# Town of McCandless

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The Established Heart of the North

1851 Founded Historic Roots

North Allegheny School District Highly Rated

North Park Amenities Direct Access

## Stability and Community

McCandless is the anchor of the North Hills. It offers established neighborhoods with mature trees, classic architecture, and a sense of community that has been built over generations.

Active Listings 84 homes

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## McCandless: North Allegheny's Premier Suburb

McCandless, served by the top-rated [North Allegheny School District](https://teamthurber.com/schools/north-allegheny/), offers a blend of suburban charm and convenient access to Pittsburgh. Residents enjoy sprawling parks like North Park, easily accessed via McKnight Road. With a variety of housing options, McCandless provides an attractive real estate market for families and professionals alike. The area's proximity to Route 19 ensures easy commutes and access to shopping and dining.

## McCandless Homes: Diverse Styles & Eras

McCandless offers a diverse housing stock, with homes ranging from mid-century ranches near McKnight Road to newer construction in subdivisions like [McCandless Square](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/mccandless-square/). Many homes were built in the 1960s and 1970s, featuring brick facades and generous lot sizes. Buyers often prioritize proximity to North Allegheny School District and convenient access to Route 19.

## McCandless: A Vibrant Community Lifestyle

Life in McCandless, especially around [ZIP 15237](https://teamthurber.com/zip/15237/), offers a blend of suburban tranquility and community engagement. Weekends often involve families enjoying the expansive North Park, attending youth sports games, or exploring the shops and restaurants along McKnight Road. Annual traditions like the McCandless Community Day in August at the Community Park draw crowds with live music and local vendors. Residents frequently gather at places like Rico's Restaurant on McKnight Road, fostering a strong sense of community within the North Allegheny School District.

## McCandless Amenities: Recreation and Convenience

McCandless offers residents convenient access to numerous amenities. North Park, easily accessible from McKnight Road, provides ample recreational opportunities. Residents also enjoy the McCandless Township Community Park on Ingomar Road. For shopping, McCandless Crossing offers a variety of stores and restaurants, while Ross Park Mall is a short drive south on McKnight Road in Ross Township.

## Effortless Living in McCandless Township

McCandless offers unmatched convenience for commuters. Route 19 provides direct access to daily errands, while McKnight Road is lined with shops and restaurants. I-79's Exit 75 grants easy passage to Cranberry Township. Downtown Pittsburgh is a simple 20-minute drive, and Pittsburgh International Airport is accessible in under 30 minutes, making travel a breeze for residents of ZIP 15237.

## Top-Rated Schools Near McKnight Road

Families are drawn to McCandless for its excellent schools, particularly within the North Allegheny School District. Students may attend McKnight Elementary on Duncan Avenue, Carson Middle School off Ingomar Road, and North Allegheny Senior High School along Perry Highway. The North Allegheny School District is known for its strong academic programs and consistently high rankings, making it a desirable location for families prioritizing education near ZIP 15237.

## McCandless Real Estate Market Overview

McCandless offers single-family homes, townhouses, and condominiums in the 15237 ZIP code. Nearby in Ross Township, you'll find similar trends, but McCandless offers convenient access to McKnight Road and North Allegheny School District.

### Explore Town of McCandless Neighborhoods

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[North Park Manor The crown jewel of Pine Township. A true estate community where custom limestone and brick residences sit on 1+ acre lots, directly bordering North Park's trails. View Guide](https://teamthurber.com/neighborhoods/north-park-manor/) [Emerald Fields Modern luxury living defined by community interaction. Known for its wide sidewalks, flat usable yards, and a vibrant social scene perfect for young families. View Guide](https://teamthurber.com/neighborhoods/emerald-fields/) [Lake MacLeod A resort-style masterpiece centered around a stunning man-made lake. One of the few communities in Pittsburgh offering true waterfront views and architectural diversity. View Guide](https://teamthurber.com/neighborhoods/lake-macleod/)

Also recently sold in McCandless: 417 homes in the last 2 years at a median price of $400,000.

## What Have Homes Sold for in McCandless?

Of the 417 homes that closed in McCandless in the 24 months to November 1, 2026, the median sale price was $400,000 (West Penn MLS data). The table below lists the most recent of those sales with sold date, price, size and the brokerage that listed each home, so you can compare them against what is on the market in McCandless today.

