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Trendy Pittsburgh neighborhood with a big heart
Upper Lawrenceville, as its name suggests, is the northern section of Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh's largest and oldest neighborhood. On the map, Lawrenceville is divided into multiple sections, including Central and Lower Lawrenceville, but those distinctions don't matter to locals. They see it as one large community, one that has changed a lot over the years. In the 1990s, it was unsafe and littered with trash and abandoned cars. In 2009, the construction of UPMC's Children's Hospital sparked investor interest in the area, and since then has become one of Steel City’s trendiest communities. It's even seen a rise in Airbnb activity—it's not uncommon to see a bachelorette party file into their rental house near Butler Street, where most of the neighborhood’s retailers are located, for a long weekend. However, Lawrenceville’s soul has not changed. In March 2024, a neighborhood group pushed back on a bid from Starbucks to add a location in Central Lawrenceville because they worried the corporate chain would take business from locally owned coffee shops. Wagner Shoes off Butler Street has been serving the community for nearly a century and still offers the same personalized service to a legion of faithful customers. “Lawrenceville reminds a lot of people of Brooklyn. It has a really nice neighborhood feel. It’s really walkable, and you can ride your bike everywhere," says Liz Fecko, a real estate agent with Compass Real Estate and a native of the Pittsburgh area for over 40 years.
Three story townhouses are common living spaces in Upper Lawrenceville.
Have a lunch date at Mediterra Cafe Lawrenceville.
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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.
Butler Street is lined with shops and restaurants for residents in Upper Lawrenceville.
Pizza Lupa is known for there top tier pies serving the residents of Upper Lawrenceville.
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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.
Different size and color townhouses are commonly found within Upper Lawrenceville.
Upper Lawrenceville has a vast number of options for homebuyers.
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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.
Basketball Court at Fifty-Seventh Street Park is a place where residents usually play pick up.
Baseball Field at Fifty-Seventh Street Park is a wonderful place to catch a little league game.
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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.
Pittsburgh Sunnyside PreK-8 is a public, neighborhood school.
The Neighborhood Academy teaches students in both middle and high school.
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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.
Welcome to the neighborhood of Upper Lawrenceville.
The Upper Lawrenceville neighborhood runs parallel with the Allegheny River.
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Upper Lawrenceville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Upper Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh sell after 82 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Upper Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh over the last 12 months is $361,800, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Your very own sanctuary in the heart of Lawrenceville! Brand New Flooring just installed on 1st floor (not pictured). Charming brick detached home with 2 primary suites & 3rd bedroom with hall bath! Spacious open layout with den for peloton or office, powder room, exposed brick, and bright living room blending classic charm and modern upgrades. Create chef quality meals in this kitchen with
Leasing Center Opens Oct. 6th. Please reach out for more information and to be the first to receive updates once we begin leasing in early October. Albion Lawrenceville's studio, 1- and 2-bedroom apartment community reveals layers of imaginative design and refreshing utility.
This recently updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home is full of character and charm. On the first floor, you’ll find a welcoming living room featuring exposed brick and a cozy fireplace, a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, a laundry area with washer and dryer (tenant maintains), and an updated half bathroom. The second floor offers a spacious full bathroom, a
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