Barr, PA Houses for Sale

In the Barr neighborhood, homebuyers will find three- to five-bedroom ranch-style and colonial homes dating from the early to late 1900s. Properties in villages like Nicktown feature moderately sized yards, while homes along the town’s country roads can sit on expansive lots over 10 acres. Many residences include attached or detached garages. Duman Lake County Park offers several miles of wooded trails, a playground, picnic pavilion, and courts for horseshoes and volleyball. From May through September, the park features a miniature train and hayrides, and the lake is a popular spot for trout fishing. Prince Gallitzin State Park, just north of town, spans 6,200 acres with beach access, campgrounds, and over 10 miles of hiking trails. It also includes a 1,600-acre man-made lake with boat launches and a marina. For indoor activities, the North Central Recreation Center in Ebensburg provides year-round ice skating. Dining options include the Blue Goose Inn on Blue Goose Road and St Nicholas Hotel in Nicktown, known for its pizza. Essential shopping can be done at Dollar General and Gillo Brothers, with larger grocery stores like Ken's BiLo Foods and Giant Eagle Supermarket located in Northern Cambria. The area is car-dependent, with U.S. Route 219 providing access to nearby Ebensburg, 20 miles to Johnstown, and just over 60 miles to Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh International Airport is 75 miles away.