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Peaceful, walkable community of older homes
Glen Osborne is a small community that’s living large in Pennsylvania. The borough of about 600 residents and 200 homes offers comfort alongside the Ohio River. Osborne’s rural landscape also lies just beyond the shadow of its well-known urban cousin, downtown Pittsburgh, just 12 miles away. “We have great access to downtown and the airport, it’s easy to get in and out of town,” says Elizabeth Fecko, a Realtor with Compass Pennsylvania, LLC who’s a Pittsburgh native. Fecko says residents and homebuyers find Glen Osborne peaceful and pedestrian-friendly. “It’s really the walkability of this town. You can jump on a bike. You can take a stroll,” she says. “And we’ve got great parks, and of course, the river is right there.” Glen Osborne is a friendly community with a lot of charm and character, says Meg Smith, a Realtor for Compass Real Estate, who’s lived in the area for over two decades. Some of this charm can be found in the riverfront views, and in the many stonewall buildings that sit within walking distance of people’s homes, she says.
Pass beautiful homes in Glen Osborne when you walk the tree covered streets.
A row of Victorian duplexes faces a quiet street in Glen Osborne.
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Mary Roberts Rinehart Nature Park
Mary Roberts Rinehart Nature Park sits in the center of the community, next to Osborne Elementary, and offers walking trails, an amphitheater and picnic areas. Community events held here include building small, fairy-themed houses. The Allegheny Country Club and Sewickley Heights Golf Club are the nearest private golf courses. Sewickley Community Center is the place to go for sports practices and lessons. Smith says people take advantage of the hilly Pittsburgh terrain by hiking. This, along with the river, naturally attracts outdoorsy people. Even though it’s outside the neighborhood, Riverfront Park is a popular spot to catch scenic views of the Ohio River while feeding the geese.
Take your best friend for a walk through Mary Roberts Reinhart Nature Park in Glen Osborne.
Glen Osborne enjoys views of the Ohio River when they visit Riverfront Park in Sewickley.
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Athletics at Quaker Valley High
Children can attend Osborne Elementary School, which earns an A from Niche, before advancing to Quaker Valley Middle School, which receives an A and offers an alternative online academy. "People move here for the schools, but also, residents take pride in the schools,” Smith says. Kids move on to Quaker Valley High School, which is known for its athletics and receives an A from Niche. Watermark Classical Academy and Sewickley Academy are two private school options nearby. The nearest churches include Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church, St. James Church - Divine Redeemer Parish and St. Stephen's Church.
Quaker Valley High School is a highly ranked school on Niche that Glen Osborne reveres.
Osborne Elementary School is a public K-5 school with an A rating for Glen Osborne students.
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Cape Cods, colonials on large lawns
Cape Cods built in the 1920s sit on expansive lawns and range from $650,000 to $800,000. Colonial homes range from $400,000 to $1.2 million, depending on the number of bedrooms. “The majority of homes here are older than 100 years,” Fecko says. “Very few of them are newer, not many have been since the 1960s.” No matter the architecture, most homes are larger than those in surrounding neighborhoods.
Glen Osborne homes are hidden away under trees and surrounded by beautiful landscaping.
Many homes styles can be found in Glen Osborne such as this grand, Tudor-style home.
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Shopping and dining in Glen Osborne
Giant Eagle Supermarket, in the Quaker Village Shopping Center, is the nearest grocery store. The neighboring community of Sewickley has quick to-go and fine dining options. Caliente Pizza & Draft House serves plenty of wings, while The Hotel and Rosas Cantina is an old hotel turned into a tavern that offers American and French-inspired dishes.
Rosas Cantina in Sewickley is a favorite spot for outdoor dining in Glen Osborne.
Scoops in Sewickley has the ice cream flavors that Glen Osborne love.
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More shopping, events in Sewickley
Sewickley has a small village of businesses that offers everything from libraries to ice cream shops, says Fecko. “There’s a YMCA, Sweetwater Center for the Arts, a movie theater and shopping,” says Fecko, ticking off a list of ways the locals spend their time. The Sweetwater Center holds community events such as the Sweetwater Blooms Market and weekly jazz nights. A few times a year, downtown Sewickley shuts down its streets and has festivals like the Sewickley Stampede & Roundup, a car show and block party.
Glen Osborne residents travel down the road to enjoy what Sewickley has to offer.
The Sewickley Public Library is a popular destination for residents of Glen Osborne.
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Commute to Pittsburgh on Pennsylvania Route 65
Pittsburgh International Airport is 11 miles away. To reach the city, commuters can either use the many bus stops along Beaver Street or drive there using Pennsylvania Route 65.
PRT bus stops are all through Glen Osborne.
Glen Osborne is the quiet town that stretches from the river to up the hill.
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On average, homes in Glen Osborne, Sewickley sell after 115 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Glen Osborne, Sewickley over the last 12 months is $375,000, down 53% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Conveniently located Arts and Crafts Style home a short distance to all amenities in the hub of Sewickley Village. Beautifully surrounded by nature featuring a view of the river as the season changes. Renovated kitchen with high end appliances features a Wolf stove and Bosch products. All new windows, doors, new main level full bath and new second floor bath. New wiring and new plumbing.
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