Canonsburg Middle School's new state-of-the-art campus first welcomed students in 2023.
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1920s homes from $200,000
This residential area is dominated by homes and grassy lots. Colonial homes from the 1920s range from $200,000 to $500,000, depending on the number of bedrooms and yard size. Homes typically stay on the market for an average of 62 days. The national average is 43 days.
Colonial style homes can be found throughout the newly developed neighborhoods of Muse.
A two family home in the center of Muse offers cozy living in a country setting.
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Canonsburg Town Park
Canonsburg Town Park is the nearest green space with a playground, sports fields and a picnic area. The neighborhood is just minutes away from Southpointe Golf Club, which has an 18-hole golf course. The club is also a social club and event venue where members play bocce, swim in the pool and dine at the club’s restaurant. Muse Italian Independent Club offers a lowkey club experience in a gathering spot with food, beers, cocktails and lots of sports entertainment.
Friends and family play on the swings at Canonsburg Township Park.
Canonsburg Town Park has a popular public pool complete with a slide and fountain.
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Muse Italian Bar, Country Fixin’s
Since Muse is a rural, residential area, the nearest grocery stores are a few miles away. Shop ‘N Save or In-N-Out Grocery Store are the two go-to grocers. Southpointe Town Center is a main street-style shopping mall just 5 minutes away with hotels, restaurants, a nail salon and a coffee shop. Office space is also here, with some being occupied by a dentist’s office and a barre studio. Muse Italian Bar is the go-to eatery in town. During Lent, the line for the weekly fish fry is out the door, Bradley says. Country Fixin’s serves classic comfort dishes and offers catering.
Davis Diner is visited often for breakfast, lunch and dinner by Muse residents.
Muse Italian Club brings Italian delicacies to the neighborhood.
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Commuting on I-79
Downtown Pittsburgh is roughly a 40-minute drive away and can be accessed by taking Interstate 79 or by using the public bus service. The Pittsburgh International Airport is also 20 miles away.
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On average, homes in Muse, PA sell after 126 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Muse, PA over the last 12 months is $72,500, down 60% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Investor Opportunity in Canon-McMillan School District! Charming 2-bedroom home offering strong rental potential in a desirable location. Nearly turnkey for tenants with minimal updates needed. Features include off-street rear parking, a spacious 2-car detached garage, and easy access to schools, shopping, and major routes. A smart addition to your portfolio!
1/2 Duplex. Great house in a great location. Convenient to Southpointe, Rt. 50, I79. 19x16 Attic could be 3rd Bedroom. Enclosed side porch, Formal Dining Room, Great yard. Outdoor stair lift w/handicap ramp in rear of house. Walk to grade school.
Beautifully updated 3 bed, 2 full bath ranch on just under an acre in Canon-McMillan School District. Includes a separately deeded, subdivided lot 0.430 acres for you to enjoy as is or build your dream home. Fully remodeled kitchen and dining area with soft-close cabinetry and quartz countertops. New flooring and carpet throughout. Lots of natural lighting through-out home. Updated electric
Investor Opportunity in Canon-McMillan School District! Charming 2-bedroom home offering strong rental potential in a desirable location. Nearly turnkey for tenants with minimal updates needed. Features include off-street rear parking, a spacious 2-car detached garage, and easy access to schools, shopping, and major routes. A smart addition to your portfolio!
1/2 Duplex. Great house in a great location. Convenient to Southpointe, Rt. 50, I79. 19x16 Attic could be 3rd Bedroom. Enclosed side porch, Formal Dining Room, Great yard. Outdoor stair lift w/handicap ramp in rear of house. Walk to grade school.
This 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Updated Duplex Located in Cecil Township has a Spacious Eat-In Kitchen (12x12) Nice Size Livingroom (15x13) The 2 Bedrooms(15x12)(13x12) Located on 2nd Level have Nice Size Closets and the Basement has Plenty on Storage Space
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