__Homes sold in McCandless__
| Address                                              | Sold Date    | Price         | Beds/Baths            | Sqft           | Listed By                                        |
| ---------------------------------------------------- | ------------ | ------------- | --------------------- | -------------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| Address9098 COLLINGTON SQUARE, McCandless, PA, 15101 | SoldOct 2026 | Price$290,000 | Beds/Baths3 bd / 2 ba | Sqft1,404 sqft | Listed ByBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY |
| Address9175 Hubbard Road, McCandless, PA, 15101      | SoldOct 2026 | Price$476,000 | Beds/Baths3 bd / 2 ba | Sqft1,978 sqft | Listed ByCOLDWELL BANKER REALTY                  |
| Address10022 Oakridge Dr, McCandless, PA, 15090      | SoldOct 2026 | Price$744,000 | Beds/Baths4 bd / 3 ba | Sqft2,736 sqft | Listed ByCOLDWELL BANKER REALTY                  |
| Address8459 Ridgemont Road, McCandless, PA, 15237    | SoldOct 2026 | Price$410,000 | Beds/Baths3 bd / 2 ba | Sqft2,408 sqft | Listed ByACHIEVE REALTY, INC.                    |
| Address771 Olive St, McCandless, PA, 15237           | SoldOct 2026 | Price$679,000 | Beds/Baths4 bd / 3 ba | Sqft2,447 sqft | Listed BySELL YOUR HOME SERVICES                 |
| Address9409 Babcock Blvd, McCandless, PA, 15101      | SoldOct 2026 | Price$615,000 | Beds/Baths4 bd / 4 ba | Sqft4,010 sqft | Listed ByKELLER WILLIAMS REALTY                  |
| Address605 Calais Drive 307, McCandless, PA, 15237   | SoldOct 2026 | Price$163,000 | Beds/Baths2 bd / 2 ba | Sqft1,001 sqft | Listed ByHOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES       |
| Address811 Olive St, McCandless, PA, 15237           | SoldOct 2026 | Price$525,000 | Beds/Baths4 bd / 3 ba | Sqft2,467 sqft | Listed ByKELLER WILLIAMS STEEL CITY              |

## What Homes Are for Sale in McCandless?

McCandless currently has 3 featured active listings highlighted below, pulled from our full inventory search rather than every listing in the area. Featured homes are refreshed as new inventory hits the market, so what you see here reflects current conditions rather than a static snapshot. Use the link below to view the complete, unfiltered list of every active McCandless listing on our site.

### [9200 Tanbark Dr](https://teamthurber.com/properties/9200-tanbark-dr-mccandless-pa-15237/)

 9200 Tanbark Dr, McCandless, PA, 15237

$1,300,000

7 6 \-- sqft

[ Pending](https://teamthurber.com/properties/9807-sumner-dr-mccandless-pa-15101/) 

### [9807 Sumner Dr](https://teamthurber.com/properties/9807-sumner-dr-mccandless-pa-15101/)

 9807 Sumner Dr, McCandless, PA, 15101

$1,285,000

4 5 5,415 sqft

[ Pending](https://teamthurber.com/properties/10489-olde-villa-drive-mccandless-pa-15044/) 

### [10489 Olde Villa Drive](https://teamthurber.com/properties/10489-olde-villa-drive-mccandless-pa-15044/)

 10489 Olde Villa Drive, McCandless, PA, 15044

$899,900

4 4 3,976 sqft

[View All McCandless Homes for Sale](https://teamthurber.com/homes-for-sale/mccandless/)

## What Are the Schools, ZIPs, and Subdivisions Near McCandless?

McCandless sits within 1 school district and spans 4 ZIP codes, with 6 named subdivisions tracked in our search index below. Each of these carries its own price band, inventory mix, and school assignment even though every listing shares the same McCandless label, so the specific district, ZIP, or subdivision link — not the neighborhood name alone — is what actually determines schools, taxes, and typical pricing for a given address.

### School Districts

- [North Allegheny SD](https://teamthurber.com/schools/north-allegheny/)

### ZIP Codes

- [15237](https://teamthurber.com/zip/15237/)
- [15090](https://teamthurber.com/zip/15090/)
- [15101](https://teamthurber.com/zip/15101/)
- [15044](https://teamthurber.com/zip/15044/)

Median: **$400k**

### Popular Subdivisions

- [McCandless Square](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/mccandless-square/)
- [Greybrooke](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/greybrooke/)
- [Calais Village](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/calais-village/)
- [Country Manor](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/country-manor/)
- [Foxcroft Village](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/foxcroft-village/)
- [Forest Oaks](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/forest-oaks/)

## Related Areas

School Districts 

[North Allegheny SD](https://teamthurber.com/schools/north-allegheny/)

Towns 

[McCandless](https://teamthurber.com/homes-for-sale/mccandless/)

ZIP Codes 

[ZIP 15237](https://teamthurber.com/zip/15237/) [ZIP 15090](https://teamthurber.com/zip/15090/) [ZIP 15101](https://teamthurber.com/zip/15101/) [ZIP 15044](https://teamthurber.com/zip/15044/)

Subdivisions 

[McCandless Square](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/mccandless-square/) [Greybrooke](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/greybrooke/) [Calais Village](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/calais-village/) [Country Manor](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/country-manor/) [Foxcroft Village](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/foxcroft-village/) [Forest Oaks](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/forest-oaks/)

