Turtle Creek

Turtle Creek

Located in Allegheny County

$108,925 Average Value
$79 Average Price per Sq Ft
15 Homes For Sale

Turtle Creek gets its name from the tributary that runs along the borough’s southern edge and empties into the Monongahela River about 12 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. The stream is said to have had loads of turtles a long time ago, back before the settlers arrived when the Iroquois Nation’s Turtle Clan called this their home. That the borough often moves at a snail’s – well – turtle’s pace is coincidence alone. “It’s a more laid-back place,” says Jason Mendez, who runs Pizza Palermo in town. “It’s more of a laid-back town until high school football or the Penguins are playing. That’s when people get excited.”

The community is planted on hilly terrain, so don’t be surprised if you’re climbing several steps to your front door. Brick, stone and vinyl-sided, single-family homes, many with porches, line city blocks, and practically every home, even the similar ones, maintain a certain Turtle Creek individuality and pride. Pride matters here. “They want to say, ‘I’m from ‘The Creek.’’ People are proud to be from the area,” says Mendez.

House hunters in Turtle Creek can expect to spend just shy of $150,000. The median selling price here is about $135,000, with prices ranging from near $50,000 to slightly above $200,000 generally. Renters occupy most houses and account for about 60% of all occupancies.

Turtle Creek students have three attendance options. They may attend Turtle Creek Elementary STEAM Academy Elementary from kindergarten through eighth grade, then Woodland Hills Senior High School. Both are in the Woodland Hills School District, which Niche rates B-plus. Propel East is the charter school option for elementary and middle school students.

High school football is a big deal around here, making the Woodland Hills Wolverines a big deal around here come football season. The Wolverines play in an 80-plus-year-old stadium called The Wolvarena, which ESPN once included among its top ten best high school football stadiums. The Wolvarena was even once voted the “most intimidating stadium in Pennsylvania.”

When Turtle Creek isn’t cheering on its high school football team, you’ll find folks out at Bellwood Park, which borders neighboring Monroeville. The park, with its grassy hills, has a woodchipped playground complete with beautiful maples providing ample shade. Turtle Creek is also just 15 minutes from Kennywood, a local amusement park with classic rides, a thrilling rollercoaster and a drop tower. During the Halloween season, the amusement park cranks up the scare factor with its Phantom Fright Nights, featuring haunted houses and frightening ghouls, making the hair on the back of guests' necks stand up.

All that fright and football can work up a hefty appetite. Churchill Haus serves a daily menu and has drink specials, plus special event parties. You’ll find Shelley Pie Pizza a favorite for its super-sized pizzas and casual atmosphere. Or why not grab a slice or some wings at Pizza Palermo where Mendez says, “Everything that we make is fresh daily from local suppliers.”

Dinner in the city is always an option, with Pittsburgh so close by. A jaunt up US30 and a skip over to I-376, and there you are in town for all the dining and shopping the city offers. Being centrally located and within reach of city life is part of Turtle Creek’s appeal. “It’s close to Pittsburgh and in the middle of everything,” Mendez says. There’s as much city as you need before tucking safely back into your shell at home.

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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • John Marzullo

    John Marzullo

    COMPASS PENNSYLVANIA, LLC

    (724) 952-3574

    1,050 Total Sales

    6 in Turtle Creek

    $17K - $80K Price Range

    John Marzullo
  • Erica Newport

    Erica Newport

    Responds Quickly

    NULF REAL ESTATE

    (412) 668-5057

    85 Total Sales

    3 in Turtle Creek

    $40K - $92K Price Range

    Erica Newport
  • Nathaniel Nieland

    Nathaniel Nieland

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    (412) 838-3995

    185 Total Sales

    2 in Turtle Creek

    $220K - $310K Price Range

    Nathaniel Nieland
  • Adam Wheeler

    Adam Wheeler

    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY

    (412) 743-8741

    101 Total Sales

    1 in Turtle Creek

    $142,800 Price

    Adam Wheeler
  • Jeffrey Johnson

    Jeffrey Johnson

    PIATT SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

    (973) 577-5815

    100 Total Sales

    3 in Turtle Creek

    $100K - $185K Price Range

    Jeffrey Johnson
  • Joseph Yates, Jr.

    Joseph Yates, Jr.

    EXP REALTY LLC

    (412) 612-2435

    71 Total Sales

    4 in Turtle Creek

    $52K - $135K Price Range

    Joseph Yates, Jr.
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Schools

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Turtle Creek Housing Trends

On average, homes in Turtle Creek, PA sell after 78 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Turtle Creek, PA over the last 12 months is $117,355, up 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$115,000
Median Sale Price
$117,355
Median Single Family Sale Price
$110,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$136,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
73
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
$23
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$79

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes for Sale
15
Months of Supply
2.50

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Homes for Rent

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value

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Property Mix - Square Feet

Turtle Creek Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
5,053
Median Age
42
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$38,095
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,114

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
91.4%
College Graduates
9.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
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