Suburban Neighborhood in Observatory, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County 15214
$215,540Average Value$149Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Close to downtown without feeling like it
With the busy intersection of Interstate 279 and McKnight Road close by, the neighborhood of Summer Hill is about 5 miles north of downtown Pittsburgh. Still, there’s a feeling of seclusion with plenty of trees and hilly streets. “The main appeal of the area is that you’re still paying lower city taxes, making the monthly mortgage payment less,” says Arron Groomes, a Realtor with Your Town Realty with nearly ten years of experience selling in Summer Hill. “I love this place and tell everybody they need to move here. It’s not a typical suburban setting.”
The rolling hills of Summer Hill create a peaceful green filled atmosphere.
Summer Hill features wide streets that create a safe atmosphere to walk the beautiful landscape.
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Homes on a hill
Many neighborhood streets are hilly, meaning plenty of homes have a raised feature. Whether that’s a ranch-style or colonial house, these homes would have a driveway and a garage on the lower level with stairs leading up to the front door. Two to three bedrooms and between 1,000 and 1,700 square feet of living space will cost around $200,000. Some other home styles are Tudor cottages with steep roofs and round arches. Most houses were built in the 1950s. “Most are made with brick, making them more durable than similar homes in the area from the same era,” Groomes says.
Summer Hill bungalows provide driveways for secure private parking in the neighborhood.
Rancher style architecture in Summer Hill often feature covered porches to escape the summer hea
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Prekindergarten through eighth-grade structure
Children living in Summer Hill can attend classes in the Pittsburgh Public Schools district. That includes Pittsburgh Morrow PreK-8. Students at this school are split between pre-k to fifth grade in the main building on Davis Avenue and grades six through eight about a block away in another building. The school receives a C on Niche and has an 11-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Perry Traditional Academy High School has a 9-to-1 student-teacher ratio and a C-minus Niche grade. The school offers the JROTC all-city magnet program, emphasizing character development and community service.
Students appreciate Pittsburgh Morrow K-8 for the attention to detail.
Entrance to Pittsburgh Perry High School.
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Nearby park and observatory
Residents of Summer Hill only have to go to the other side of Interstate 279 to take advantage of Riverview Park, an over 250-acre space known for its wooded trails and steep hillsides, climbing to a maximum elevation of over 1,200 feet. There are also many picnic shelters, a large and small dog park, and a building that has a capacity of 300 and can be rented out for special occasions. At the highest point in the park is the Allegheny Observatory, owned by the University of Pittsburgh and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Free public tours are offered a few nights a week from April through October. It’s ideal to do the tours in the warm weather since most of the time is spent in the telescope domes where the temperature is the same as the outdoor air.
Riverview Park hosts a sprawling green space filled with hiking paths, near Summer Hill.
Unpack the bikes and hit the trails 1 mile from Summer Hill at Riverview Park.
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Great public transportation coverage
While some aspects of Summer Hill may look like a neighborhood in a rural area, there are plenty of opportunities to catch public transportation via Pittsburgh Regional Transit. There are bus stops along Ivory Avenue, Ramage Road and Colby Streets. Interstate 279 will lead to downtown Pittsburgh, heading south and north toward Interstate 79 in the Franklin Park area northwest of downtown.
Summer Hill is a quiet Pittsburgh suburb, less than 4 miles away from Downtown.
Public transportation busses give Summer Hill residents easy access to Downtown Pittsburgh.
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Quaint spots for a meal out
Along Spring Garden Avenue, which looks like a rural road, it’s easy to forget that this area is only miles away from downtown Pittsburgh. Especially when eating at the Hog’s Head Bar & Grill. It’s in a small building and the setting around it looks like it could be in a mountain hamlet. “This is a local favorite,” Groomes says. “They serve wings in a dog bowl. It’s a little odd at first, but everyone else was in the same situation.” This small restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, trivia on Wednesday nights and daily food specials. The neighborhood is also close to a small deli called Ida’s Sandwich Shop, a family owned business with classics like grilled cheese or Reubens. They also specialize in the Ida, a hot turkey and coleslaw on marble rye. Inside, there’s a counter and also table seating.
Make sure to try Hog' Head Bar & Grill iconic wings in a dog bowl.
Summer Hill residents love Ida's Sandwich Shop, just outside of the neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Riverview Park
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Pool
Spring Hill Playground
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Parking Lot
North Park
Ross Municipal Center Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Central Avenue Park
Playground
Fowler Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Pool
Transit
Airport
Pittsburgh International
32 min drive
Bus
Colby St & Regulus St
Bus
Evergreen Rd & Ivory Ns
Bus
Chapin St & #354
Bus
Sirius St & #3517
Bus
Ivory Ave & Cherryland
Bus
Colby St & Mt Pleasant
Bus
Chapin St & Colby
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Summer Hill
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Summer Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Summer Hill, Observatory sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Summer Hill, Observatory over the last 12 months is $201,500, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Available lot in the city of Pittsburgh with utilities already established from previous dwelling. Perfect spot to build your dream home. Close to the city and easy access to shopping and highway. Located on small annexed loop off of Evergreen road with off street parking across the street from the property.
Custom Stick Built Home with Open Floor Designed by Architect. 2 Story Foyer in Entry, Tray Ceiling in Primary BR, Cathedral Ceiling and Built-In Bookcases in Sunken Family Room, 1st Floor Master with Double Walk In Closets, Stained Glass, Window Seat with Storage and En Suite Bathroom. Large Eat in Kitchen with Walk In Pantry, Newer Stainless Appliances. Zoned Heating and A/C. Wet Bar and
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
700
Median Age
45
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$76,190
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$95,924
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
46.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.5%
% Population in Labor Force
58.1%
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®
4/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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