South Oakland Condo for Sale

South Oakland is one of four neighborhoods in Oakland, a lively community whose award-winning universities and hospitals make it one of Pittsburgh’s leading academic, medical and cultural centers. Less than a mile from the University of Pittsburgh, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital and UPMC Presbyterian, it embraces the spirit of youthful innovation that has transformed the Steel City into a global hub for education and healthcare. “UPMC is just a massive conglomerate. Throw that in with Pitt, and South Oakland gets a lot of young academics, medical folks and even faculty,” says Joe Yost, a real estate agent with Compass who has more than 20 years of experience in the industry. “Because of our topography, it can take over an hour to travel 30 miles. That means proximity is huge for these folks who need to get to class or work.” The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is the city’s largest employer, and South Oakland’s riverfront is home to the Pittsburgh Technology Center. With facilities like the Carnegie Mellon Entertainment Technology Center, the PTC is another draw to the neighborhood. “Tech has gotten really big here because of CMU. South Oakland is a great option for these