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## All McCandless Subdivisions, A–Z (29)

- [Abbott Acres](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/abbott-acres/)
- Arber Ridge
- [Bennington Woods](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/bennington-woods/)
- Breezewood 3rd
- [Breezewood Manor](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/breezewood-manor/)
- [Brook Park Manor](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/brook-park-manor/)
- [Calais Village](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/calais-village/)
- [Country Manor](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/country-manor/)
- [Forest Oaks](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/forest-oaks/)
- Fox Hunt Acres Plan
- [Foxcroft Village](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/foxcroft-village/)
- Glens Condominium
- [Greybrooke](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/greybrooke/)
- [Greybrooke 2nd](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/greybrooke-2nd/)
- [Hickory Hills](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/hickory-hills/)
- [Highland Heights](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/highland-heights/)
- Indian Village
- [McCandless Crossing](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/mccandless-crossing/)
- [McCandless Square](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/mccandless-square/)
- [North Park Place](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/north-park-place/)
- [Park Meadows](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/park-meadows/)
- Park Ridge
- Rolshouse Perry Plan
- Talleybrooke
- [The Glens](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/the-glens/)
- The Village of North Park
- [Timber Ridge](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/timber-ridge/)
- [Villa of North Park](https://teamthurber.com/subdivisions/villa-of-north-park/)
- Woodhaven Oaks Plan

## Nearby Places

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### Parks & Outdoors

- [Hartwood Acres Park](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hartwood%20Acres%20Park%2C%20215%20Saxonburg%20Blvd%2C%20Hampton%20Twp%2C%20PA%2015044)  
215 Saxonburg Blvd, Hampton Twp, PA 15044
- [North Park](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=North%20Park%2C%201000%20Pierce%20Mill%20Rd%2C%20Allison%20Park%2C%20PA%2015101)  
1000 Pierce Mill Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101

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### Restaurants

- [California Dreaming - North Hills](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=California%20Dreaming%20-%20North%20Hills%2C%209700%20McKnight%20Rd%2C%20Pittsburgh%2C%20PA%2015237)  
9700 McKnight Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

☕ 

### Coffee & Cafés

- [Panera Bread - North Hills](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Panera%20Bread%20-%20North%20Hills%2C%209625%20McKnight%20Rd%2C%20Pittsburgh%2C%20PA%2015237)  
9625 McKnight Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
- [Starbucks - McKnight Rd](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Starbucks%20-%20McKnight%20Rd%2C%209111%20McKnight%20Rd%2C%20Pittsburgh%2C%20PA%2015237)  
9111 McKnight Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

🛒 

### Grocery & Market

- [Giant Eagle - McKnight Rd](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Giant%20Eagle%20-%20McKnight%20Rd%2C%209301%20McKnight%20Rd%2C%20Pittsburgh%2C%20PA%2015237)  
9301 McKnight Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
- [Giant Eagle - Perrysville Ave](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Giant%20Eagle%20-%20Perrysville%20Ave%2C%203550%20Perrysville%20Ave%2C%20Pittsburgh%2C%20PA%2015214)  
3550 Perrysville Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15214

🏋️ 

### Fitness & Gyms

- [Planet Fitness - McKnight Rd](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Planet%20Fitness%20-%20McKnight%20Rd%2C%209400%20McKnight%20Rd%2C%20Pittsburgh%2C%20PA%2015237)  
9400 McKnight Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

🏥 

### Medical

- [UPMC Passavant - McCandless](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=UPMC%20Passavant%20-%20McCandless%2C%209100%20Babcock%20Blvd%2C%20Pittsburgh%2C%20PA%2015237)  
9100 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

🛍️ 

### Shopping

- [The Block Northway](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Block%20Northway%2C%208013%20McKnight%20Rd%2C%20Pittsburgh%2C%20PA%2015237)  
8013 McKnight Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

## Buyer Guides — McCandless

[McCandless Townhome vs. Condo: Decision Guide A practical comparison for buyers focused on monthly carry costs, maintenance exposure, and flexibility.](https://teamthurber.com/blog/mccandless-townhome-vs-condo-guide/) [North Allegheny vs. Pine-Richland: A Homebuyer's Guide The definitive guide for parents moving to Pittsburgh. We break down the campus styles, commute differences, and distinct housing inventory between these two powerhouse districts.](https://teamthurber.com/blog/north-allegheny-vs-pine-richland/) [Best Parks in the North Hills North Park's 3,000 acres, Knob Hill trails, and 8+ community parks across Wexford, Cranberry, and Pine Township — a local's guide to outdoor life.](https://teamthurber.com/blog/best-north-hills-parks/) [The Allegheny County Property Tax Guide: What North Hills Buyers Need to Know How Allegheny County property taxes actually work — Common Level Ratio, millage rates, reassessment risk, and the Butler County comparison buyers get wrong.](https://teamthurber.com/blog/allegheny-county-tax-guide/)
