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Community centers and commuter perks south of Pittsburgh
While historic architecture, a hilly destination park and the convenience of Boggs Station are surface level selling points for Beltzhoover, the heart of this south Pittsburgh locality lies in the involved residents passionate about building up the neighborhood for the next generation. “Beltzhoover is not a dependent community, we are very much alive and very much together. A lot of younger leaders left, went to college and are coming back to keep giving back when they could have gone anywhere else in the world. It’s really happening,” says Kelli Shakur, founder of the FroGang Foundation who was born and raised in Beltzhoover. “I’m a recipient of what it looked like to be raised in a village. We want to give that to our youth and our elders.” As thousands of commuters fly through the Liberty Tunnels deep under the hill, Beltzhoover perches high above the Monongahela River Valley, weaving community gardens, centers and events into everyday life mere miles from downtown Pittsburgh.
Beltzhoover has beauty around every corner, take a look around and see for yourself.
Welcome to the positive effect community garden in Beltzhoover.
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Prewar homes on hilly blocks
Pittsburgh’s favored prewar architectural styles mingle along Beltzhoover’s hilly blocks, creating a two- and three-story skyline dominated by closely packed single-family homes with front-facing gables, multi-point Gambrel roofs and boxy American Foursquare silhouettes perched over front porches. Move-in ready homes sell for $50,000 to $190,000. Homes in need of serious rehabilitation sell for $17,000 to $70,000. Some blighted homes and vacant lots left to grow into urban prairie stand between long stretches of tidy front gardening and porch decor. Sidewalks line at least one side of most streets, some of which bear fresh concrete while others have been overtaken by neighboring yards and hillsides. Despite growing investor interest, most Beltzhoover residents still own rather than rent their homes.
The hilly terrain of Beltzhoover causes homes to need steps so locals can enter their homes.
Grand estates sit up above the streets of Beltzhoover looking down at residents as they walk by.
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Beltzhoover Community Days and FroGang community service
Several of Beltzhoover’s active community groups work together to put on events throughout the year, including the multi-day Beltzhoover Community Days that returns each July. “We do our own fundraising and use our own resources – there's bouncy houses, face paint, vendors, a basketball tournament, free water and hotdogs, a church service. Hundreds of people come in from out of town because they know they’ll get to see everybody there,” says Quincy Jones, President of the Beltzhoover Neighborhood Council. Shakur’s FroGang is among the busiest organizations in the neighborhood, taking on projects from youth empowerment Successful Sister Sessions to planting saplings to increase Beltzhoover’s urban tree canopy.
You can find organizations like Save Our Youth that work with the Beltzhoover community.
Beltzhoover is always cooking up something delicious!
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McKinley Park and the Blue Building
On Beltzhoover’s southern border, McKinley Park’s highest point is crowned with a playground and basketball court. Descending paved, forested walking paths, park-goers can find a skate park and several athletic fields at the lower portion of the park off Bausman Street. Warrington Park provides more options for recreation, including a seasonal spray park and recreation center known for its fitness center and role as the local Citiparks Summer Camp home base. Butterflies, botanists, bus passengers and bubbles swirl in a technicolor mural on the side of Beltzhoover Community Center 407, keeping watch over gardening beds the next lot over. “We call it the Blue Building, Quincy runs his programs out of there. They do a little bit of everything, gardening and ceramics, but you can also rent it out for baby showers and grad parties,” Shakur says.
Beltzhoover residents help out and grow the community at the Garden On Gearing.
Teach the little ones how to skateboard at McKinley Skate Park in Beltzhoover.
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The T and PRT buses into downtown Pittsburgh
Boggs Station is a stop on the Blue and Silver lines of The T, providing a sub-10-minute subway ride into downtown Pittsburgh. The PRT 44 bus runs through Beltzhoover on the way from Baldwin to the city. Drivers descend from the hills and cross the Monongahela River via the Liberty Bridge on the 3-mile drive downtown.
PRT bus stops are all through Beltzhoover.
