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Farming in the township and community events in the borough
Brothersvalley Township was incorporated in 1771 after being settled by primarily German immigrants. The township in Somerset County has seen its fair share of history, including an uprising during the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794, which caused George Washington to visit the area and diffuse rising violence in response to a national whiskey tax. Today, Brothersvalley Township is filled with working farms and rolling hills, while Berlin Borough has more residential streets, restaurants and community events. There are a handful of churches throughout the township, including one of the oldest — Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Main Street. Executive Borough Secretary for Berlin, Traci Horning, says, “We’ve had people move in from Virginia and Maryland. They like the borough’s utilities because we have our own water, electric, sewer and garbage services. And, some people move back to be close to family.” Brothersvalley Township creates a quiet place to live while maintaining access to community-focused areas like Berlin.
Brothersvalley Township sits just east of downtown Somerset.
Great family memories are made at the Somerset County Fair.
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Berlin Community Day and Berlin VFD Block Party week
Residents participate in annual events in Berlin throughout the year. The Berlin Community Day and Yard Sale happens every July, where vendors line Main Street and neighbors sell items on their front lawns. Tracey Koontz helps organize the event, and she says around 40 vendors participate each year, and people visit from as far as Johnstown to browse items for sale. Money raised during the event goes to individuals or groups in need, like the local food pantry or a family in the community. The Berlin Volunteer Fire Department raises funds during the weeklong Block Party in June, with food stands, a car show and homemade barbecue.
Brothersvalley Township is a small rural town east of the City of Pittsburgh.
Gap Trail is a popular destination for bikers, and history buffs near Summit Township.
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From older borough homes to farms
Lynette Walters is a Realtor and Associate Broker with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services. She has over 30 years of real estate experience in Somerset County. When it comes to home styles in the area, Walters says there’s a little of everything. “There are older homes that are unique and luxury homes with lots of acreage,” Walters says. “Prices range from $60,000 to $300,000, and with more land, the prices get even higher. The market is comparable to Somerset, but Berlin is really tied up. People move in, and not very many leave.” Manufactured homes often sell for less than $100,000. Farmhouses and ranch-style homes range between roughly $200,000 and $600,000, depending on the lot size. Some farms have sold for $850,000 to over $1 million.
Homes in Brothersvalley Township run on well water and septic tanks, while Berlin residents pay a borough tax to access public water and sewage. The township has rolling hills throughout, and being so close to the Allegheny Mountains means winters often come with snow and below-freezing temperatures. The Berlin Area Ambulance Association, Berlin VFD and Berlin Police Department respond to calls within the township. The CAP Index gives Brothersvalley Township a 1 out of 10 crime score, lower than the national average of 4.
Rows of houses line the streets of Brothersvalley Township.
Multi story homes sit tall in rows on the streets of Brothersvalley Township.
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Berlin Brothersvalley Schools rank high in Somerset County
Niche rates the Berlin-Brothersvalley School District as the best district in Somerset County. Berlin Brothersvalley Elementary earns a B, while Berlin Brothersvalley Middle gets a B-plus. Berlin Brothersvalley High School also receives a B, and the high school has championship-winning basketball teams. All three schools share one campus, and all three rank in the top five schools for Somerset County.
Berlin Brothersvalley Middle School has 225 students.
Berlin Brothersvalley Senior High School offers after school programs for students to enjoy.
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Locally owned restaurants in Berlin
Brothersvalley Township is mainly farms and sprawling green lots, but Berlin has a few restaurants, Cup of Soul Cafe, and the new Lazy Lizard frozen yogurt store. Whitehorse Brewing opened in 2012, and the brewery sells over 20 handcrafted beers. Customers visit in the evenings to try tap beers, order from food trucks or hear live music. Bingman Meat Packing is a family-owned butcher shop that sells fresh cuts, and Berlin Market offers a small selection of produce and groceries. Walters says residents travel to Somerset for a wider selection of restaurants and shops.
The Summit Diner is where residents of Lincoln can find a hot breakfast.
Couples enjoy a hot lunch at Coalfields Diner in Brothersvalley Township.
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Driving to Somerset or Meyersdale
Because the township is rural, owning a car is essential to get around or visit nearby boroughs. “Snyder of Berlin is one of the biggest employers there,” Walters says. The potato chip manufacturer was recently sold to the Our Home snack brand. Walters also points out that the area still has active coal mining, including the Fieg Bros Coal Tipple company.
For residents who don’t work in the township, Somerset is 10 miles northeast, or about a 15-minute drive using Berlin Plank Road. Somerset also features the UPMC Hospital and multiple big box stores, like Walmart and Giant Eagle Supermarket. Meyersdale is 10 miles south, where the Pennsylvania Maple Festival is held every year. The nearest airport is John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, 36 miles north in Johnstown.
Brothersvalley Township is a small rural town east of the City of Pittsburgh.
The Summit Diner is where residents of Lincoln can find a hot breakfast.
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Catching the fireworks at Berlin Community Grove
J.B. Schrock Community Park in Berlin has a playground, a paved basketball court and two tennis courts. The park is long and extends away from the street, so it may look like a small building and playground at first glance. The Berlin Community Grove is a park north of Berlin where the Berlin Grove Association hosts Fourth of July fireworks and the Berlin Bluegrass Festival every Labor Day weekend.
Some residents live in walking distance of J. B. Schrock Community Park, Inc.
The water is clean and beautiful at Quemahoning Family Recreation Area.
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On average, homes in Brothersvalley Township, Brothersvalley sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Brothersvalley Township, Brothersvalley over the last 12 months is $253,800, down 12% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Development in Berlin. These nice level lots have public water and sewer available. A grinder pump will be required. Deed restrictions apply. Tap-in fees for water & sewer $2,000 each. Assessed value and taxes to be determined. Lot #16 in the development.
Development in Berlin. These nice level lots have public water and sewer available. A grinder pump will be required. Deed restrictions apply. Tap-in fees for water & sewer $2,000 each. Assessed value and taxes to be determined. Lot #15 in the development.
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