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Central Oakland hums with a youthful spirit
The Oakland neighborhood is known as Pittsburgh's healthcare and academic center, thanks to the universities and hospitals surrounding it, including the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). And thanks to the many students who live in the neighborhood, Central Oakland is bustling with a youthful energy. "It has a big college town feel because of its proximity to the universities," says Maria DePasquale, a Realtor with RE/MAX Select Realty. DePasquale was born and raised in Pittsburgh and has been selling real estate for over 27 years. "The kids can walk to class, which is a big draw. The restaurants there are geared towards them. It's really bustling during the months when school is in session, and then it gets quiet in the summers."
Neighborhood home and street layout in Central Oakland
Central Oakland is home to the University of Pittsburgh and includes many historic buildings.
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Locals flock to Divvy's and Viva Los Tacos
Divvy Coffee & Buns is well-loved in the neighborhood for dining out. "It's the perfect spot for bunch or a light lunch. Their salads are amazing," says Krista Lorenzo, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty and a Pittsburgh resident. "The vibe is really cool because you'll see the students there studying." Lorenzo also recommends Viva Los Tacos off Forbes Avenue for its fresh guacamole and margaritas, and Lucca in nearby North Oakland for its upscale Italian dishes and wine selection. Running errands can be tricky within the neighborhood, but residents head into nearby Squirrel Hill to Giant Eagle for groceries and pick up essentials at Target, located off Smithfield Street close to downtown.
Divvy Coffee & Buns in Central Oakland is the perfect spot to study.
Central Oakland residents love the tacos at Viva Los Tacos.
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Quick access to Schenley Park
Residents have quick access to Schenley Park, a 450-acre green space popular for its many amenities, including hiking and biking trails surrounded by dense tree coverage. Panther Hollow Lake offers places to sit and relax by the water and Bob O'Conner Golf Course provides golf enthusiasts with a public, 18-hole course. Within Schenley Park is Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, which features pieces from glass artist Dale Chihuly, whose fluid sculptures blend in perfectly with the indoor gardens full of cacti, succulents and vivid purple orchids. The outdoor gardens display a collection of bonsai trees, koi fish in a pond, and vibrant flowers from yellow daffodils in the spring to giant hibiscus in the summer.
Popular Tennis and Pickleball Courts near Athletic Fields at Schenley Park in Central Oakland
A group of dog walkers pass through Schenley Park near Central Oakland.
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Rowhouses line Central Oakland's streets
The houses in Central Oakland are primarily tall, narrow rowhouses featuring Italianate and Queen Anne influences like steeply pitched roofs and roomy front porches. They sit close to the street on narrow lots, so front lawns are small, but some feature flowers and shrubs, providing pops of color amid the urban landscape. Prices range from $220,000 for 1,500 square feet to $589,000 for 2,600 square feet. Sidewalks are abundant throughout the neighborhood and are wide and dotted with tall trees, which gives residents a convenient way to get around on foot. Condos and townhouses are also available, ranging from $135,000 for 1,000 square feet to $275,000 for 1,500 square feet.
Homes in Central Oakland are tightly packed.
Some of the nicer homes in Central Oakland have space between the buildings.
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Pittsburgh Public Schools serve area kids
Area kids may start their education at Pittsburgh Greenfield PreK-8, then continue to Pittsburgh Allderdice High School. Pittsburgh Public Schools encompass both schools. Greenfield has a B-minus on Niche, and Allderdice High has a B-plus. Allderdice serves about 1,300 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1. It has several academic programs, including an engineering magnet program that encourages students to work individually to learn scientific principles and then work in groups to apply their knowledge to hands-on projects.
Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8 draws students from 6 surrounding neighborhoods including Greenfield.
Allderdice High School has a diverse student body and is welcoming to all.
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PRT buses and I-376 keep residents moving
Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) bus stops dot Forbes Avenue, the neighborhood's main thoroughfare, and connect locals to the rest of the city. Interstate 376 and Route 885 are also close by, which connect to other major highways throughout the state.
376 will take residents from Central Oakland to downtown in a breeze.
Public transportation is constantly running through Central Oakland.
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Crime
Central Oakland has a CAP Index score of 4, the same as the national average.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Central Oakland
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Central Oakland Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central Oakland, Pittsburgh sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Central Oakland, Pittsburgh over the last 12 months is $500,000, down 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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