Catch the T at Boggs Station in Beltzhoover.
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Shopping and dining in Allentown, Carrick and the Southside
Unlike the nearby neighborhoods of Allentown and Carrick, Beltzhoover is an unbroken network of residential blocks except for houses of worship like Beulah Baptist Church. Allentown dining destinations like Breakfast at Shelly’s, a checkerboarded retro diner, and Bottlerocket Pittsburgh, a bar known for hosting shows ranging from live music to comedy acts every night, are a mile away down Warrington Avenue. Groceries are 2 miles away at the Carrick Shop ‘n Save, and more options like Giant Eagle and ALDI are joined by dozens of nightlife, restaurant and entertainment venues down toward the Monongahela River in the Southside.
Beulah Baptist Church is here to help the people of Beltzhoover grow.
Beltzhoover folks love to go up the street to Breakfast at Shelly's in Allentown.
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PPS CTE programs at Carrick High School
Pittsburgh Grandview K-5 earns a C from Niche, as does South Hills Middle School. Carrick High School earns a B-minus. High schoolers can opt into several of the Career and Technical Education programs offered by Pittsburgh Public Schools, working to gain certification in fields like carpentry, health careers technology and the culinary arts.
Pittsburgh Carrick High School is part of the Pittsburgh School District and serves Beltzhoover.
South Hills Middle School is a comprehensive grades 6-8 for Beltzhoover learners.
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Parks in this Area
Grandview Park
Bike Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Hiking
Bon Air Playground
McKinley Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Emerald View Park
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Trails
Upper McKinley Park
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Warrington Rec Center
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Transit
Airport
Pittsburgh International
30 min drive
Subway
Boggs
Bus
Climax St & Beltzhoover
Bus
Chalfont St Opp Haberman Ave
Bus
Warrington Ave & Boggston Ave
Bus
Chalfont St & Estella Ave
Bus
Climax St & Haberman Ave
Bus
Climax St & Gearing Ave
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Beltzhoover Ave & Warrington Ave Fs
Reviews
Niche Reviews
2.92 Reviews
1.0Former Resident
2/1/2021Niche Review
Literally dodged a bullet getting out of a poorly flipped house bordering this neighborhood in Mt Washington. Had problems with squatters dealing drugs. Neighbors house was broken into twice in a week. Shootings and hearing gunshots were a too regular occurrence. Arson happened on a nearby occupied house.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Beltzhoover
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Beltzhoover Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Beltzhoover, Pittsburgh sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Beltzhoover, Pittsburgh over the last 12 months is $720,000, up 85% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This gorgeous, renovated home has 3 bedroom & 2.5 bathrooms. It’s sitting on a private lot just 1.5 miles from the city’s coveted Mt. Washington nightlife and walking distance to the newly renovated trolley station. The entry features new steps, walkway and retaining wall leading onto the beautiful front porch. From the entry way to the 3rd floor elegant trimming, new flooring and carpet
This renovated home features 3 spacious bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. Natural light floods the open living and dining areas while original hardwood flooring adds modern elegance throughout. Enjoy peaceful mornings with a cup of coffee in the sunroom that overlooks the serene Upper Mckinley Park or relax on the covered front porch. This home is a must-see gem for investors or homeowners alike!
Property Id: 4169012 large bedrooms one small for a young child or can be used as an office space or workout area or playroom. large basement with laundry hookups. Located on a quite street so no loud parties. all utilities are tenants responsibility. Must make at least 3 xs the rent. Deposit may be more based on credit, pets, and previous rental history.$55 application fee.
Two-bedroom, one-bathroom in Beltzhoover featuring a front porch, hardwood floors, washer/dryer in unit, and minutes walking distance from McKinley Park. $150 Flat fee for water/sewer/trash. Two pets allowed max. $250 per pet non-refundable fee and $25/month. Tenant covers gas and electric. One-year lease inquiries only, please.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,305
Median Age
41
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$24,261
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$26,790
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.4%
College Graduates
21.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.1%
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®
27/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
30/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
62/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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