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History and community on Pittsburgh's West Side
Crafton isn’t a cookie-cutter community of turnkey new builds with identical designs - Pittsburgh buyers turn to this West Side suburb for its historic character and charm. The larger Crafton Borough is an independent municipality just outside the city, with two business districts and several suburban communities dating from its founding in 1892 through midcentury developments and beyond. Very few homes were built after 1950 in this part of town– most residential construction falls closer to 1900, offering buyers desirable details like original wood flooring and elaborate molding. It’s a front-porch community full of families who have lived here for generations.
Crafton is home to a variety of architectural styles of homes.
Crafton remember the residents who served bravely with this monument at the Municipal Building.
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Victorian designs on brick cobbled streets
The grassy hillsides are rugged on this side of town, where aging sidewalks connect each narrow corridor. “People really like it for its large historic homes,” says Sara Leitera, Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway and frequent West Side seller. “It’s a cute little town with pretty houses.” Multi-story Victorian-style properties with wraparound porches mix with cozy Craftsman designs and cottages. The brick-cobbled Belvidere Street’s spacious estates cost more than something on the smaller side needing a few renovations. Crafton homes start around $100,000 and reach $400,000, fluctuating based on the property size and level of updates. Prices trend slightly higher than the city’s average, which landed around $215,000 at the end of 2023.
Crafton has a variety of large slingle family homes that are close in proximity to one another.
Crafton is home to a variety of architectural styles of homes.
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Fresh air at Crafton Park
Crafton homeowners head to the neighborhood’s namesake park for fun in the fresh air. Old oaks and maples shade dog walkers during Pittsburg’s warmer seasons and kids flock to the park’s snow-covered slopes in the winter. The pool has views overlooking the grassy west side and locals tend to the community garden year-round. It’s where the community hosts most of its events, including the Celebration of Lights at the beginning of December, when families get together for festive crafts, live music, and to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Get lost on the wooded paths of Thornburg Park.
Families in the Ingram neighborhood gather on nice days at Foster Park.
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Carlynton Junior-Senior High offers a world language program
Kids can attend Crafton Elementary, rated B-minus on Niche, from kindergarten through 6th grade and continue to Carlynton Junior-Senior High, rated C-plus, to earn their diplomas. High schoolers can enroll in a comprehensive World Language program, which earned a prestigious Golden Glove Award from the Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association Exemplary Program in 2015. The Carlynton School District is known for its low student-teacher ratios and community partnerships with institutions like Carnegie Mellon University and the Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Support Network.
Carlynton Junior-Senior High School is located in Robinson.
Crafton Elementary school serves the children of the Crafton area with early development.
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Errands at Crafton Ingram Shopping Center
The Crafton Ingram Shopping Center is off the main road, where locals shop for groceries at Giant Eagle Supermarket and tackle other errands at pharmacies, banks and home improvement stores. There are also a few neighborhood restaurants in town, including Hanlon’s Café, a decades-old Pittsburgh staple and a convenient stop for a quick bite to eat. Crafton’s nearby downtown district is walkable at about a half-mile from Crafton’s tree-lined streets and a growing hub for businesses ranging from the popular Sarafino’s Homestyle Italian to Kneaded Tranquility, a massage therapy center and the Crafton Public Library. Locals continue east into Downtown Pittsburgh for nightlife and culture.
Giant Eagle is where Crafton residents go for their groceries.
The Crafton Ingram Shopping Center provides many essentials for the residents of Crafton.
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Short downtown commutes via Lincoln Highway
The short trip from Crafton to Downtown Pittsburgh is less than 5 miles, helpful to many homeowners who commute into the city for a day at the office. Lincoln Highway runs straight through town, routing drivers across the Monongahela River and right into the city center, typically a 15-minute ride, barring major traffic delays. The Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) West Busway line makes stops on major connecting streets throughout the neighborhood for those who prefer a car-free ride around town.
Crafton is about a 20min drive from downtown Pittsburgh.
The PRT is readily available in Crafton for easy accessibility to many destinations.
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