New this week$1,000,000201 Morgan CtAdams Twp, PA
5Beds
5Baths
3,517Sq Ft
0.52 acLot
Listing courtesy of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY · MLS# 1776520
Butler County
Living in Adams Township
Adams Township has been one of the fastest growing municipalities in Butler County. Its population grew 72 percent between 2000 and 2010, the largest increase of any Butler County township after the 2010 census, and reached 14,844 in 2020. The township covers about 22 square miles east of Cranberry Township and Seven Fields and surrounds the separate borough of Mars. Many Adams Township homes carry a Mars mailing address.
CountyButler County
Municipality typeTownship
School districtMars Area
ZIP code16046 (Mars), plus others near the borders
Getting around
Route 228 is the main east and west road, connecting Adams Township to Seven Fields, Cranberry Township and Interstate 79 to the west. The Mars Evans City Road runs north toward Evans City. Route 8 and the Turnpike's Butler Valley interchange are reachable to the east through Richland and Middlesex.
Homes and neighborhoods
Much of the township's housing was built during the growth of the 2000s and 2010s, so buyers will find a large share of newer single family subdivisions alongside older farmhouses and homes on larger rural lots in the outer parts of the township.
Parks and things to do
The borough of Mars sits in the center of the township, with a small downtown along its main streets.
Schools
Adams Township is served by the Mars Area School District, which also serves Mars and Valencia boroughs and Middlesex Township. The district operates a primary center, an elementary school, Centennial School, a middle school and Mars Area High School.
Property taxes
Adams Township homeowners pay real estate taxes to Butler County, Adams Township and the Mars Area School District. Deb can pull the current tax figure for any listing so buyers can compare total cost across Mars Area and Seneca Valley homes.
Homes for sale in Adams Township
Live MLS feed, filtered to Adams TownshipNew this week$1,000,000
New this week$559,0004901 Senate CtAdams Twp, PA
3Beds
3Baths
2,975Sq Ft
0.051 acLot
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX SELECT REALTY · MLS# 1776065
For Sale$575,000151 Downieville RdAdams Twp, PA
n/aBeds
n/aBaths
n/aSq Ft
0.341 acLot
Listing courtesy of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY · MLS# 1775039
For Sale$75,000205 Sunny Hill DrAdams Twp, PA
2Beds
1Baths
n/aSq Ft
n/aLot
Listing courtesy of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY · MLS# 1775791
For Sale$327,000242 Adams Pointe BoulevardAdams Twp, PA
2Beds
2Baths
1,375Sq Ft
0.021 acLot
Listing courtesy of HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES · MLS# 1776077
For Sale$7,690,000435 Myoma RoadAdams Twp, PA
5Beds
9Baths
13,187Sq Ft
2.608 acLot
Listing courtesy of PIATT SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY · MLS# 1774822
Listing data is provided by West Penn Multi-List through IDX. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Last updated Sep 30, 2026, 5:36 PM.
Common questions
Adams Township, answered
Is Mars the same as Adams Township?
No. Mars is a separate borough located entirely inside Adams Township. Many homes in Adams Township use a Mars mailing address, and both are in the Mars Area School District.
What school district serves Adams Township?
Adams Township is in the Mars Area School District.
Is Adams Township still growing?
The township grew quickly in the 2000s and continued to add residents through 2020, when the census counted 14,844 people.
How far is Adams Township from Cranberry Township?
The two townships border each other. Route 228 connects them directly through Seven Fields.