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Growing community full of ghost stories
Spooky Hollow Road in Lower Burrell, 24 miles from Pittsburgh, is said to be haunted by a headless man. A woman swore she felt ghostly hands on her back when living near Kinlock Mine, which closed in 1929 due to an explosion. In 1901, a family fled their home in the middle of the night because they saw a white spectre along Edgecliff Road. Lower Burrell is a small city that is mainly residential and has large, open green spaces. The city offers many things for locals to do, from telling ghost stories to bowling. Old towns like Lower Burrell, established in 1879, cannot avoid ghostly tales, which are likely to continue since Lower Burrell continues to grow. “After COVID, people wanted to get out and see some green grass,” says Janet Ryan, broker and owner of Century 21 American Heritage Realty. “So our community has continued to grow.”
Aerial of Lower Burrell facing Burrell High School.
Make sure to stop by the flowers, you may see some beautiful butterflies in Burrell Lake Park.
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Single-family homes from $200,000
Although the city is on the Allegheny River, Lower Burrell remains rural, with suburban hallmarks like strip malls and residential streets. Many homes have garages, driveways and large yards, which provide plenty of space between neighbors. Homes in the area are in the ranch, minimal traditional and split-level styles and range in price from $200,000 to $550,000. Condos, townhouses and multifamily homes range from $100,000 to $350,000. “Homes go on and off the market fairly quickly,” says Ryan.
Split-level homes in Lower Burrell have a covered porch which is perfect for a sunny day.
Most houses in Lower Burrell have a front yard as well as a back yard.
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Burrell High School earns a B
Children may attend Bon Air Elementary School, which receives a B from Niche, for kindergarten through third grade, and Stewart Elementary School, which receives a B-minus, for fourth through fifth grade. Students continue to Charles A Huston Middle School, which receives a B-minus and Burrell High School, which receives a B. The high school offers students Teaching Engineering and Collaboration time, where they have the opportunity to gain hands-on engineering experience. The New Kensington Campus of Pennsylvania State University is near Lower Burrell. Students taking the 2+2 Plan with the university may start their education on one campus and complete their degree at the other. This is used by students who want a smaller class size or to be closer to home.
Bon Air Elementary School is dedicated to providing students with a great education.
Burrell High School's vision is to Educate Individuals, Inspire Leaders, and Build Futures.
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Bus stops along Leechburg Road
The more commercial parts of Lower Burrell have sidewalks, but outside that area, there are rolling lawns and wide roadways, making the area largely car-dependent. Routes 780, 56 and 366 cut through the area. Bus stops line Leechburg Road for public transportation. The Pittsburgh International Airport is 20 miles away.
Eateries off Leechburg Road
Residents enjoy pasta with mussels at Villa Ballanca, an Italian restaurant in a red-brick building along Leechburg Road. “Most of the people who work there are related,” says Ryan. “It’s very home-like and popular in the neighborhood.” Clark’s Diner offers a mom-and-pop breakfast joint with a vintage atmosphere from neon signs to checkered floors. For a night out, residents enjoy Burrell Inn, where they may sit on the patio and enjoy a drink with a steak salad or wings. A popular ice cream stand, Glen's Frozen Custard, serves ice cream and sandwiches. The strip mall off Leechburg Road has a Community Supermarket for groceries. There is also a Giant Eagle Supermarket off Tarentum Bridge, near the Allegheny River, where residents can find other strip malls, popular shops and eateries.
Have a lovely meal at Rudy's Table.
Glen's Frozen Custard is the residents favorite place to stop after work.
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Kotecki Memorial Park and Burrell Lake Park
At Kotecki Memorial Park, residents walk on a wooded dog-friendly trail by Chartiers Run, a small creek. Athletes can practice their skills on the soccer or ball fields. Burrell Lake Park offers a paved path around Holzhauer Lake, where locals may catch and release fish.
Kotecki Memorial Park is a great place to exercise and enjoy nature.
Take your family to Burrell Lake Park and enjoy a day of fishing together.
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Lower Burrell Farmers Market and indoor recreation
Residents may purchase local fruits and vegetables at the Lower Burrell Farmers Market from May to October. Residents glide along the ice or play hockey at the 30-acre Pittsburgh Ice Arena. Wildlife Lanes offers 36 bowling lanes, a snack bar and beers on tap. Churches in the area include Trinity United Christian Church, the Bethel United Methodist Church and the Lower Burrell Baptist Church.
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