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Community-driven borough saves local park 8 miles from Pittsburgh
Aspinwall, 8 miles from Pittsburgh, may seem like any other suburban neighborhood with its rows of tight-knit homes surrounded by rectangular lawns and sidewalks. But this borough has a dedicated community within it. Once a scrap yard and a marina, Aspinwall Riverfront Trail Park was restored by the charitable community to the green landscape it is today. “It was going to be a parking lot,” says Debbie McManus, owner of Lynlott Miniatures Dollhouse Junction. “It was an amazing story, Susan Crookston made it happen. I had her as a customer once; she has a dream and then she wants it. We had to raise a lot of money in a short amount of time, but it did not seem impossible to Susan. Everyone pitched in, children mowed lawns and had lemonade stands. Moms held fundraisers. Then local charitable organizations took an interest and backed it up. There’s a lot of generous people in this area.” Thanks to the locals, the park is now a popular destination for weddings, picnics and enjoying nature. Homes in Aspinwall have personality, be it a brick facing painted in a light yellow, windows with coral accents or an uneven stone facing, there is at least one unique element on each build. A brick path leads residents onto Commercial Avenue where they may window shop or grab a bite to eat. During the day, children may attend school in the Fox Chapel Area School District, listed as one of the best school districts in Pennsylvania. The area receives a 2 out of 10 on the CAP Index crime tracking database. The national average is 4.
Welcome to Aspinwall, a warm and iniviting neighborhood.
Trees line the sidewalks in Aspinwall.
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Sauer Buildings Historic District
Brick roads line most numbered streets, flanked by flat-faced Colonial Revivals and Foursquares with pointed rooves, oriel windows and shallow porches. Most residences are alley-load homes and leave more room for street parking, which many residents rely on. Homes of cobbled-together concrete and stone come together alongside evenly lain brick builds with copper oriels to create nine homes overlooking Aspinwall known as the Sauer Buildings Historic District. Made by a German architect who constructed several churches in Pittsburgh, Frederick Sauer’s collection of homes is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Aspinwall offers various housing options including multifamily homes and condos, which range from $150,000 to $500,000. Single-family homes range from $150,000 to $425,000, while larger homes with four or more bedrooms range from $500,000 to $750,000.
Aspinwall is a quiet neighborhood in Philadelphia.
Cottage style houses are commonly found in Aspinwall.
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A-plus rated schools with award-winning arts and music programs
Children may attend Kerr Elementary School and Dorseyville Middle School. Students advance to Fox Chapel Area High School, which has student-run clubs that cover community outreach, environmental justice, special interests and self-improvement. The FCA district is known for its award-winning arts and music programs, specifically its visual arts program, which received a Program of Distinction in the Visual Arts from the Middle States Association Commission. Kerr, Dorseyville and Fox Chapel receive an A-plus from Niche and are listed as some of the best public schools in the Pittsburgh/Pennsylvania area.
Forging connections and crafting memories at Kerr Elementary School.
Students in Blawnox can attend Dorseyville Middle School.
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Miniatures and award-winning pizza
A row of homes is hidden between a pizzeria and a deli, each intricately painted and displaying hand-made furniture and scenes of kittens playing under tables or couples cooking together. One of the last of its kind, Lynlott Miniatures Dollhouse Junction receives visitors from around the world. “What I love is seeing grandparents come in with their grandchildren and experience it together,” says McManus. Next door, Pittsburgh staple Caliente Pizza & Draft House, also known as the Official Pizza of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Official Pizza of the Pittsburgh Marathon, serves residents sports-themed pies and draft beers. For craft cocktails in an upscale setting, residents visit Cornerstone. After a good meal, residents head to Aspinwall RiverTrail Park to enjoy Oat Milk Ice Cream or a fresh salad at Farmer X Baker. Residents find groceries and other necessities at Giant Eagle Market District along the Allegheny River.
Caliente Pizza and Draft House in Aspinwall is always bustling with activity.
Lynlott Miniatures Dollhouse Junction in Aspinwall is a unique sight to see when in town.
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Aspinwall Riverfront Trail Park and Aspinwall Recreation Area
Set to be a parking lot and preserved by the people of Aspinwall, Riverfront Trail Park now serves as an 11-acre green space where residents may rent boats or walk the trails. Tom Otterness’s Playground, a giant bronze figure, encourages children to climb atop its back and slide down its legs. Little league meet-ups and pick-up basketball games are frequent occurrences at the Aspinwall Recreation Area, a haven for sports lovers, with several sports fields and a covered area for team parties and picnics.
At Aspinwall Recreation Area in the summer time, your kids can cool off at the spray park.
Allegheny Rivertrail Park Docks is a great place for Aspinwall residents to go swimming.
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Halloween parade and Penguin Parade
“Halloween is like looking at a film. It’s like you’re on a movie set,” says Herrmann. “They all dress up, parents and children.” The Aspinwall Volunteer Fire Department hosts a costume parade outside the municipal building during Halloween, and locals decorate their homes while shelling out gallons of candy. Locals can witness a Penguin Parade at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium or participate in events such as the Sip & Swirl cocktail night and annual holiday events. Those looking to attend religious services may visit Community United Methodist Church, Aspinwall Presbyterian Church and Saint Scholastica Church.
Route 28 and bus stops
Route 28 bisects the borough, connecting to Interstate 279 and making the Pittsburgh International Airport a 25-mile trip. Aspinwall is mainly car-dependent, but there are bike lanes along Route 8 and a few main roadways. The area is walkable, with sidewalks and walking trails, though public transport is limited. Bus stops are only accessible along Freeport Road and within the Giant Eagle Market District.
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On average, homes in Aspinwall, PA sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Aspinwall, PA over the last 12 months is $418,250, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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