Harmar, PA Homes for Sale

Those  who purchase Harmar,  PA real estate are  fortunate indeed -- the township has four municipal parks with  walking paths, sports fields and courts as well as playgrounds for  the young ones. Harmar's parks are filled with families with young  children on weekday afternoons and the town's numerous playing fields  are filled to bursting with adult and youth soccer, basketball,  football and baseball teams during the evenings and on weekends.

Harmar  got its start in 1875 when it was incorporated as a Second Class  Township via the Pennsylvania Municipal Code. Located in the  northeastern section of Allegheny  County real estate,  Harmar is named for Harmar Denny, a congressman in 1829-1837 (Harmar  was the son of Ebenezer Denny, a Revolutionary War general). The  first white settlers here were farmers and coal miners, followed by  others who built flourishing industries such as brick making and  other businesses and, more recently, scientific research and  development firms.

Homes for sale in Harmar, PA

This  section of Allegheny County real estate is  popular with families, retirees and young professionals for good  reason -- Harmar is just 13 miles northeast of downtown Pittsburgh  via the Route 28 Expressway, making it quite attractive to those who  work and play in Pittsburgh. Harmar is just a little less than six  square miles in size and is known for its wooded lands, a good mix of  public and private neighborhoods, as well as a healthy business and  industry sector.

When  you're ready to search Harmar, PA real estate, call upon Liz Caplan  and her team at The Caplan Group. They have the realty expertise you  need to ensure a successful property transaction. Whether  it’s a Harmar townhome, Harmar condo, or Harmar home for single  families, Liz Caplan is the Harmar area Realtor® to contact  today.

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