McCandless

McCandless

Feel right at home in McCandless.

One of the most desirable towns north of the city, McCandless has it all.

McCandless is a township in Allegheny County, about 10 miles north of downtown Pittsburgh and has been ranked highly among Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live.”

In the 1800’s, McCandless was primarily a farming community covering 16.4 square miles. Over the years, McCandless has blossomed into a suburban-style setting with quick and easy access to highways, the PA turnpike and a short commute to downtown Pittsburgh.  Residents of McCandless enjoy safe and well-maintained neighborhoods.

Residents of McCandless take advantage of the convenience of UPMC Pasavant Hospital, Allegheny Health Network McCandless Neighborhood Hospital, and Children’s Hospital satelite facility.

McCandless Attractions

McCandless Crossing is an open-air lifestyle center.   It is a traditional neighborhood district that includes more than 50 town homes, retail outlets, offices, hotels, entertainment and includes Trader Joe’s.

McCandless has nearly 3,000 acres of park for just about every activity: sporting, biking, hiking, and walking trails,a pond with a Thoreau-like setting, and a golf course, all of which make McCandless a special place to call home.  North Park is home to one of the largest swimming pools in the US.  It even has its own lake for fishing and boating.

McCandless Shopping

In addition to McCandless Crossing, you’ll find plenty of other places to shop nearby, including Ross Park Mall, The Block Northway, McIntyre Square and Pine Creek Shopping Center, just to name a few.

The focus on small businesses in McCandless really provides a great community atmosphere.

McCandless Real Estate

Expect to see 25 or more active homes on the market at any given time in McCandless. Home values range from the $150,000’s for smaller single family homes or townshouses, to over $2,000,000.

Check out the map below for Houses for Sale in McCandless, PA.