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Braddock's rich history based in battle and steel
Braddock has a rich history, dating back to days before America’s foundations. The neighborhood gets its name from the general who fought in the Battle of Monongahela during the French and Indian War in 1755. Today, Braddock’s Battlefield History Center celebrates this history. Later, after Pittsburgh’s establishment, Braddock became the center of steel production, with Andrew Carnegie building the Edgar Thompson Steel Works factory in 1873. The factory is one of the last of its kind left functioning in the region, maintaining the area’s more industrial feel and highlighting its roots. Beyond the steel mill, Braddock’s streets are more residential, featuring turn-of-the-century homes and occasional Gothic architecture like the Carnegie Library.
Braddock History Center sign is right on the building to guide people to the entrance.
Braddock is known for the massive US Steel plant located in the town.
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Hilltop golf courses and steel sites managed by the National Parks
Grand View Golf Club takes up 160 acres of the hilltop and overlooks Edgar Thompson. To the west of Braddock, the Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark further celebrates the industrial roots of the area. These types of furnaces are some of the few left in the region that people can tour to learn about steel production. “There’s a lot of biking and hiking trails,” says Broker Jason Mazzei with Realty One Group Gold Standard. “A lot of bicycle groups meet up.” These trails include the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP), which runs for 150 miles from Cumberland, Maryland to downtown Pittsburgh. Bikers and walkers can follow the course just across the Monongahela River from Braddock. Kennywood is also on this side of the river, providing some of the most thrilling rollercoasters in the country. “You do have the river right there. There’s a lot of boating activity, but not any marinas or restaurants where the boats can go,” Mazzei says. “It’s more of a pass-through area for boats to get where they want to go.”
Grand View Golf Club is a difficult course with steep slopes and drop offs, located in Braddock.
Carrie Furnace is a historic steel blast furnace located in Braddock, PA.
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Braddock's turn-of-the-century foursquares with front porches
Braddock is full of older foursquares and traditional farmhouses. Homes are close enough to appear to be rowhomes but are actually detached. Most houses in Braddock feature front porches that many residents fill with outdoor furniture and the occasional potted plant. Front yards are often just a couple of feet of space, but property owners mark them off with fences. Some houses sit on a slight incline, with stone steps connecting porches to Braddock’s wide sidewalks. While some people can park on the street, alleyways behind homes often include detached garages. Most homes in Braddock list for below $100,000, though some properties might cost closer to $200,000.
Four Squares are the most common type of architectural home in Braddock.
Modern new builds stand out amongst Braddock's old four squares.
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Buses along Braddock Avenue connect the neighborhood
Braddock Avenue is the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare, lined with businesses and restaurants. Buses also run along this avenue to connect residents to neighborhood amenities, like the Allegheny Health Network Urgent Care Center – Braddock. “For the older part of Braddock on the hill, you’ll probably need a car to get places,” Mazzei says. Rankin Bridge crosses the Monongahela to link Braddock with Whitaker and Kennywood. Just a bit past Swissvale, I-376 takes residents the 11 miles to downtown Pittsburgh and 30 to Pittsburgh International Airport.
The old Ohringer sign still stands tall in the center of downtown Braddock.
The extensive bus service in Braddock takes residents to and from West Mifflin.
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Athletic opportunities at Woodland Senior High
Students in Braddock attend Turtle Creek Elementary STEAM Academy, which receives a C-plus from Niche. Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy scores a C with Niche. Woodland Senior High School offers several sports to students, from football and basketball to bowling and rifle. The school earns a B-minus from Niche and ranks as the 67th-best public high school for athletes in Pennsylvania.
Turtle Creek Elementary STEAM Academy welcomes young students.
Woodland Hills Senior High School pulls in teens from multiple nearby neighborhoods.
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Braddock's urban farm and sandwich shops
Portogallo Peppers N’AT is a Braddock staple, selling sandwiches topped with pepper spreads. The restaurant sells the spreads in jars for customers to take home with them. People can also come here to enjoy live music every night. For Mexican, folks can head over to Brassero Grill. Grow Pittsburgh maintains Braddock Farms, an urban farm site in the center of the neighborhood featuring a greenhouse and a roadside farm stand. The farm sells the produce it grows there, but also partners with other local farmers to provide more options. It also offers hands-on educational programs to teach kids and adults how to garden. For groceries, Braddock Hills Shopping Center has a Giant Eagle, just 1.2 miles away. Over 1.5 miles away, there’s an Aldi off Ardmore Boulevard.
Peppers N At of Braddock constantly has a line up of local bands playing.
Volunteers at Braddock Farms prepare the fields for gardening.
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Local fall festivals and sports games in downtown Pittsburgh
Every October, Braddock Farms hosts the Fall Festival, where residents can gather to decorate pumpkins and watch demonstrations for making cider. Also in October, the Festival of Combustion celebrates the steel industry with steel and glass demonstrations, flame throwers, live music and food trucks. At Kennywood, Fall Fantasy Parades run through August, featuring over 130 local university and high school bands. Because the neighborhood is so close to downtown, people can also head into the city for Steelers and Pirates games.
Trains passing through Braddock
Train tracks run between Washington Avenue and the Monongahela River. Residents living along this street might hear the trains as they pass.
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Parks in this Area
Frick Park
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Tennis
Les Getz Memorial Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Playground
Collingwood Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Barney Park
Baseball/Softball
Homestead Labyrinth
Picnic Area
Chalfant Park
Braddock Hills Walking Park
Transit
Airport
Pittsburgh International
40 min drive
Bus
Braddock Ave & 6th St
Bus
Braddock Ave & 2nd St
Bus
Braddock Ave & Turtle Crk Mental Health Ctr
Bus
Verona St & Mapleview Dr
Bus
4th St & Corey
Bus
Braddock Ave & Line
Bus
Corey Ave & Mills
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Braddock
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Braddock, PA sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Braddock, PA over the last 12 months is $72,120, up 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Who's looking for two homes for the price of one?! That age-old plan... live in one and rent the other! The first floor of the front house has a great size living space, formal dining room, and a large kitchen. It's not the wide-angle lens doing its work here, these rooms really are spacious with nice, tall ceilings! Three bedrooms and a full bath on the upper level. Half bath in the basement is
Dorothy KlingensmithHOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Who's looking for two homes for the price of one?! That age-old plan... live in one and rent the other! The first floor of the front house has a great size living space, formal dining room, and a large kitchen. It's not the wide-angle lens doing its work here, these rooms really are spacious with nice, tall ceilings! Three bedrooms and a full bath on the upper level. Half bath in the basement is
Dorothy KlingensmithHOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,555
Median Age
40
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$22,624
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$35,202
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.4%
College Graduates
11.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.9%
% Population in Labor Force
42.6%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
63/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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