Renee Hileman
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(878) 302-0963
60 Total Sales
1
$85,200 Price
Turtle Creek
Located in Allegheny County
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
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Renee Hileman
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John Marzullo
John Marzullo
COMPASS PENNSYLVANIA, LLC
(724) 952-3574
1,116 Total Sales
6
$17K - $80K Price Range
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Erica Newport
Erica Newport
NULF REAL ESTATE
(412) 668-5057
86 Total Sales
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$40K - $92K Price Range
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Katelyn Dominelli
Katelyn Dominelli
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
(724) 202-1535
168 Total Sales
1
$220,000 Price
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Nathaniel Nieland
Nathaniel Nieland
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(412) 838-3995
197 Total Sales
2
$220K - $310K Price Range
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Adam Wheeler
Adam Wheeler
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY
(412) 743-8741
98 Total Sales
1
$142,800 Price
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 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Turtle Creek, PA over the last 12 months is $130,000, up 44% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$130,000
Median Sale Price
$130,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$122,450
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$150,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
69
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
44%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$95
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,245
Number of Homes for Sale
19
Median Year Built
1925
Months of Supply
3.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,406
Significantly below the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,725
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,000
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Open Houses
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$79,990
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 558 Stewart St
- New 16 days ago
Extremely well maintained 3 bedroom home! Completely updated throughout including kitchen and bathroom. Quiet street. Huge storage room/bonus room has multiple uses and is a must see! Covered rear patio off the kitchen. Extra storage under the house. Move in ready!Great investment opportunity too!
Diane DiGregory REALTY ONE GROUP GOLD STANDARD
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$110,000
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,160 Sq Ft
- 557 Larimer Ave
- New 16 days ago
This all brick beauty is extremely well maintained. Step onto a covered front porch and enter to a nicely sized living room with beautiful accents. Hardwood floors, decorative fireplace! Formal dining room has tons of natural light and built in shelving. Well equipped modern kitchen. Completely updated home in move in ready condition! Central AC. Spacious basement provides for extra storage
Diane DiGregory REALTY ONE GROUP GOLD STANDARD
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$27,000
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,440 Sq Ft
- 115 Ivy St
- New 25 days ago
Solid 3 bedroom plus attic, 1 bath home in Wilkins Township. This property features a semi-finished attic and detached garage and is being sold as is.
Pamela Bubenheim DUCK HOLLOW REALTY LLC
Homes for Sale
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$79,990
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 558 Stewart St
- New 16 days ago
Extremely well maintained 3 bedroom home! Completely updated throughout including kitchen and bathroom. Quiet street. Huge storage room/bonus room has multiple uses and is a must see! Covered rear patio off the kitchen. Extra storage under the house. Move in ready!Great investment opportunity too!
Diane DiGregory REALTY ONE GROUP GOLD STANDARD
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$110,000
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,160 Sq Ft
- 557 Larimer Ave
- New 16 days ago
This all brick beauty is extremely well maintained. Step onto a covered front porch and enter to a nicely sized living room with beautiful accents. Hardwood floors, decorative fireplace! Formal dining room has tons of natural light and built in shelving. Well equipped modern kitchen. Completely updated home in move in ready condition! Central AC. Spacious basement provides for extra storage
Diane DiGregory REALTY ONE GROUP GOLD STANDARD
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$27,000
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,440 Sq Ft
- 115 Ivy St
- New 25 days ago
Solid 3 bedroom plus attic, 1 bath home in Wilkins Township. This property features a semi-finished attic and detached garage and is being sold as is.
Pamela Bubenheim DUCK HOLLOW REALTY LLC
Homes for Rent
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$1,095 per month
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,232 Sq Ft
- 102 Ivy St
- Turtle Creek, PA
This newly renovated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home features fresh paint and brand-new flooring throughout. The main floor offers a bright living room, a separate dining area, and a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher. Upstairs, you’ll find all three bedrooms and an updated full bathroom. Additional storage space is available in the basement, along with washer/dryer hookups. Tenants may install window
Kelly Nowak NULF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
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''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
39
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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