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Quiet, small-town feel close to Pittsburgh
Avalon residents are getting ready to celebrate their town’s 150th birthday in 2025. Throughout that time, the little neighborhood just north of Pittsburgh has maintained its small-town charm. Original American Foursquares and stick homes sit along faded brick streets with sidewalks connecting to corner playlots and larger neighborhood parks. “Local coffee shops, grocery stores, microbreweries and more are only steps away,” Allison Gannon says. The top real estate agent with Howard Hanna and local resident Gannon adds, “It’s very centrally located with easy access to Pittsburgh – but at the same time, it’s a pretty quiet community.”
Avalon is a key destination in the Ohio River valley and is not far from Downtown Pittsburgh.
Avalon is less that seven miles from Downtown Pittsburgh making it a great place to call home.
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American Foursquares and stick homes on faded brick streets
Most homes in Avalon date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s, but some boxy raised-ranch houses were added around the 1960s. Along the concrete, riddled sidewalks, American Foursquares and tall stick homes are arranged neatly on tree-covered residential blocks. Some houses only offer street parking, while others feature alleys that lead to backyard garages. The neighborhood is arranged in a densely packed grid pattern, making it easy for residents to walk to the park or visit their neighbors. Yards here are on the smaller side, with most having just enough room to let the dog out or enjoy a cup of coffee on the back patio. In Avalon, homes typically fall within the $175,000 to $225,000 range, but some of the recently updated properties cost closer to $300,000.
Avalon has classic four square homes that line the streets of the area.
The trees surround the homes in Avalon setting a beautiful scene for residents.
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Just 7 miles from Downtown Pittsburgh
Fixed route buses stop along California Avenue, connecting locals to Downtown Pittsburgh in fewer than 7 miles. Ohio River Boulevard is a local highway that sits on the far west side of Avalon. Locals can follow this road north to Interstate 79 and quickly get to work in Neville Township or spend the day shopping in Cranberry Township. Heading the other way, drivers can quickly access Downtown Pittsburgh or hop on Interstate 376 to arrive at the airport.
Public transportation is a convenient way to travel for residents in Avalon.
Avalon was named after the legendary island of Avalon ("land of apples") on account of several orchards in the area.
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Walkable restaurants along California Avenue
The smell of hand-tossed dough wafts out from Pizza Pronto’s red-brick building on California Avenue. Down the road, locals stop by Hide-A-Way Tavern to grab a drink and play a round of pool with neighbors. Residents can walk across the street and take home a pack of local brews from Avalon Beer. Just a block away, Mia Madre Trattoria is a BYOB Italian restaurant best known for its veal pasta dishes and friendly service. All the supermarket essentials are found a bit further down the road at Kuhn’s Market. While residents can find national chains along Ohio River Boulevard, Big Shot Bob’s is the local fast-food choice, with wings, subs and easy snacks.
Pronto's Pizza in Avalon offers pizza and hoagies to go for local residents.
The Hide A Way Tavern has been around Avalon for decades.
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Grow fresh tomatoes in the community garden
Kids grab their bats and baseball caps and head down to Avalon Community Park for practice after school. During the Summer, families can head to the community pool to cool off after a baseball game. Paved sidewalks make it easy for parents to stroll little ones to the two tot playlots on Birmingham Avenue. Neighbors can rent a plot at the community garden and grow their own fresh tomatoes and wildflowers. On rainy days, Avalon’s public library provides a great place to relax and learn something new.
Kids walk to Avalon Elementary
Students can attend Northgate public schools, all of which score a B-minus on Niche. Neighborhood kids can walk to Avalon Elementary for kindergarten through sixth grade. A new greenhouse is currently being built for the science and life skills classes at Northgate Middle School. Northgate Senior High students can study childhood education, automotive technology and a host of other professions at the A.W. Beattie Career Center.
Avalon Elementary School is part of the Northgate School District and is guiding the youth of Avalon.
The Northgate Middle/High School serves the Bellevue and Avalon communities.
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Celebrate with neighbors at North Boroughs Community Day
Avalon and the surrounding neighborhoods come together each Summer to kick off the Fourth of July festivities at the North Boroughs Community Day. Nearly 1,000 residents gather at Avalon Community Park every year for a night filled with classic carnival food, live music and more family fun. At the end of the day, locals crowd the field to watch a spectacular fireworks display before heading home.
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