Army Base Realignment and Closure

Rural Ridge (NIKE Site 02, Pittsburgh)


BRAC Summary: The Rural Ridge Army Family Housing Site was constructed in 1958 to support the adjacent NIKE missile battery. In 1963, the missile site was closed and the property excessed. The housing was retained for use by active duty personnel working in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. Kelly Support Facility and Fort Meade provided installation oversight. The housing site was closed in 1991.

Property Description: The housing site was located on 6.32 acres in Rural Ridge, Allegheny County, PA. It consisted of 12 “Capehart”-style single-family housing units: five two- bedroom units and seven three-bedroom units.

Conveyance Summary:
Starting Acres: 6.32
Remaining Acres: 0.00
Conveyed Acres: 6.32

Last Page Update: July 14, 2026