Hays Houses for Sale

Hays, a residential neighborhood in east Pittsburgh, is just 6 miles from downtown but retains a rural atmosphere with its heavily forested valleys and hills. The area is known for Hays Woods, a 660-acre expanse of forests, streams, and valleys, which is Pittsburgh's largest undeveloped tract of land. This park is a haven for wildlife, including a pair of nesting Bald Eagles that have become local celebrities. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the trails and enjoy the natural beauty. For additional outdoor activities, residents can visit the nearby Sandcastle Water Park. The neighborhood features American Foursquares with vinyl or brick exteriors, ranch-style homes, and bungalows, often on larger lots with running streams rather than sidewalks. Hays has limited commercial areas, so residents frequent The Waterfront Town Center for shopping and dining, which offers over 70 stores and restaurants. Churchview Farm within Hays provides seasonal farm-to-table dinners, and Holy Angels Church Hall serves the local Catholic community. Students attend Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8 and Allderdice High School, the latter of which has a high rating and an engineering magnet program. The University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University are also nearby. Hays is safer than the national average, and major routes like 885 and 837 provide easy access to downtown Pittsburgh and the Glenwood Bridge. Pittsburgh International Airport is 24 miles away.