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Esplen has a planned facelift featuring the Ohio River
Esplen, 5 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, is a small community with a big future. “This is a tiny, little neighborhood with a mix of commercial properties,” says Dan Haeck, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty. Since the neighborhood borders the Ohio River, Haeck said the city plans to rebrand the area into a river-view zone with condos that overlook the waterway’s scenery. The project, called the Esplanade, also plans to include a giant Ferris wheel. Rebekah Siegel, a Realtor with Re/Max Select Realty and native Pittsburgher, says the neighborhood is "one of the smallest in the city of Pittsburgh – and is mostly known for being on the outskirts of McKees Rock, where you can find restaurants and the Roxian Theatre."
Downtown Pittsburgh is only 5 miles from Esplen.
Pittsburgh neighborhood of Esplen is no stranger to bridges for cars and trains.
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Homes from the 1900s
The hilly landscape of Esplen includes foursquare structures, row homes and brick two-story houses primarily built in the early 1900s. Concrete sidewalks make these elevated streets accessible, with cobblestone side streets adding to the neighborhood's character. Haeck says some parts of the neighborhood includes some vacant lots. Prices range from about $70,000 to $240,000.
Esplen is lined with sidewalks so you can safely walk the nighborhood.
Duplex houses in Esplen is a great starter home for first time home owners.
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Attending Pittsburgh Public Schools
Students living in Esplen attend Pittsburgh Public Schools. Langley K-8 earns a C from Niche. Brashear High receives a C-plus and offers a career and technical education program in fields like health care, construction and information technology. There are more than 50 colleges and universities in Pittsburgh, including Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University.
Young minds are being shaped everyday at Pittsburgh Langley K-8 in Sheraden.
Pittsburgh Brashear High School is a school with a partial Teaching Academy Magnet program.
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Outdoor recreation close to home
Located on Esplen Street, the neighborhood’s namesake park features swings and a jungle gym with two slides. For additional recreation, residents can head to Sheraden Park for picnics, basketball, tennis or baseball and swimming. The city plans to expand and renovate the park with a new playground, community garden and grills. Sheraden Skate Park is just a mile from Sheraden Park.
A Father teaches his Son how to have some fun on his bike at Sharen Skate Park.
Esplen Park is a local place for any age to enjoy nature.
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Shopping and dining near Esplen
Dining is nearby in McKees Rocks, including Pierogies Plus for the homemade Eastern European dumplings that Pittsburgh is known for. Mama Lena’s Pizza is known particularly for its white pizza. For authentic Italian, 1905 Eatery is popular. Residents can head to the ALDI on Chartiers Avenue for groceries. For more shopping, many residents go to Station Square or South Side.
Pierogies Plus makes delicious homemade Eastern European dumplings.
Get your grocery needs at ALDI.
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Concerts at the Roxian Theatre
The Roxian Theatre is less than a mile away. Once a traditional movie theater, the space now serves as a concert hall.
Go on a date at the Roxian Theatre for a concert.
Esplen residents can enjoy the views of the Ohio River.
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Commuting by bus, subway or car
There are two bus stops in the neighborhood and two subway stops within a 10-minute drive. Interstates 279, 79 and 376 are nearby for those commuting into downtown Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh International Airport is less than 20 miles away.
The best way to travel in and out of Esplen is by the PRT bus.
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On average, homes in Esplen, Pittsburgh sell after 1 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Esplen, Pittsburgh over the last 12 months is $31,000.
These are two separate row homes that are being sold together. They have had a very strong rental history. These properties share the same water line. Mirror image of each other with a living room and eat in kitchen on the first floor then 2 bedrooms on the second floor. Full bathroom in the basement.
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