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Small-town heart on the Ohio River
Before astronaut Michael Fincke broke what was then the American record for spending the most time in space, he called Emsworth, Pennsylvania, home. Emsworth is a quaint borough on the Ohio River, less than 5 miles north of Pittsburgh. Its residents enjoy nearby hiking trails, local eateries, quiet streets and historic homes. “Emsworth has a very nice, small-town feel,” says Jennifer Waters, a native Pittsburgher and local Realtor with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. “It’s got a lot of community spirit. Every year, they do a Christmas event at the fire hall with a horse and carriage. There’s a fun Halloween parade down the main street, Center Avenue, too. It’s popular for families. You’ll see kids out biking, playing — there’s a lot for them to do.”
Brick homes with driveways can be found throughout Emsworth.
Emsworth is a quiet neighborhood in Pennsylvania.
Residents can enjoy a quick baseball game in Emsworth.
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From Victorian grandeur to midcentury charm
“For the school district it’s in, Emsworth is very affordable,” Waters says. “The homes tend to be older; most are 100 or 75 years old now. They’re midsized houses with a lot of character on smaller lots, so it’s a nice entry-level for first-time homebuyers.” While a handful of properties built in the 1850s predate Emsworth’s incorporation in 1896, most properties in the borough cropped up between 1900 and the 1950s, with the median year built being 1935. The area’s older homes include Victorians and Tudor Revivals. American Foursquares, Craftsman bungalows and Colonial Revivals came later. Midcentury ranch-style homes joined the community last, often raised to best utilize Emsworth’s hilly landscape. Many properties have narrow driveways, but residents can rely on street parking when guests are over. Emsworth is also home to a couple of condominium buildings, such as Walnut Ridge. Overall list prices range from $109,000 to $477,000.
There are a variety of home styles in Emsworth.
House with attached garage and driveways can be found in Emsworth.
You can find many brick style homes in Emsworth.
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The A.W. Beattie Career Center
The borough of Emsworth is served by the Avonworth School District, rated with an overall A-minus by Niche and ranked No. 25 on Niche’s list of the Pittsburgh area’s best school districts. Students can start their academic career at Avonworth Primary Center, rated with a B-minus on Niche. For grades 3 through 6, students can attend Avonworth Elementary. This elementary school is rated with an A-minus on Niche, as are Avonworth Middle and Avonworth High. First-year students at Avonworth High get acclimated to high-school life in their 9th-grade academy program, in which they’ll take a semester-long course that explores career paths and helps form helpful academic habits. Students can also apply to the A.W. Beattie Career Center, an extension of nine school districts, including Avonworth.
Marmo Park and Vinegar Hollow
Options for outdoor recreation in Emsworth are within walking distance of most homes in the borough. On the west side, Marmo Park features a colorful playground, tennis courts and a perfect hill for sledding. Folks can practice their pitches at the ballfield next to it. On the neighborhood’s east side, right on the edge of the borough, Vinegar Hollow is a protected wooded area striped by more than 2 miles of trails and a babbling creek.
Marmo Community Park offers fun outdoor activities for residents in Emsworth.
Children in Emsworth enjoy the playground at Marmo Community Park.
Visitors can use the restrooms at Marmo Community Park in Emsworth.
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Chev & Rachel’s Family Diner
“Emsworth is very small; there’s no grocery store there, but shopping is only 5 or 10 minutes away,” Waters says. “The main street has some little storefronts and local businesses. Chev’s is a really cute diner there.” Chev & Rachel’s Family Diner is a family-owned and -operated neighborhood hub for breakfast and lunch. Locals enjoy its piping hot coffee, crispy home fries and quick service, which is why tables fill up so fast. Delectable dinners await at Café Notte, an award-winning, family-owned and -operated Italian restaurant and bar. Right in the neighborhood, the Cafe Notte staff cook up a storm with locally sourced ingredients, as well as homemade bread and pasta.As for where to restock the pantry, it’s only a 3-mile drive to the nearest grocery store, Giant Eagle Supermarket, which is right next to The Home Depot off Camp Horne Road.
Chev and Rachel's Family Diner offers locals fine dining in Emsworth.
Café Notte is a local favorite in Emsworth.
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Easy commute to downtown Pittsburgh
“Emsworth is a great place to live for commuters,” Waters says. Interstate 79 can be accessed with ease by taking Camp Horne Road out of the north side. Alternatively, residents can leave the borough via the south side, taking Ohio River Boulevard/PA Route 65 all the way downtown, avoiding the parkway entirely. As for carless commutes, Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus stops can be found along main roads like Center Avenue and Route 65.
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