Why Live in South Huntingdon Township
South Huntingdon Township in Ruffs Dale, Westmoreland County, offers a rural lifestyle with expansive fields and forests. The area is known for its spacious plots, with homes typically situated on one to two acres along winding country roads. Housing styles range from 19th-century structures to modern builds, including ramblers and colonials averaging around 1,500 square feet. The Yough School District serves the community, with schools offering various extracurricular activities and unique traditions like "Tractor Day" at Yough Senior High. Recreational opportunities abound, with the 2,600-acre State Game Lands Number 296 providing hunting grounds and the Youghiogheny River offering boating and fishing. Goehring Park features a playground and fishing pond for family outings. For shopping, residents frequent the nearby Giant Eagle Supermarket, while dining options include Gary’s Chuckwagon in West Newton and Sonny’s Prime in Rostraver Township. The Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival, held annually from late August to early October, adds a touch of medieval flair with live entertainment and unique shopping. Interstate 70 provides convenient access to the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Pittsburgh, located about 40 miles away, as well as to Rostraver Township, 8 miles west.
Home Trends in South Huntingdon Township, PA
On average, homes in South Huntingdon Township, Ruffs Dale sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in South Huntingdon Township, Ruffs Dale over the last 12 months is $104,000, down 40% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$104,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$160,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$194
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Median List Price
$157,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-40%