New Brighton

New Brighton

Located in Beaver County

$162,420 Average Value
$117 Average Price per Sq Ft
17 Homes For Sale

Bordering the waters of the Beaver River, New Brighton is a Pittsburgh Borough 25 miles northwest of the city and boasts a rich history after being incorporated in 1838. “People could be drawn here because Beaver County has lower taxes,” says Gina Fonzi, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty, who has served the Pittsburgh area for over 10 years. “It's not too far from the city, and the airport is on the way into town, which is important to people, too.”

Compact streets are lined with Cottages and American Foursquare properties. Homes sit on narrow rectangular lots, have compact front yards and feature long driveways and garages. Featuring sidewalks on every street, the community is walkable and bikeable. While you can find some homes for under $100,000, buyers can expect a three-bedroom, two-bathroom Cottage to go for a little more than $100,000 and a four-bedroom, one-bathroom American Foursquare to be a little bit more at around $160,000..“The market has actually been pretty active in the last six months, which is not always the case.” Fonzi says.

With State Route 65 cutting right through the middle of the Borough, thousands of people drive through New Brighton each day, but what they might not know is that the small town in Beaver County has a ton of history. It is believed to be the first place metal railroad cars were manufactured and was an important place along the Underground Railroad during the mid-to-late 1800s. Due to its proximity to the Ohio River, a natural way for enslaved people to reach Canada from the south, New Brighton became a hub along the Underground Railroad. It was one of the few towns with six designated safe houses along the route. Today, the connection to the Underground Railroad is celebrated with a walking tour that navigates to the multiple historic safehouses.

Featuring its own school district, the New Brighton Area School District, which scores a C-plus on Niche and serves the borough, Daugherty Township, Pulaski Township and Fallston Borough. Children head to the same three schools – New Brighton Elementary, New Brighton Middle and New Brighton High School. The elementary school scores a C-plus, the middle school garners a C, and the high school is the highest rated with a B from Niche. New Brighton High offers students numerous extracurricular activities, including band and athletic teams.

Big Rock Park has become a nature lovers' dream, boasting seven acres of shoreline along the Beaver River. The park features a half-mile walking trail and fishing areas and is home to Pennsylvania's only active bald eagle nest. The Borough also maintains a handful of neighborhood pocket parks like Oak Hill Playground, which has playground equipment and soccer and softball fields, while Hunky Alley Playground also has a jungle gym and a full-length basketball court. Residents can also take advantage of the Beaver YMCA through one of their membership offerings, which features an indoor pool, fitness class and after-school programs for children.

Each Tuesday from May to mid-November, residents can head to the Diamond Milling Company for a weekly Farmers Market where they can shop for local produce, baked goods, and even fully prepared mills. Grab your weekly needs from the Foodland on 9th Avenue, or head to Fischer’s Beverage for some spirits. For a night out, try Quality Time and Carry Out for home cooking or get yourself a specialty dog from Brighton Hod Dog Shoppe.

Just 25 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, New Brighton is a historic Borough on the banks of the Beaver River.

Andrew Phillips
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  • Nila Porter

    Nila Porter

    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY

    (412) 912-4960

    151 Total Sales

    1 in New Brighton

    $103,750 Price

    Nila Porter
  • Leesa Klemz

    Leesa Klemz

    KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

    (878) 877-8212

    46 Total Sales

    1 in New Brighton

    $160,000 Price

    Leesa Klemz
  • Nathaniel Nieland

    Nathaniel Nieland

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    (412) 838-3995

    184 Total Sales

    1 in New Brighton

    $224,000 Price

    Nathaniel Nieland
  • Michelle Proviano

    Michelle Proviano

    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY

    (412) 998-8613

    95 Total Sales

    1 in New Brighton

    $89,900 Price

    Michelle Proviano
  • Greg Salopek

    Greg Salopek

    RE/MAX SELECT REALTY

    (412) 538-6085

    58 Total Sales

    1 in New Brighton

    $165,000 Price

    Greg Salopek
  • Kevin Obendorfer

    Kevin Obendorfer

    LIFESPACE REAL ESTATE CO.

    (412) 968-8693

    127 Total Sales

    1 in New Brighton

    $150,000 Price

    Kevin Obendorfer
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