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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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On average, homes in Crafton, PA sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Crafton, PA over the last 12 months is $379,990, up 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Fully renovated multi-level home filled with natural light, flexible living spaces, and efficient zoned comfort throughout. This home has been thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, including a new kitchen, new furnace and AC units, and refinished original hardwood floors in the main living areas and bedrooms.The main living level features an open-concept living room, dining area, and
3-bedroom, 1-bath home situated on a corner lot in Crafton. This property is part of a required portfolio sale and must be purchased together with neighboring parcels (26 E Crafton Ave and 21 White St). The total purchase price reflects all included properties.
Conveniently located in the heart of Crafton, this well-maintained home offers a rare combination of comfort and investment opportunity. Featuring an open-concept layout with two bedrooms, a spacious living area, and a large deck overlooking Crafton Park and Pool, it’s perfect for everyday living or entertaining. The home includes a garage plus plenty of off street parking, new roof (4-2026), and
Set in an established neighborhood with sidewalks and mature trees, this classic Victorian-style home features a renovated interior, a large backyard and a detached garage. Situated nearby Thornburg Park, local schools, shops and restaurants, the home includes new windows, a new electrical panel and HVAC system. All the features that make older homes popular are present, including custom millwork
Michele Van BalenPIATT SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
Location, Location, Location! Amazing opportunity, centrally located in the heart of Crafton. Brick 2 story home with large rooms! Large beautiful covered porch. Close to downtown, shopping, everything!
This beautifully remodeled home nestled on a quiet residential street in the heart of Crafton offers the perfect blend of classic charm and modern upgrades. With 3 Bedrooms and 2 full Bathrooms, this home is ideal for those seeking comfort and space. The centerpiece of this house, the kitchen, has been meticulously updated with new cabinets, appliances and beautiful quartz countertops. Both
Income-producing duplex in Crafton — ideal for investors as it is currently tenant occupied. Both units are 2 bedroom, 1 bath with a living room, dining room and kitchen. Convenient off-street parking and separate basement laundry hookups for both units. Major capital improvements include: new roof (2026), a furnace approximately 2 years old in Unit 1, a furnace/AC in Unit 2 from about 2017, one
Great opportunity for investment property. Close proximity to public transportation. Tent pays electric and gas. Hardwood floors in both units with individual outdoor gathering spaces. Driveway spaces are designated for 2nd floor unit tenant.
Walk right into this classic architectural style sometimes known as colonial revival and relax on the covered 13x10 front porch with a morning beverage, then greet guests in the expansive 12 foot long ceramic tile foyer. Many newer touches have been combined with some original features with all new low maintenance vinyl flooring throughout the 1st floor, freshly painted top to bottom. The living
This is a three-unit building. Tenants pay gas and electric by separate meter. Water and sewage are one meter paid by owner. First floor apt is a large one bedroom with beautiful wood floors and decor fireplace in Livingroom. 2nd floor apt is a 2 bedroom with two balconies beautiful decor fireplace in LR. The tenant has been there for 25 yrs. The 3rd floor apt is a large studio apt. Each apt has
Craig KostelacCROWN REAL ESTATE & MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INC
Move in with no worries! Everything has been done to merge original architectural charm and modern updates. 3 traditional bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms. The 3rd floor could potentially be used as a 4th bedroom or an entertainment space. Open concept with french doors, exposed brick and original staircase railing. Large front porch. Spacious backyard. Detached 3 car garage. All brand new appliances
Fully updated 6 bedrooms house close to downtown. High ceiling,front porch and deck in the back. Sizeable bedrooms and bathrooms. Ideal location with quick access to airport,schools and downtown.
Welcome to this brand-new, never-lived-in home in desirable Collier Township, ideally located just off the Parkway West with quick access to major highways 376, 79, and 22—making commuting to downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh International Airport, and beyond a breeze. You’ll also love being just minutes from shopping, dining, and entertainment in the Robinson Town Centre area, as well as outdoor
Welcome to Mountvue Apartments – featuring studios, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments all with the best view in Pittsburgh! Every one of Mountvue’s apartments includes a sweeping view of the Pittsburgh skyline from your own private spacious balcony. Our apartments include updated stainless steel appliances, new countertops, central heating and cooling as well as spacious floorplans with
Fantastic opportunity to lease this FULLY FURNISHED two-year young townhouse situated in the Legacy Community in Collier Township. With plenty of modern finishes, this unit has an open floor plan with a light-filled living room, fully equipped kitchen with island, quartz countertops, tons of cabinet space and dining area. The three bedrooms and laundry are on the upper level. The primary suite
Charming 3-Bedroom Apartment with Spacious Upstairs Loft and Outdoor DeckThis beautifully updated 2-bedroom apartment offers a perfect blend of classic charm and modern amenities, making it a comfortable and inviting place to call home.Key Features:Bright Living Areas: Step into spacious rooms filled with natural light. The apartment features hardwood floors throughout the
Located in the charming suburb of Crafton, this well-maintained apartment building offers spacious 2 bedroom apartments designed for comfortable living. Each unit features a dishwasher and generous closet space, along with additional storage for your convenience. Residents enjoy the benefits of on-site laundry facilities, on-site management and maintenance, and a secured entry building for added
Property Id: 1625276Close to the city of Pittsburgh, the West End, and the Green Tree exit off I-376, 123 Clearview Avenue is a cheerful, 2-story, Cape Cod with a large furnished front porch, beautiful butcher block countertops, on-site laundry, and updated appliances -- including a brand new refrigerator and clothes dryer. A walk-in closet in the master, armoires in each of the
This is a 4 unit apartment building. A detached garage with an opener and 1 spot is included behind the house for each unit. This apartment is VERY close to Crafton Elementary and a 5 minute walk to the busway. Tenant pays all utilities. Contact me for showings. (application fee for credit and background check; No smoking, no felonies, no prior evictions, etc.)
