Pittsburgh's most unappreciated neighborhoods... (Lebanon, McKeesport: how much, new home, construction)

[Caladium]

I've always liked Blawnox, but you never seem to hear about it. It's in the Fox Chapel Area School District and has good proximity to the Waterworks and Route 28.

Millvale is near the Riverfront Trail. It seems like one of those nice little neighborhoods that's been forgotten.

[steindle]

As long as we're extending into the 'burbs, I'll say that I don't see why Sharpsburg gets such a "blah" reputation. I spent one day a week in the magistrate's office there (as a law student, not a defendant) a few summers ago and always enjoyed my time in that area of the world. Surprisingly full-service business district.

[wpipkins2]

The Broadcrest neighborhood at the top of Lincoln Avenue is an interesting oasis for the black middle class. Its a circular development thats actually one street. Broadcrest Drive is a mix of split levels and ranches but has one of the best examples of a mid century home anywhere. Its cutoff from lincoln proper by dense forest and not visible from lincoln avenue.

[Evergrey]

Chartiers City is one of the most obscure, random neighborhoods nestled in the city's west end.

[I_Like_Spam]

Westwood has a lot to be said for it, it has a greater walkability factor than does Oakwood or Chartiers City does, with a Shop n Save and the shopping center within a reasonable distance.

[Uptown kid]

I agree with all of the above.

[selltheburgh]

Originally Posted by steindle

I know that people suggest / discuss Brookline here sometimes, but I still think it's underrated relative to the East End. Brookline Boulevard is essentially Liberty Ave on the other side of the tunnel, surrounded by twice as much well-maintained square footage for your money and schools that are maintaining amidst a systemic decline.

Also, obviously I'm going to mention Troy Hill. It's mind-blowing to me that people are starting to pay $200k+ for houses in Upper Lawrenceville that are farther from Butler Street than Lowrie Street, when the same / better housing stock exists over on the Northside at 1/4 the price or less, in an area that is equally safe or safer. The amenities are not overwhelming but, for a community its size in 2014 Pittsburgh, they're still adequate / surprising. (E.g., Morningside has almost twice the population and probably 1/3 or 1/4 the business.) That said, I am pleasantly surprised at the extent to which the tide seems to have turned re: perception of Troy Hill on this forum. I think that the perception mirrors the reality, increasingly.

Also, you hear about Brighton Heights periodically, but Observatory Hill gets far fewer mentions. In my opinion, the housing there is incredible for the prices, and I imagine that one day the Baytree/Perrysyville area will start pulling in more business again.

I agree with all 3 but:

Brookline is huge and hilly. The areas closer to the Blvd may end up jumping in price in the next few years, but as you get further into the more post-war developments, they'll continue to be stable.

I agree that Troy Hill is going to appreciate, but I don't agree that Lowrie St is closer to Butler St than any part of 10th Ward (upper Lville). In fact, I'd argue that Troy Hill is as close to Butler St 3400 blocks as parts of Stanton Heights are to the 5200 blocks of Butler. The houses selling for bigger bucks in upper Lville are the first few blocks off of Butler and some of that architecture is pretty great. late 2013 and now 2014 are the years that upper Lawrenceville is going to pop. It already started to.

Obs Hill definitely has some great architecture, but they need a business district.


My personal prediction is that Garfield is going to change a lot in the next few years. I've been hearing more and more people talking about buying their first home there, looking for houses there, and generally interested in that area. Problem is that inventory is slim or sh!tty. I'm not predicting 200k sales in Garfield, but the prices will rise high enough to weed out bottom feeders, speculators and slum lords.

[FreightTrainRunning]

I did the full Fineview fitness trail in the Fall and was really impressed at that neighborhood. There's some great architecture up and and people seem to be fixing up their places and well, there's a fine view. No retail at all as far as I could tell but it's a pretty quick trip down to the flats of the Northside from up there.

[macharoni]

Originally Posted by selltheburgh

I agree that Troy Hill is going to appreciate, but I don't agree that Lowrie St is closer to Butler St than any part of 10th Ward (upper Lville). In fact, I'd argue that Troy Hill is as close to Butler St 3400 blocks as parts of Stanton Heights are to the 5200 blocks of Butler. The houses selling for bigger bucks in upper Lville are the first few blocks off of Butler and some of that architecture is pretty great. late 2013 and now 2014 are the years that upper Lawrenceville is going to pop. It already started to.

When Rialto Street reopens, it will be < 1 Mile by road from "top of Pig Hill" to the Doughboy Memorial.
Google Maps A to B = .9 Miles. Another 1000' = < 0.2 miles

[Evergrey]

When will Rialto reopen?