Longtime residents praise Wilkins Township's stability and charm
Wilkins Township is a reliable suburban community focused on cleanliness and care. “It’s kind of always been the same, but that’s a good thing. There may be a couple of better restaurants now, but the township has always been a consistently nice area to live,” says Realtor Corey Burns with Coldwell Banker Realty, a longtime resident of the area who went to high school in Wilkins Township and has now sold numerous homes here as well. With a short commute to downtown Pittsburgh and shopping and dining options close to home, Wilkins Township offers a comfortable suburban lifestyle, and “you’re not going to leave unless you have to,” Burns says.
Wilkins Township residents visit Market Square in Pittsburgh for dining and shopping.
Wilkins Township includes Gothic-style brick homes in Penn Hills.
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Modest ranch-styles and grand Georgians with curb appeal
With about 6,300 residents in less than 3 square miles, the township has a somewhat dense feel, and homeowners take pride in their properties by maintaining landscaped gardens with colorful flowers that pop in spring and summer. “Buyers are really drawn by the way people take care of the neighborhoods and the streets,” Burns says. Most streets have sidewalks shaded by mature trees, and homes range from simple ranch-styles to grand Georgian estates and colonial builds with symmetrical white columns. While the township’s median price is around $200,000, the range includes $100,000 fixer-uppers and spacious $370,000 four-bedroom homes, making the township accessible for buyers at multiple price points.
Wilkins Township features private streets lined with single-family homes.
Wilkins Township includes midcentury modern homes built on hillsides.
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Willson Hills schools offer robotics and performing arts programs
Students living in Wilkins Township may attend schools in the Woodland Hills School District, which earns an overall B-minus from Niche and is the only district in the state to offer a K-12 robotics program. Kids can start at Wilkins Elementary STEAM Academy, which gets a C, before moving on to Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy, which gets a C-minus. Teens can join the robust performing arts department at Woodland Hills Senior High School. The school earns a B-minus from Niche and puts on multiple theatrical productions each year.
Wilkins Elementary STEAM Academy is a well respected educational institution for young minds.
A wide perspective captures Dickson Preparatory STEAM Academy’s brick exterior.
Woodland Hills Senior High School is known for its offerings in theater.
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Neighborhood parks feature playgrounds, a zip line and trails
At Lions Park, kids enjoy the mini zip line and the modern green and blue playscape, which sits beside a full-size roller hockey rink. Natural trails meander beside a creek, and colorful signage details the area local flora and fauna. At Eastmont Park, baseball fields border a fiery orange and red playground, and Linhart Park is a popular stop for kids in the center of the community. About a mile away, the Edgewood Country Club offers a private golf course, tennis court and pool for members.
Wilkins Township baseball field hosts youth games and community sports events.
A Wilkins Township resident walks their dog down the road.
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Local eats at Penn Center East, shopping at the the Monroeville Mall
The Penn Center East shopping center has local staples like Rey Azteca, a popular Mexican restaurant, and Ocean Treasures Cajun Seafood and Bar. The Monroeville Mall houses popular retailers like Macy’s and American Eagle. On the weekend, locals can pick up produce from the Monroeville Lions Farmers Market or stop for a movie at the Cinemark theater. In the summer, Burns says to come early for the Fourth of July parade and fireworks show that takes place annually at the mall. Nearby, Sam’s Club and Shop ‘n Save cover groceries.
Wilkins Township residents can get to the Monroeville Mall in just a few minutes.
Wilkins Township is home to Nothing Bundt Cakes, which is a local favorite.
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Short commutes via Interstate 376
With easy access to Interstate 376, locals enjoy a less than 15-mile commute to downtown Pittsburgh and a 30-mile commute to the Pittsburgh International Airport. For emergencies, Forbes Regional Hospital sits less than 10 miles east.
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