$150,118Average Value$139Average Price per Sq Ft13Homes For Sale
Local businesses build community 17 miles from Pittsburgh
An old boxcar with wood paneling serving hot dogs and hamburgers sits beside a railroad crossing sign on South 3rd Street in Elizabeth, 17 miles from Pittsburgh. Occasionally, residents may encounter a baby goat or a calf near the local diner from the owner’s farm. Local restaurants and retail locations run by residents are common in Elizabeth, as are old buildings and homes converted into storefronts. Simply You Soap & Candle Co. has sold its candles and lotions out of an old train station that was built in 1889. Local businesses in the downtown area of Elizabeth businesses give back to the community through engaging events like a farmers market and parades.
Simply You Soap & Candle Company is the perfect place to pick up a gift in Elizabeth.
Come in and enjoy yourself at Firewhistle Brewing in Elizabeth.
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Homemade meals in vintage buildings
The scent of shea butter wafts from the wick of a candle labeled Breathe. The flame is blown out, and the wax is poured onto an outstretched hand to be used as lotion. Lotion candles are one of the many hand-made products sold by Simply You Soap & Candle Co. Operating out of an old train station, the location sells head-to-toe products and then some, offering candles and pet products as well. Another family-owned self-care retailer, Snowy’s Chocolates Espresso & Ice Cream, started as a food truck and then transitioned to selling chocolates and other sweet treats in a brick-and-mortar location on South 2nd Avenue. Café One Eleven is a new breakfast and lunch eatery that serves American diner food. Rockwell’s Red Lion Restaurant, located in an old bank, serves patrons jumbo lump crab meat on warm bread and Reubens on rye beside brick walls and an open fireplace. Residents visit Fellini’s Pizzeria, a chain pizza joint, for a pizza or a hoagie. Burgers and hotdogs are purchased from Elizabeth Express Kitchen Car, an old boxcar, and a staple in the community. A popular local watering hole, Market Street Saloon, is where residents can chat, drink, and play pool. Residents purchase groceries at the nearby Giant Eagle Supermarket.
If you want great food and service come to Rockwell's Red Lion Restaurant in Elizabeth.
Meet up with friends at Cafe One Eleven in Elizabeth.
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Small businesses sponsor big events
“The Farmers Market started during COVID with five or six vendors,” says Cheryl McNulty, co-owner with Steve and Stephanie Ziacan of Simply You Candles & Soap. “It’s now grown to almost fifty.” Plum Street is blocked off every second Saturday for the Farmers Market from May through October. Residents may connect with local vendors and every product is handmade or homegrown. In April, dogs dressed as sharks or hot dogs parade down Plum Street. Candelore’s Barking Beauties, a local shop now spread throughout Pennsylvania, sponsors the event, and prizes for the best costume are handed out. To kick off the holiday season, the small businesses in the area host Light-Up Elizabeth Borough, featuring dance performances, a holiday market and horse-drawn carriages from Caustelot Farms. Residents attending religious services visit The First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth, Anglican Church of the Transfiguration, Iglesia Cristiana Cristo la unica Esperanza and other houses of worship in the area.
Get a prime vendor spot at Plum Street Saturday Morning Market next to the river in Elizabeth.
Make new friends at Plum Street Saturday Morning Market in Elizabeth.
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SAP program at Elizabeth Forward High School
“One of the things people move here for Is the school district,” says Janna Sandleitner, Realtor with Realty Association. The Elizabeth Forward School District serves the area, which receives an A-minus from Niche and is listed as one of the best districts in the Pittsburgh area. Children may attend William Penn Elementary School and Elizabeth Forward Middle School. Students advance to Elizabeth Forward Senior High School. All three schools receive a B-plus. Elizabeth Forward has a Student Assistance Program to help students struggling with personal problems. SAP uses counseling services and other outside agencies to give students the care and attention they need to succeed.
Elizabeth Forward High School prepares students of Elizabeth for the real world.
Elizabeth Forward Middle School is the cornerstone of the Elizabeth community.
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Single-family homes starting at $50,000
Homes are built on hilly terrain surrounded by thick trees on medium, manicured lots with trimmed hedges. There are no sidewalks in the residential areas of Elizabeth. Instead, lawns meet the edge of wide roadways. Foursquare, ranch and French Provincial-style homes range from $50,000 to $200,000, with multifamily homes ranging from $100,000 to $200,000.
You can find the home style that fits you in Elizabeth.
Elizabeth has French Provincial style homes in the neighborhood.
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Fishing in Monongahela River and Youghiogheny River
Elizabeth Riverfront Park borders the area and has a dock for boats on the Monongahela River. Anglers may catch bass, catfish, bluegill, and other freshwater fish. Kayaking, canoeing and boating on the river are also popular pastimes. Another location for fishing and kayaking is the Youghiogheny River, which cuts through neighboring Elizabeth Township. Residents watch the sunset from the open green space at Duke Park, which has a covered picnic table and a playground.
