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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY
(878) 309-6779
622 Total Sales
18 in Ligonier
$65K - $1.3M Price Range
About Ligonier, PA
Named after Fort Ligonier, a British Fort from the French and Indian War, historical Ligonier Borough has blossomed into a walkable small town with a main street business district. “Ligonier is very quaint. It's safe and quiet, a great place to raise kids or retire. Everyone knows each other for the most part,” says Misty Hegan, Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway. The close-knit community celebrates seasonal events in the epicenter of town, surrounded by a vibrant local restaurant scene.
On Loyalhanna Creek, Ligonier is composed of walkable tree-lined streets of single-family homes around the thoroughfare of Main Street. Houses often have detached garages and smaller yards decorated with shrubs and garden beds. Buyers can choose from vinyl Colonial Revivals, brick American Foursquares, Victorians with scalloped siding details and Folk Victorians featuring intricate woodwork on wraparound porches. Sales prices can range from $170,000 for Colonial Revivals to $380,000 for move-in ready Victorians.
Students in the borough attend the Ligonier Valley School District. According to Niche, the district receives B+ ratings in academics and college prep. With approximately 1,408 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15-to-1, students can benefit from focused attention in the classroom. Schools include RK Mellon Elementary School, Ligonier Valley Middle School and Ligonier Valley High School.
To spend quality time outdoors, head to a few of Ligonier’s parks. As a centerpiece of the community, The Diamond resembles a picturesque town square out of a Hallmark movie, especially during Christmas time. The park and gazebo were even featured in “Love the Coopers,” a 2015 holiday film. At Friendship Park, bring children to a large playground area and picnic pavilion. The park also has ballfields, tennis courts and basketball courts for athletes. Mellon Park offers a peaceful respite with benches shaded by trees along a short walking path.
The Ligonier community gathers for many seasonal festivities. "We have great events in the Diamond area in the middle of town,” Hegan says. In the summertime, watch live music performances during the Sunday Evening Band concerts. Fort Ligonier Days honors the Battle of Fort Ligonier with three days of activities like a parade, a 5K race and over 200 vendors. For the autumn season, head to the Pumpkin & Spice Festival, which has pumpkin-flavored food and fall activities. At Light Up Ligonier, get in the holiday spirit with the town Christmas lighting, a visit with Santa and a sleigh ride.
"We have a number of great restaurants in town. All eating places have outdoor seating,” Hegan says. Carol & Dave's Roadhouse, an American restaurant, has a charming, old-fashioned atmosphere ideal for family dinners. At First Wok, order classic Chinese dishes during lunch dates in an interior with booth seating and plenty of greenery. Rosalie Jioio's Little Italy serves Italian comfort food in a cozy atmosphere to make people feel right at home.
To learn more about the history of the area, visit Fort Ligonier. The historical site has guided tours about the events of the French and Indian War. The reconstructed fort organizes reenactments, plus artifacts and exhibits in the museum.
About 51 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, Ligonier is part of the Greater Pittsburgh region. During trips to the big city, visit Point State Park for scenic river strolls and PPG Paints Arena for a Penguins game. "I was born and raised here. In Ligonier, every day feels like the weekend,” Hegan says. In Ligonier Borough, enjoy a slower-paced lifestyle in a walkable small town that brims with festive events in the park and bustling local restaurants.
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Neighborhood Map
Ligonier by the Numbers
1,560
Population
$313K
Average Housing Value
77
Average Days on Market
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$270,000
Median Single Family Price
$272,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$220
Months Of Supply
3
Demographics and Finance
Population Density
1 ppl/acre
Median Household Income
$67K
Lower than National Average
$71K
% Owners
64%
Higher than National Average
63%
College Graduates
44%
Higher than National Average
34%
Average Home Value
Top Schools in Ligonier, PA
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Best Public Elementary School
#1 R.K. Mellon Elementary School
B-
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7
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Best Public Middle School
#1 Ligonier Valley Middle School
C+
Niche
6
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Best Public High School
#1 Ligonier Valley High School
B-
Niche
6
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Best Private School
#1 Valley School of Ligonier
A
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You want Nancy Ware.
When it comes to buying or selling your next home, Nancy stays with you from start to finish, always looking out for your best interests to ensure a successful closing. A patient listener who takes time to understand your needs, Nancy will guide you through the intricate purchase or sale process so that you're well informed in order to be confident in your decision making.
Providing a unique blend of savvy marketing skills and superior customer service, Nancy can expertly take a businesslike approach to helping her clients while letting them know that she's always there for them.
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