The Polish Hill neighborhood was named for the Polish immigrants who settled in the area for steel industry jobs. The mostly residential area became a diverse neighborhood shaped by the locals’ creative interests. Now the gritty neighborhood has a unique culture: nightlife with a vibrant punk scene and a yearly arts festival.
As an urban area, Polish Hill is made of a grid structure of dense streets packed with homes. Homes oftentimes have on-street parking, sidewalks and minimal to shallow front yards. Brick town houses with shuttered windows and broad front porches ranging between $118,000 to $224,000. An American Foursquare can feature bay windows for a cost of around $216,000 to $324,000, while Italianate homes with corbels and window trim may be priced at $297,000 to $353,000. Polish Hill’s median home value is $163,592, much more affordable than the median home value in the Strip District of $471,700.
Polish Hill is served by the Pittsburgh Public School District. According to Niche, the district earns an A- in diversity and an A- in teachers. Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5 uses STEAM curriculum for projects that teach students how science, technology, engineering, arts and math come together outside of school. Middle school students can go to Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8 where students can learn about the school’s diverse student body, which represents 26 different countries from Somalia to Mexico. Meanwhile, high school students can attend Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12 for university-level preparation in and outside of the classroom, including sports and clubs to complement their academics.
Polish Hill has a couple of urban green spaces where residents can spend time outside. At multi-purpose West Penn Park, skaters can learn some tricks on the skatepark bowl decorated with graffiti. Children can also run around the playground, or people can take a dip in the outdoor pool during the summertime. At Polish Hill Community Garden, residents plant vegetables, flowers and produce in their own plots alongside their neighbors.
“Polish Hill has some popular bars, one of which is Gooski’s, a well-known dive bar with music. I met my husband there,” Leitera says. The graffitied walls of Gooski’s lend it a distinctive grunge vibe, complete with a jukebox and live music from punk to metal bands. People often order pierogies to go with their drinks as they play pool or ping pong. At the Rock Room, you can also listen to punk bands. The bar has a dartboard, three pinball machines and taco night deals. At Kaibur Coffee, folks order excellent vegan meal options like breakfast sandwiches and donuts in a bright, exposed brick interior perfect for morning pick-me-ups.
For fans of local culture, Polish Hill holds an annual festival, the largest event in the neighborhood. “Polish Hill Festival happens every summer with artists and bands. There are a lot of artists in the community,” Leitera says. Folks can purchase art pieces from local vendors, supporting local artists from Polish Hill and nearby neighborhoods. They can also enjoy live music on the main stages while eating delicious festival food.
“Polish Hill is a neighborhood by the Strip District and Lawrenceville, very close to downtown,” says Sara Leitera, Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway. Polish Hill is only about three miles to downtown Pittsburgh for easy commutes or weekend trips to Market Square. Take a Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus for convenient public transportation throughout the neighborhood. In Polish Hill, residents enjoy a city neighborhood notable for an exciting arts and music scene.
John Marzullo
COMPASS PENNSYLVANIA, LLC
(724) 952-3574
1,145 Total Sales
1 in Polish Hill
$230,000 Price
Nathaniel Nieland
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(412) 838-3995
203 Total Sales
1 in Polish Hill
$259,000 Price
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Laun Silk
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(405) 544-4967
35 Total Sales
1 in Polish Hill
$160,000 Price
Lindsay Grice
REALTY CO LLC
(412) 566-8966
150 Total Sales
1 in Polish Hill
$475,000 Price
Ryan Edmondson
KELLER WILLIAMS EXCLUSIVE
(412) 743-9831
141 Total Sales
1 in Polish Hill
$354,200 Price
Jason Moots
ACHIEVE REALTY, INC.
(412) 612-2129
44 Total Sales
1 in Polish Hill
$50,000 Price
On average, homes in Polish Hill, Pittsburgh sell after 80 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Polish Hill, Pittsburgh over the last 12 months is $372,500, up 44% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$349,000
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Thomas Cahill COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
$110,000
Great project for a savvy investor in the up and coming Polish Hill neighborhood! Building plans encompass four bedrooms, including an ensuite with private balcony, two full baths, a powder room and rooftop deck with panoramic views of the Strip and downtown. Potential to add off street parking. Easy access to downtown, Oakland, the Strip and major highways.
$875,000
Perched just above the strip district in the popular neighborhood of Polish Hill, this recently renovated mixed-use property with aview offers a great opportunity to acquire a turn-key investment in one of Pittsburgh's hottest locations. With a thriving businessin the commercial space, and two newly renovated, luxury apartments with established tenants, this could be a great
$225,000
~ Great opportunity in Polish Hill to make this your own ~ Solid brick 3 bedroom with some prior updates ~ Open living room/dining space ~ 2 full baths ~ Rear decks on 3 levels ~ Nice views out the back through the tree canopy ~ One block from the community garden and a coffee shop/bookstore/record store ~ Quiet dead end block ~ Walkable to Lawrenceville, Bloomfield, Oakland & the Strip District
Catherine Mcconnell RE/MAX SELECT REALTY
$1,634 - $3,804 per month
$1,250 per month
Beautiful, spacious 2 Bedroom apartment in Pittsburgh's Polish Hill area! This apartment is on the second floor and has an amazing view of the city! Here you are minutes away from downtown Pittsburgh, Bloomfield and Shadyside. The kitchen comes fully equipped with a gas stove and refrigerator. There is a large, bright living room with a huge window to view the city. Laundry is available on site.
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