Upper Lawrenceville

Shopping and dining along Butler Street
Dining options are plentiful, with many locally owned restaurants along bustling Butler Street. Among them is Lawrence Hall, a much-anticipated food hall that opened in April 2024. The massive hall offers many options, including burgers, authentic Mexican street food, soul food and Italian. Pusadee’s Garden is a neighborhood staple and a huge draw for its authentic Thai cuisine. “It takes a long time to get a reservation there. Everyone wants to go there,” Fecko says. At Pizza Lupo, the most popular dish among locals is the Grandma Pie, a square pan pizza. For dessert, the go-to is Butterwood Bake Consortium for its frosted brownies and vegan tea cakes. The neighborhood is slated to get a new grocery store soon, with Aldi approved to move into the old Shop n’ Save location off 56th Street. Until then, residents pick up groceries at Whole Foods and home essentials at Target in nearby East Liberty.New and vintage townhouses along walkable streets
Townhouses are most common in Upper Lawrenceville. They stand together along the narrow urban streets among the shops and restaurants. Some were built in the 2020s, boxy and modern, while others are original builds from the turn of the 20th century. Finding detached townhouses and single-family homes is possible, though they are rare. The lucky few who do will discover bungalows with Craftsman influences and tall Stick-style houses with dormer windows poking out of roofs. Most homes are two or three bedrooms and range in price from $190,000 to $550,000, with higher-priced homes featuring more extensive renovations. Fixer-uppers range from $90,000 to $160,000.Regarding crime, Upper Lawrenceville scores a five out of 10 on the CAP Index. While this is just one point higher than the national average, burglary rates score a six out of 10. The city launched the “High-Visibility Patrol Initiative” in July 2024, which adds additional officers to each department and additional shifts so police can have a greater presence in the community.
Locals get active at the 57th Street Playground
Residents can choose from several nearby green spaces for fresh air and exercise. The 57th Street Playground offers a colorful playset and a baseball diamond where kids can burn off energy after school. For outdoor walks, many head to an unlikely spot: Allegheny Cemetery. This rustic, historic cemetery is one of the largest and oldest in the city, sits just south of the neighborhood and is full of paved walking trails.The Pittsburgh Public School District serves Upper Lawrenceville's kids
Area children often start school at Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8, a public school within the Pittsburgh Public School District that serves pre-kindergarten through eighth grade and has a C-plus on Niche. From there, they move to University Prep at Margaret Milliones, a public high school in the same district. Milliones has a D-plus on Niche and serves about 329 students, with a student-teacher ratio of 9-to-1. It offers multiple classroom computer labs, four music labs, two gyms and a pool.Route 8 and Route 28 lead to downtown Pittsburgh
Route 8 is accessible from the neighborhood's northeast corner and connects to Route 28. From there, residents commute to downtown Pittsburgh, about six miles away. To go farther, Pittsburgh International Airport is about 30 miles away and offers flights throughout North America and Europe.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lynne Bingham
HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
(412) 990-2589
231 Total Sales
2 in Upper Lawrenceville
$395K - $557K Price Range
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Paul Sinnett
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY
(412) 547-9767
41 Total Sales
2 in Upper Lawrenceville
$775K - $815K Price Range
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John Marzullo
COMPASS PENNSYLVANIA, LLC
(724) 952-3574
1,100 Total Sales
3 in Upper Lawrenceville
$251K - $572K Price Range
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Lori Hummel
HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
(412) 924-5870
307 Total Sales
1 in Upper Lawrenceville
$273,000 Price
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Mark Jennings
PIATT SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
(412) 968-8775
42 Total Sales
1 in Upper Lawrenceville
$720,000 Price
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Nick Bova
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY
(412) 968-8711
255 Total Sales
1 in Upper Lawrenceville
$330,000 Price
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Upper Lawrenceville | US |
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Homicide | 3 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
Robbery | 4 | 4 |
Burglary | 4 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
Larceny | 4 | 4 |
Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
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Upper Lawrenceville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Upper Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Upper Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh over the last 12 months is $367,000, up 208% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Located in the heart of Lawrenceville and just minutes to Butler Street, Rt. 28, hospitals, and major universities, this home is perfect for anyone looking to be close to the city's best amenities. Step inside to discover a large living room, and a spacious eat-in-kitchen boasting ample cabinetry, a refrigerator, double electric oven, and an electric cooktop. The second floor offers two
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