$201,552Average Value$167Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Booming, family-orientated community
Dynamite comes in small packages, and Russellton, 17 miles from Pittsburgh, is about to blow. “Russellton is starting to boom,” says Connie Rusek-Lichok, Associate Broker with Coldwell Banker Commercial Realty. “There are domed soccer fields, diners, an ice cream shop and a fitness center. It’s a very family-oriented town with a very good school district.” Russellton pairs the open space of the countryside with more suburban amenities like a new athletic complex and a handful of local eateries. “It has a little more of a country feel without being far out,” says Melissa Beck, real estate agent with Compass Real Estate.
Single-family homes starting at $145,000
Rural Russellton branches into long, winding roads of houses spread far apart, making it an area more easily traveled by car than on foot. Split-level and ranch-style homes sit on wide, rolling lawns beside long roadways. Homes vary in price depending on location. Homes close to Deer Lake Park range from $145,000 to $245,000, while homes near Deer Lake High School range from $260,000 to $305,000.
B-minus rated Deer Lakes School District
Deer Lakes School District receives a B-minus from Niche and serves the Russellton area. Children may attend Curtisville Primary School for kindergarten through second grade and East Union Intermediate School for third through fifth grade. Curtisville and East Union receive a B-minus. Students advance to Deer Lakes Middle School, which receives a B, and Deer Lakes High School, which receives a B-minus. Deer Lakes High School works with the A.W. Beattie Career Center, which offers 19 programs that prepare students for college and their future careers. Programs offered include Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Health and Nursing Science and others.
Commuters use I-76 and nearby highways
Russellton is car-dependent and has little to no sidewalks. The area has access to Interstate 76, Route 28 and Route 8. The Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport is 17 miles away.
Shopping and dining on Little Deer Creek Road
In 2020, two local women started the Poppin’ Tags Free Store for those in need of clothes or household items. “It’s still going strong,” says Rusek-Lichok. “People drop off clothes and furniture; anyone can come get it.” Palmer Drug has a classic ice cream bar where residents may stop for a coffee or a milkshake. Deer Creek Diner is a mom-and-pop location serving breakfast and lunch. “They have Jeff Hart play his guitar there,” says Rusek-Lichok. “He’s quite good. I enjoy listening to him.” The Barnyard Coffee and Creamery offers handcrafted espresso drinks and ice cream in a barn-themed location. La Vite Ristorante is a high-end Italian restaurant serving blackened grouper and chicken Milanese in a modern industrial, date-night setting. Groceries can be found at the local SHOP ‘n SAVE.
Deer Lakes Park and No Offseason Sports
One of nine Allegheny Parks, Deer Lakes Park sits beside Russellton and spans over one thousand acres. Trails and roadways snake throughout the park leading to fishing areas, lakes, wildlife trails and picnic areas. In the center of the park is Deer Lakes Disc Golf Course, an 18-hole course and is the only disc golf course in the Allegheny County Parks system. On hot days, children play at the splash pad in Universal Park. The Wagman Observatory is owned and operated by the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh and hosts public star-gazing events called star parties. No Offseason Sports has domed soccer fields and indoor facilities, so residents may continue to play their favorite sports throughout the year. Locals visit Deer Lakes Bowl to rent a lane or play an arcade game.
West Deer Township hosts events
Russellton is part of West Deer Township, which hosts events annually. In the summer, food trucks stop at Gibsonia Road and Family Movie Night is hosted once a month in Bairdford Park. In September, the township hosts the West Deer Festival, which includes a 5K run and a 1-mile walk to support Breast Cancer Awareness. Residents looking to attend religious services may visit East Union Presbyterian Church, Forged in Faith, Transfiguration Church and other houses of worship in the area.
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Parks in this Area
Riverside Park
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Emmerling Community Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Trails
Deer Lakes Park
Disc Golf
Fishing
Picnic Area
Bairdford Park
Harwick Park
Basketball
Playground
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
Pittsburgh International
59 min drive
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.25 Reviews
4.0Niche User
5/9/2014Niche Review
Some of the popular stores in my area are the local drug store, local pizza store and the local family dollar that is right down the street. Very friendly and well known around the area of Russellton. The thrift store that is in my area is very convient and is very well stocked. Another well known stores are Shop-n-Save, local bars and beer destributers, wine and spirits and chinese resturaunts. Very well known around the area and friendly.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Russellton
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Russellton, PA sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Russellton, PA over the last 12 months is $254,577, up 13% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Move right in to this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom home in the heart of Russellton located within Deer Lakes School District. This home offers abundant natural light, ample storage, and a versatile bonus room perfect for a home office, playroom, dressing room, or potential 4th bedroom. The updated kitchen features brand-new appliances, cabinets, fixtures, & stunning granite countertops. The
This property is in the heart of Russellton. There was at one time a home on this property which was torned down years ago. At the back of this property is a very small creek. Bring your builder there are no restrictive covenants. This is a nice building lot!
Lovely Wooded Lot quaintly situated back off the road! Public utilities available. Buyers Due Diligence is necessary to establish what size of a home can be built here, the location of a home, etc. Nicely sized for building your dream home!
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,385
Median Age
47
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$79,619
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,461
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.9%
College Graduates
25%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
42''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
9/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
19/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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