Property Id: 1504968Welcome to your new home at 59 Baldwick Road, 15205 in the City of Pittsburgh, PA! This charming 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit is available for $940/month plus electric plus gas. Enjoy modern amenities such as a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, washer, and dryer. Off-street parking spot, on-site laundry, and proximity to parks make this the perfect place to call home.
With sprawling lawns with pine trees dividing one elegant home from the next, Thornburgh Borough is a rural setting close to the heart of Pittsburgh. “There is a nice quality of homes that are unique, with a lot of character,” says Austin Rusert of Coldwell Banker Realty, who has been selling homes in the area for six years. Although a friendly neighborhood, Rusert says residents enjoy their privacy as most folks “keep to themselves.”
Thornburg is located on Chartiers Creek, a tributary that divides Thornburg from the West End neighborhoods. The borough exemplifies early suburban planning, with some winding roads randomly intersecting. There aren’t sidewalks. However, the wide, uncongested streets allow for jogs or bike rides. “The yards are large and spaced out,” says Sara Leitera, Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway. This enables folks to get creative with the landscaping, which varies from a few trees to garden beds planted with heavy greenery and flower bushes. The homes also have driveways and garages.
“Thornburg is similar to Rosslyn Farms with unique and beautiful house architecture,” Leitera says. Homes in the area range from $361,000 and $647,000. There are several older homes in the neighborhood, including a single-family, 5-bedroom, 5-bath single-family home built in 1896 that goes for $565,000. A 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1904-single-family home can cost $500,000. A 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath brick ranch may sell for $423,000. Thornburgh’s Cap Index crime score sits at 3 out of 10, which is slightly lower than the national average of 4. On average, homes in the community sell within 59 days of landing on the market, which is lower than the national average of 44 days.
Students attend Montour School District, a public school system that earns an A rating on Niche for excellent academics, teachers and college prep. The school district has the region's highest Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) scores. Schools include Montour Elementary School, David E. Williams Middle School and Montour High School. All three schools have an A Niche grade. There are 6 colleges and universities local to the community, including Community College of Allegheny County.
Residents can continue to enjoy the pastoral scenery in Thornburg’s parks, which Rusert calls “a well-kept secret.” Once a golf course, Thornburg Conservation Park now serves as a place where residents can immerse in nature by hiking through the wooded trails, green as far as the eye can see, along burbling Chartiers Creek. Pet owners can bring along well-trained dogs who are free to run in the off-leash park. Meanwhile, children run around on the playground at multi-purpose Hamilton Road Park. Folks may channel their inner Michael Jordan and play a pick-up game of hoops or volley the ball on the tennis courts. At the Sam Pace Shelter, neighbors gather for the annual Memorial Day community picnic.
Residents of the borough have access to a couple of distinct restaurant options. Fireside Inn, a dimly lit tavern, is where people enjoy drinks at the bar during Steelers and Pirates games while snacking on fried pickles and wings. Meanwhile, Sapporo Japanese Steak House serves hibachi meals with fried rice grilled fresh in front of them for dinner and a show. For groceries, there are two local Shop 'n Save and Whole Foods Market.
The Pittsburgh Regional Transit buses serve the area for those in need of public transit. Thornburg is only about 18 minutes or 4 miles from downtown Pittsburgh via W Steuben St. Residents live among enchanting woods and rural scenery in large, gorgeous homes.
Property Mix - Square Feet
Crafton Has More Owners
Rental Home Trends
Number of Homes for Rent
3
Median Rent
$3,000
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,195
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,195
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,800
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,900
Median Condo Rent
$1,500
Demographics
Total Population
5,436
Median Age
42
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$68,794
Below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$88,287
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.5%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
36.7%
Advanced Degrees
14.4%
% Population in Labor Force
69.7%
On par with the national average
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
49''
Area Factors
Fairly friendly
Bike Score®®
50/ 100
Fairly friendly
Walk Score®®
50/ 100
Somewhat friendly
Transit Score®®
30/ 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic
Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.
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