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A lively and walkable community
On the banks of the Monongahela River, the historic enclave of South Side Flats used to house hundreds of Eastern European immigrants working for the Jones and Laughlin Steel Company. When the steel industry started to decline, the neighborhood did too. However, recent revitalization efforts and a dedicated neighborhood association have attracted young professionals and others looking for a walkable community with entertainment and outdoor recreation just 2 miles from Downtown Pittsburgh. “This is a tight-knit community, and people here work hard to look out for one another and make their neighborhood the best it can be,” says Lynne Bingham, Realtor with Howard Hanna, who has sold dozens of homes in South Side Flats. “You don’t get this everywhere, and it adds to the appeal.”
The Southside Flats are known to be a haven for both walkers and bikers.
Paws Dog Park is a great place to let your best friend run free in Southside Flats.
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Events at SouthSide Works
Today, South Side Flats consists of modern businesses housed in brightly colored 19th-century buildings, office parks thriving in restored warehouses and revitalized green spaces that bring the community together through various events. “The community council hosts things like the Historic Home and Garden Tour and a Spring Social, which is the largest neighborhood party, at Pins Mechanical Co.,” says Mary Dowd, Realtor with Compass Realty, who is a resident and council member. Dowd also notes the council runs groups like South Side CAN, which stands for community action network, that aim to address homeowners’ concerns. South Side Kid is another group of local caregivers that plan kid-friendly events like pool parties and movie screenings. SouthSide Works, a multi-use development, hosts everything from vintage car shows to Music on the Lawn, a free weekly concert series from June to September.
Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh is a German brewery that serves Bavarian food in the Southside Flats.
Stop in to Pittsburgh Guitars in Southside Flats to check out the amazing selection of guitars.
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Buzzing East Carson Street
East Carson Street is the main commercial corridor. As a designated historic district, East Carson stands out with late 19th-century architecture like the John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, whose gleaming century-old Byzantine domes serve as neighborhood icons. The streets are lined with dozens of restaurants, bars, eclectic boutiques and nightclubs. Giant Eagle Supermarket and Aldi are also within walking distance. Local shops sell everything from Pittsburgh merch to vintage finds, and spots like Hollywood Feed cater to pet owners. Eateries serve up flavors from around the globe, and pubs range from dive bars to upscale cocktail bars. “Cafe De Jour is a personal favorite,” Dowd says, “but South Side Flats is a destination spot with restaurants like Dish Osteria Bar that always has a reservation waitlist.”
On the street’s eastern end, SouthSide Works is a massive open-air, mixed-use center with a town square, national retailers and eateries like Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh. The restaurant is a German brewery known for Bavarian favorites like schnitzel, an expansive beer garden and weekly live music. Patrons can also join its beer, or bier, club for discounts throughout the year. Across the street, Pins Mechanical Co. is a bar with nostalgic arcade games, mini bowling alleys and two indoor steel slides. As one of Pittsburgh’s nightlife hotspots, weekends in Southside Flats can include noisy crowds, so those who want to avoid the commotion may choose to live a couple of blocks away.
Delanie's Coffee is a great place to spend time while in Southside Flats.
East Carson street of Southside Flats is always bustling with residents jumping between bars.
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Recreation at Southside Riverfront Park
Green spaces like Southside Riverfront Park line the banks of the Monongahela River. Home to the Three Rivers Heritage Trail, the river attracts walkers, bikers, joggers and daydreamers. On the trail’s eastern end is Color Park, a local — and legal — graffiti space. Benches offer a peaceful place to gaze at Pittsburgh’s skyline and beautifully arching bridges. Locals can watch the boats sail by at the marina, soak up some sun on a kayak, or let furry friends run around at the South Side Dog Park.
About a half mile east, Tunnel Park is a vertical green space sandwiched between South Water Street and Tunnel Boulevard that spans multiple blocks. Various trailheads make it easy to explore the river, and amenities include a pickleball court and checker tables shaded by wooden pavilions. Down the street, Southside Works Dog Park is anchored by Levity Brewing, a small open-air beer garden. Other green spaces include Ormsby Park and Recreation Center, which has a pool and a large playground behind the Carnegie Library. The neighborhood is also home to the Steelers training facility, conveniently located next to the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, a state-of-the-art sports medicine facility.
Residents have easy access to the river at Southside Riverfront Park in Southside Flats.
Runners enjoy the Three Rivers Heritage Trail in Southside Flats.
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19th-century homes and new builds
The urban streets here feature a mix of turn-of-the-century brick rowhouses and closely stacked detached homes, some with Italianate details that add a European flair. Often found in bright hues, most single-family homes range in price from the mid $100,000s to the $500,000s, depending on updates. “It’s morphing over to professionals who want convenience and proximity to Pittsburgh, and this has brought new projects in terms of housing,” Bingham says. These projects include contemporary buildings with large glass windows ranging from the $500,000s to the $900,000s. New developments also include the conversion of existing buildings into condominiums and apartments. However, homebuyers should note that flooding is a concern due to the neighborhood’s low elevation and proximity to the river.
Experience the blend of style and functionality in the iconic Southside Flats residential area.
From historic to modern, city houses that stand out is what you'll find in the Southside Flats.
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Spanish immersion at Phillips Elementary
Southside Flats students are zoned to Pittsburgh City Schools, which scores an overall C-plus rating on Niche. Elementary schoolers may attend Pittsburgh Phillips K-5, a magnet school that offers Spanish immersion and earns a C-plus rating from Niche. Sixth through eighth graders may attend C-rated South Hills Middle School before finishing at the adjoining C-plus-rated Brashear High School.
Philips K-5 is part of the Pittsburgh Public School System.
Pittsburgh Brashear High School shares a building with South Hills Middle School.
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2-mile drive to Downtown Pittsburgh
South Side Flats is a haven for walkers and bikers. With Downtown Pittsburgh just 2 miles away, residents can enjoy quick commutes across the river via car, bike or on foot. “Most of my clients chose this area so they could walk or bike to work,” Dowd says. The University of Pittsburgh’s Medical Center is nearby, with hospitals like UPMC Mercy, UPMC Presbyterian and the VA. Bus routes run along East Carson Street, the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare, and Pittsburgh International Airport is about 20 miles northwest along Interstate 376.
The Southside flats is a short 12 minute commute from downtown Pittsburgh.
Buses stop along East Carson Street in Southside Flats all hours of the day.
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Southside Flats Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southside Flats, Pittsburgh sell after 103 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Southside Flats, Pittsburgh over the last 12 months is $295,459, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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