Small-town charm and highly rated schools in Leet Township
Whether you’re looking for proximity to downtown Pittsburgh, small-town events or a highly desirable school system, you’ll find options in Leet Township. “When you live in Leet, you’re just a 5-minute car ride from Sewickley, which is the local epicenter of events,” says Adam Cannon, a real estate advisor with The Cannon Group at Piatt Sotheby’s International Realty, who spent more than a decade living in Leet and has now sold numerous homes in the area.
Curb appeal is a point of pride on Quaker Heights streets in Leet Township.
Picnics and playdates are common at Sewickley Heights Borough Park near Leet Township.
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Ranch-style and colonial homes in Quaker Heights
Most of Leet Township’s homes are in a small subdivision called Quaker Heights. “It’s probably the most established neighborhood in the township, and the homes are generally in the $300,000 to $400,000 range,” Cannon says, noting that this is quite a jump from neighboring areas such as Harmony Township, which sits to the north. “Leet is still affordable when compared to towns like Sewickley and Edgeworth, but what costs $400,000 here would probably only be around $250,000 in Harmony,” Cannon says. Stylistically, Leet Township offers everything from country ranch-style homes with large backyards to spacious colonial builds with long front porches. You won’t find any sidewalks here, but the wide streets still offer space for a morning stroll with the dog.
Traditional duplexes with shutters are seen in the Quaker Heights community.
Ranch-style homes with large backyards are common across Leet Township’s Quaker Heights.
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A-rated schools in the Quaker Valley School District
As a thick carpet of burgundy leaves blankets lawns in the fall, students head to school at one of the local Quaker Valley School District locations. Many students will attend Edgeworth Elementary, Quaker Valley Middle, and Quaker Valley High School, which all proudly maintain A grades on Niche. With less than 1,000 students and classroom sizes well below the national average, Quaker Valley High offers a more individualized experience, and students can choose a specific career path to study in their junior and senior years. Parents of students with cognitive or developmental disabilities will also have the opportunity to enroll their children in The Watson Institute, a private school at the center of the township with a dedicated team of educators and a host of behavioral health resources for the community.
Edgeworth Elementary earns an A grade on Niche in the Quaker Valley School District.
Quaker Valley Middle School serves grades 6–8 for families in the Sewickley area.
Quaker Valley High School holds an A grade on Niche with under 1,000 students.
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Community events in nearby Sewickley
Throughout the year, neighbors gather together for exciting events in the nearby borough of Sewickley. Annual events include a harvest festival, a popular Halloween parade, a Memorial Day parade and a holiday light show. In summer, kids get a thrill from visiting the splash pad at Henle Park in neighboring Leetsdale. Sewickley Valley War Memorial Park has a vibrant playground that’s perfect for after-school playdates, and the nearby Devil’s Hollow Conservation Area provides scenic hiking opportunities in the fall. And on a rainy day, you can hit the bowling alley at Fair Oaks Bowling Lanes.
Dining in Sewickley and groceries in Leetsdale
Once you’ve worked up an appetite, head down to Sewickley for a bite to eat. At the corner of Beaver and Broad streets, you’ll find a host of restaurants with cuisine ranging from sushi to pizza. Forma Pasta Café and Market is well-known locally for its fresh, in-house-made pasta. After enjoying a filling meal, pick up some extra pasta from the market for your own home-cooked dinner. Any additional ingredients you might need can be found at the Giant Eagle Supermarket in Quaker Village shopping center, which is close to home in Leetsdale. And if cooking doesn’t go to plan, the caring staff less than 5 miles away at Heritage Valley Sewickley Hospital will take great care of you.
Caliente Pizza and Draft House anchors Beaver Street dining in Sewickley Village.
The Yinzer Salad is a Sidelines Beer House favorite in nearby Sewickley.
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Less than 20 miles to downtown Pittsburgh
With less than 20 miles between the township and downtown Pittsburgh, you’ll also have easy access to shopping, dining and entertainment options at the heart of the city, and you won’t even have to get on the highway. For longer trips, Interstates 79 and 279 are about 10 miles east, and the Pittsburgh International Airport is about 15 miles southwest. If you’re looking for a community that keeps you busy with local events but is close to all the downtown action, you might enjoy living in Leet Township.
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