Pittsburgh Area Wow! Houses: Live Regally In These Ranches

PITTSBURGH, PA - There are many reasons people often opt for a ranch-style home when looking for a house. The advantages of a single-story design are numerous.

Ranches being smaller than most other homes typically means less expensive utility costs. They’re certainly easier on the knees of aging baby boomers. It’s easier to have an open floor plan in a ranch than in, say, a standard colonial and you’ll appreciate single-story living when it comes time to clean the gutters.

We found plenty of high-quality ranch homes in southwestern Pennsylvania on realtor.com. Here are just a few:

Listing at $340,000, this three-bedroom home at 2466 Huntington Drive in Upper St. Clair greets you with beautiful landscaping and a freshly paved driveway. The spacious living room has hardwood floors and an abundance of natural light from the front bay window. The eat-in kitchen comes with a mosaic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a wall oven. The master bedroom comes with a remodeled ensuite complete with a master shower. For additional information, go to realtor.com.

Located at an entirely appropriate address - 5628 Ranchview Drive in Baldwin - this level-entry ranch on a quiet street features an updated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, new faucet, new gas range and ceramic tile floors. The oversized living room windows let in an abundance of natural light. The game room features new carpet, newer full bath and opens to a large covered patio and backyard. For complete details, go to realtor.com.

Listing at $184,900, this three-bedroom home at 77 York Drive in Ross comes with a newer kitchen, newer windows and updated bathrooms. You’ll find hardwood floors underneath the wall-to-wall carpeting. The walk-out lower level includes a large game room, laundry room, storage area, cedar closet and attached three-season room. For additional information, go to realtor.com.

This charming brick ranch at 23 Dover Drive in Cranberry Township, which lists for $189,900, is one level but still spacious. You’ll find four bedrooms and two bathrooms, as well as new kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, new windows and a new garage door. The home also comes with a beautiful fenced-in backyard. For complete details, go to realtor.com.

Listing at $125,000, this well-maintained home at 1636 Eben Street in Brookline offers two bedrooms, two full baths, a one-car garage and a partially finished game room area. There are hardwood floors throughout, a newer kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a flat and partially fenced backyard with a tree-lined border. For additional information, go to realtor.com.

Feature photo of 2466 Huntington Drive via realtor.com.