Why choose Perry South, in the hilltops of the North Side
Perry South is also called Perry Hilltop for its position high in the Allegheny River Valley in Pittsburgh’s North Side. Winding blocks of sidewalk-lined streets mark it as an old-fashioned streetcar suburb, full of historic homes set along sloping hillsides near neighborhood parks and businesses. Population and industrial decline led to the decay of many residential and commercial spaces, but local organizers and recent redevelopment throughout the North Side have preserved a sense of place and community. Trolley lines have been replaced by Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus routes and on-ramps to Interstate 279, furthering Perry South’s connection to employers and entertainment hubs in the North Side and in downtown Pittsburgh.
The houses in Perry South are always being renovated and very well maintained.
A mural of a community of people coming together in Perry South.
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Costs for historic homes compared to other North Side neighborhoods
“Perry South is the type of neighborhood that still has that small-town feeling,” says Deborah Jones, a Realtor with Howard Hanna who’s served the Pittsburgh area for five years. “Some of the homes are from the 1800s and 1900s; they’re big and beautiful and have that character.” Similar to many post-industrial Pittsburgh communities with century-old homes, you’ll see everything from abandoned properties to recently renovated properties along hilly residential blocks. Move-in-ready single-family homes typically sell from the lower $100,000s to the lower $200,000s. Fixer-uppers, popular with investors, have gone for as little as $15,000.
“Perry South has good rental rates as well,” Jones says. “That makes it a good investment. Even if you’re buying a home, and knowing it’s not a forever home, it’ll have good value to rent out later on.” The majority of residents rent rather than own, whether that’s in small multifamily properties or larger apartment complexes. Perry South’s median single-family home price is in the mid-$100,000s. That’s lower than nearby North Side communities like Brighton Heights, Fineview, Perry North and Central Northside. It’s a little higher than the median price in Marshall-Shadeland.
Foursquare Homes are common through out the Perry South Neighborhood.
Perry South's brick row homes are a popular option for those looking for something with character.
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Close to Pittsburgh Public Schools
Perry South is served by the Pittsburgh Public School District. PPS assigns neighborhood schools by home address, but also lets kids apply to attend schools with specific magnet programs. Pittsburgh Perry High School, in nearby Perry North, hosts the district's magnet Junior ROTC program.
Perry High School helps to build independent learners who can succeed beyond high school.
Feel the spirit and positivity radiating within the community of North Catholic High School.
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Commuting to the nearby North Side and downtown Pittsburgh
A few PRT bus routes serve Perry South, making it easy to reach hubs in the North Side like AHN Allegheny General Hospital or downtown Pittsburgh. Commuters can also head straight down Federal Street or use Interstate 279 to reach the many corporate, health care and higher education hubs that fill downtown, Oakland and the rest of the East End. You’re about:
1 mile from AHN Allegheny General Hospital
2 miles from downtown Pittsburgh
7 miles from Oakland
Perry South residents have easy access to I-279 leading in and out of Pittsburgh.
Perry South is about an 11 minute bus ride from downtown Pittsburgh.
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Neighborhood and regional parks are nearby
You might head to Cross and Strauss Park or Fowler Park to spend time on the playground or play pick-up games on athletic courts and fields. Cross and Strauss Park is smaller with recently updated amenities, while the much larger Fowler Park is slated for renovations, including a new pool, updated athletic fields and a community garden in the coming years. Ballfield Farm is a repurposed ball field where you can volunteer to tend organic garden beds, attend workshops or mingle with other gardeners at regular potlucks. Riverview Park, the North Side’s enormous regional park, includes forested hiking trails, a pool and athletic fields, a couple of miles from home.
Ballfield Farm is a great spot for the community to come together in Perry South.
If you have a green thumb and love organic food, Ballfield Farm is the perfect spot for you.
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Shops and restaurants from the North Side to McKnight Road
A handful of specialty businesses and locally owned restaurants pop up along Perry South’s winding roads and sparse commercial strips, including:
BreadWorks, a bakery beloved for crafting fresh bread and donating leftover loaves to local food kitchens
Perry Market, a convenience store at the corner of Perrysville Avenue and Canter Way
Wilson’s Bar-B-Q, an iconic North Side takeout joint for ribs and other barbecue staples
There are many other diverse dining spots, specialty shops and a Giant Eagle nearby in Central Northside and Deutschtown. Ross Park Mall, the indoor mall that centers a major suburban strip mall shopping district in the North Hills, is about 15 minutes up McKnight Road.
Some of the staff at Wilson's Bar B-Q in Perry South have been grilling since they were 12.
BreadWorks Bakery has been proudly serving residents since 1979.
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A close-knit and family-friendly vibe, thanks to local volunteers
“The culture here is rooted in the neighborhood mentality of Pittsburgh,” says Del Treese, office manager at the Pittsburgh Project. “That means neighbors helping neighbors.” The Pittsburgh Project organization takes pride in providing after-school care and summer camps for kids in Perry South. It’s not the only local group that keeps the neighborhood feeling family-friendly and connected, though. The Perry Hilltop Citizens Council invites locals to work on neighborhood beautification, advocate for residential and commercial redevelopment and get to know each other at events like National Night Out. You’re also close to the many cultural hubs the North Side has to offer, from the artsy attractions in Central Northside to the festivals at Allegheny Commons Park to the buzzy professional sports venues and museums that line up along the riverfront in the North Shore.
Various offices find their home in Perry South such as The Pittsburgh Project.
The Pittsburgh Project is a non-profit organizations located in the heart of Perry South.
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Perry South Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Perry South, Pittsburgh sell after 77 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Perry South, Pittsburgh over the last 12 months is $125,500, down 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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