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Suburban village living on the Ohio River
Tree-shaded blocks across the mint green Sewickley Bridge make up the borough of Sewickley, a community rich in local history and a nostalgic village sensibility updated with 21st century comforts. “It’s not unusual for people to grow up here, start careers in another city, then come back to raise a family,” says Mayor George Shannon who has lived in the borough since 1980. “We’re a walking town. Going shopping, biking, sitting on the benches – it just puts people in a good mood." Acting as a commercial center for the 15143 zip code, Sewickley supplies close-knit community along the Ohio River as well as commuter access to downtown Pittsburgh.
Ohio River runs through Sewickley neighborhood.
There are different house styles in Sewickley neighborhood.
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Shopping, dining and strolling along Beaver Street
Creative window displays and street-facing dining rooms beckon residents into local businesses and intimate dining rooms on lamppost-lined blocks surrounding Beaver Street. “Everyone comes down to Sewickley to go walking,” Shannon says. “There’s not much Sewickley doesn’t have.” Starbucks has made its way onto the block, but options like Press House Coffee serve house blends in quieter cafes. Sitting down for a meal might entail browsing a wine list and tapas menu at Lula or heading to wing night at Sidelines Beer House.
Shoppers browse vintage novelties at Twin Pine and splurge at boutiques like Diana Kauffman Designs. Enthusiasts make recommendations at hobby shops like Sewickley Yarns and Big Bang Comics and Collectibles. Down the street from yoga and Pilates studios, the Sewickley Public Library has served the community for over a century. “The people who have lived here a long time shop at Safran’s Supermarket. You know the cashiers and the butcher,” Shannon says. Other essentials can be found at the nearby Rite Aid or at Giant Eagle in Leetsdale.
Sewickley residents have easy access to local retail stores.
J.McLaughlin is where Sewickely residents shop for classic fashions for men and women.
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Sewickley Light Up Night and The Lindsay Theater
The borough hosts events throughout the year, one of the best known being the annual Sewickley Light Up Night. After dark on December 1st, Pittsburghers from across the region head to Christmas light-strung Broad and Beaver streets for a night of fireworks, horse-drawn carriage rides, hot cocoa and performances by bands and choirs. “We had 12,000 people come into town in 2023. Parking’s a big problem, but people figure it out,” Shannon says. Film buffs head to The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center 365 days a year, enjoying major blockbusters or niche art exhibits and performances put on by local groups.
The Lindsay Theater is a well known cultural center in the heart of Sewickely.
Sewickley residents have easy access to local retail stores.
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Historic districts along shady blocks
Towering mature trees mingle with younger saplings on sidewalk-lined residential blocks, shading Sewickley’s historic homes. While styles vary, American Foursquares, Dutch Colonials, simple National styles and quirky Queen Annes built in the late 1800s and early 1900s are common finds. Single-family homes with pocket-sized front lawns sell for $200,000 to $700,000 depending on interior updates, while updated historic estates on double lots and acreages or the occasional 2000s era new construction sell for $900,000 to $5 million. Condos in large complexes sell for $100,000 to $830,000 depending on location and amenities available to residents.
Residents living in one of three Historic Districts in the borough must liaise with a Historic Review Commission before making exterior changes to their homes. A few churches in the borough are historic landmarks, including St. Matthew’s AME Zion Church which operated on the Underground Railroad before taking on its present-day appearance and location in 1912 and Sewickley Presbyterian Church which was constructed in 1861.
Sewickely is known for its Historical district and old houses and buildings.
Well manicured single family home in Sewickley neighborhood.
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Attending Quaker Valley Public Schools
Kids attend Edgeworth Elementary School or Osborne Elementary School followed by Quaker Valley Middle School and Quaker Valley High School which all earn an A from Niche. Quaker Valley Middle School students can walk to school within their borough and enjoy project-based STEM classes developed by Project Lead the Way. For A-plus graded private education for prekindergarten through 12th grade, families look into Sewickley Academy.
Quaker Valley Middle School serves students in grades 6-8 in Sewickley.
Older students attend Quaker Valley High School.
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War Memorial Park and community centers
Crossing footbridges from the parking lot, locals can explore forested hiking trails or hit the playgrounds and new tee ball field at Sewickley Valley War Memorial Park. Closer to the Ohio River, small playgrounds and a handful of fenced basketball and tennis courts serve athletes and families at Maple Lane and Riverfront parks, the latter also boasting a winding walking path and interactive human sundial.
The Sewickley Valley YMCA draws members to community classes and workouts in the weight room or indoor pools, also providing before and after school childcare and summer camps. Similar athletic and childcare programs, as well as a food pantry and youth mentorship programs, build connections at the Sewickley Community Center.
Sewickley Valley War Memorial Park is located on the outskirts of Sewickely.
Kids enjoy running and swinging at Sewickley Valley War Memorial Park.
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Heritage Valley Sewickley Hospital and Pittsburgh commuting
For medical care, residents can head to the Heritage Valley Sewickley Hospital. Stops along Beaver and Broad streets connect Port Authority riders to routes toward downtown Pittsburgh. Commuters have a 13-mile drive into the city via Route 65 which bisects the borough parallel to the Ohio River.
Residents of Sewickely have many options of bus stops for transportation to the area.
Swickely is about a 25min drive from downtown Pittsburgh.
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Flood zones and run-off
Households southwest of Route 65 and on streets heading away from the main drag toward Sewickley Heights have a higher risk of flooding during heavy rain due to proximity to the river and run-off coming down from the hills.
The Ohio River flows near buy the beautiful neighborhood of Swickely.
Sewickely residents enjoy walking dogs on the sidewalks of the main and back streets.
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