See if the fish are biting at Elizabeth Riverfront Park.
Shoot some hoops at Duke Park.
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Commuters use Route 51
Route 51 cuts through the area, and residents may catch the bus on 3rd Street to Downtown Pittsburgh. There are sidewalks Downtown Elizabeth, and residents may visit various shops and restaurants on foot.
You can find PRT bus stops in Elizabeth that will take you where you need to go.
Elizabeth is a town that is full of history that goes back hundreds of years.
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Important to know
Elizabeth is bordered by the Monongahela River, and flooding may occur during heavy rainfall. This area receives 41 inches of rain and 40 inches of snow annually.
You have everything that you need right here in Elizabeth.
Take your boat out on the river and enjoy a view of Elizabeth from the water.
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Move right in to this recently renovated single living home. You'll love the spacious kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, larger bedrooms, enormous bath with soaker tub and shower with dual shower head system, as well as a laundry area with its own separate entrance from the front deck. Two off-street parking spaces and a nice, flat back yard with storage shed complete this simple,
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Updated and spacious farmhouse nestled on approximately 3.4 picturesque private acres, offering a perfect blend of character and modern convenience. A covered front porch welcomes you into the main floor, featuring a cozy living room accented by exposed brick. The formal dining room showcases a decorative fireplace and an original built-in hutch, adding timeless charm. The beautifully updated
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Hidden behind old growth forests, Blaine Hill is a residential pocket rising above Elizabeth Borough known for quiet streets and close-knit community bolstered by the service and events provided by the Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Company. “I grew up walking around Blaine Hill with my friends. People help one another, it’s just a nice, quiet little community,” says Devie Rollison, a Realtor with Realty ONE Group Gold Standard who lives in Elizabeth. A stone’s throw from small businesses and bordered by Route 51, Blaine Hill is positioned near small-town amenities and commuter hubs throughout the Monongahela River Valley and beyond.
Most of Blaine Hill’s homes sit on sloping, grassy grids rising from steeper entry roads along McKeesport Road. A mix of small single-family homes built from the early 1900s through the midcentury like National gable-front styles with front porches and bungalows sell for $60,000 to $200,000 depending on square footage and upkeep levels. Subdivisions plotted in the 1960s and 1970s up Cemetery Road take on a longer, more winding form, lined by ranch-style homes and bi-levels in a variety of styles that sell for $100,000 to $300,000. Throughout Blaine Hill, homes are typically fringed by neat landscaping, decorated front porches and a mature tree or two. Although there are no sidewalks, the streets are quiet enough for walking or biking.
Route 51 runs along the eastern edge of Blaine Hill and over the Monongahela River, providing a 16-mile drive into downtown Pittsburgh. While most rely on personal vehicles to get around, residents can head into Elizabeth Borough and hop on the last stop of the PRT Elizabeth Flyer bus to travel toward Pittsburgh or Clairton which is just 3 miles away.
Blaine Hill’s sole restaurant is The Barn & Barrel Bar & Grill, a country-themed joint known for barbecue and American bar staples and a dining room decorated with Western murals and the occasional saddle-shaped chair. The small parking lot at DeCarlo’s Market at the corner of McKeesport and Lovedale roads is not a deterrent to locals heading to the fan-favorite grocer and deli. “They have the best hoagies, the best fresh fruit and veggies, candy – they have everything,” Rollison says. “The family that owns it is the sweetest. They remember you and ask how your family is when you’re there.” Along McKeesport Road and into Elizabeth Borough locals can shop for essentials at Giant Eagle or CVS or find specialty restaurants and shops ranging from Frosty Cone to Simply You Soap & Candle Company within a mile of Blaine Hill.
The only designated green space in Blaine Hill is the ballfield and pavilion owned by the Volunteer Fire Company off Kendall Way, a rentable area known for holding family reunions and graduation parties. Down the hill in Elizabeth Borough, boaters can set out onto the Monongahela River from the public Elizabeth Monongahela River Boat Access. Nearby at Duke Park, also called Jacob’s Park, locals can find a handful of community park amenities in the middle of a grassy field including a basketball court and playground.
Kids start off at William Penn Elementary School and continue to Elizabeth Forward Middle School and Elizabeth Forward High School which each earn a B-plus from Niche. Elizabeth Forward High School is known for producing Gene Kelly Award-winning musicals, which made a 2023 auditorium fire especially devastating. A new, larger auditorium and gymnasium are expected to be completed in 2025 and 2026.
While the Blaine Hill Volunteer Fire Company puts on large and small events throughout the year, Blaine Hill Community Day is one of the most anticipated. Event sponsors set up booths filled with raffle prizes and carnival games in the VFC parking lot, joined by food trucks and bounce houses and rides in the neighboring field. In the evening, revelers gather for a parade and eventually end the night watching a fireworks show.
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Demographics
Total Population
1,351
Median Age
43
Population under 18
23%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$43,984
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$62,976
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.9%
College Graduates
19.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®®
18/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®®
63/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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