Townhomes for Sale in Montrose Hill, Blawnox

Montrose Hill in Blawnox, PA, is a small, well-maintained neighborhood nestled between Blawnox, O’Hara Township, and Route 28. The area features a variety of home styles, from early 1900s prewar homes to bi-levels and split-levels from the 1970s and 1980s, as well as larger New Traditional homes developed in the 2000s and 2010s. The neighborhood is part of the highly rated Fox Chapel School District, with O’Hara Elementary School, Dorseyville Middle School, and Fox Chapel Area High School all receiving top marks. Montrose Hill offers quick access to riverside commercial hubs via Freeport Road and is an 11-mile drive from downtown Pittsburgh. Public transit is available with PRT bus stops on Freeport Road. Local features include Raymond A. Schafer Jr. Memorial Park, which offers basketball and baseball facilities, a playground, and community events like summer picnics and a Halloween parade. Boat owners can enjoy seasonal dock slips at The Docks at Bell Harbor. While the neighborhood itself has limited commercial options, nearby Blawnox provides dining and entertainment, including Maenam Thai, the Starlite Lounge, and Moondog’s live music bar. The Waterworks Mall and AHN Harmar Neighborhood Hospital are both 4 miles away. The Montrose Hill Civic Association keeps residents informed and engaged with community events. However, homes along River Road may experience flooding during heavy rain.