North Park Cannon, McCandless Township, PA

McCandless Township

The Township of McCandless is located in the center of the "North Hills" of Allegheny County. McCandless Township maintains a comfortable, country nature while continuing to grow into a more diversified community. McCandless Townships' 16.4 square miles is occupied by over 29,000 residents. The hallmark of McCandless Township and its governing is its safety, stability and pragmatism. Tremendous concern and planning has resulted in a wonderful place to work, shop, relax, worship and raise children. McCandlessTownship residents and their government treasure their values and freedoms which are expressed through their Home Rule Charter, laws, regulations and services provided.

Brief History:

The first settler in McCandless Township was James Duff, who had purchased 400 acres in 1796. Farming increased in the area, and in 1849, meetings were held, presided over by Daniel Vogel, for the purpose of forming a local government. The Township was originally founded in 1851 and called Taylor. The Township was incorporated in 1857 as a Second Class Township and renamed McCandlessTownship in honor of District Judge Wilson McCandless. The published population was 1,482 persons.

Allegheny County Commissioner E. V. Babcock initiated the establishment of Allegheny County's North Park. He purchased the land and later sold it to the County at cost. North Park was founded in 1927 by Allegheny County. Approximately 1600 acres of the park, 2.5 square miles, are located in McCandless. This area represents approximately 15.2% of the Town.

Between 1930-1950, the McCandless Towbnship more than doubled its population (from 2,653 to 6,488). By 1960, the population had redoubled (14,582) and has since doubled again. As per the 2000 Census, the number of households in the Town is 11,159.

Expanding population and traffic brought more diversified development into the area. McKnight Road was built in the mid 1950s and became the primary access into the north suburban areas.  Housing expanded, many homes and neighborhoods developed and retail and office emerged, including the McKnight Road shopping corridor.

 

As of 5/25/3010, there are 87 McCandless Township homes for sale in the $100,000-$500,000 range.  Last year, 293 homes sold in this price range with an average price of $201,293 and the average days on market of 70.  This year so far, 184 McCandless Township homes sold in this same price range with an average price of $221,307 and an average days on market of 86. 

 

 North Park is a 3,075 acre County Park located in Hampton, McCandless and Pine Townships. Here you can enjoy biking, picnics, swimming, fishing, hiking on blazed trails and numerous playgrounds. There are also tennis courts, an ice skating rink and boat rentals

 The McCandless Town Hall is located at 9955 Grubbs Road, Wexford, PA 15090. The telephone number is 412-364-0616 and fax is 412-364-5066.

 

McCandless Township homes and families are served by the North Allegheny School District.  The District is made up of 7 Elementary Schools, 3 Middle Schools and an Intermediate and Senior High School.