Friday, November 3, 2017

Choosing a Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA



Jason Cohen has lived and worked as a real estate professional in Pittsburgh for over a decade. Over the course of his time in the city, Jason Cohen founded the informal real estate advising group, Jason Cohen Pittsburgh, which serves as a forum for investors seeking advice on their Pittsburgh-based ventures.  In this post, Jason uses his familiarity with the region to offer insights into a few prominent Pittsburgh neighborhoods.

A neighborhood is more than a collection of similar houses along a street. It's a community; a place with a culture and quirkiness of all its own. Those who hop from place to place in search of a house or apartment aren't just looking for four walls and roof, but for a place they feel resonates with their own personality and practical needs. As a vibrant and ever-shifting city, Pittsburgh has a little something to offer every person who sets down roots within its limits. Jason Cohen, founder of real estate advising group Jason Cohen Pittsburgh, has owned and operated properties in all of the neighborhoods listed below. All are wonderful in their own, unique ways - and all are worth considering as communities to call home!

South Side
Median home value: $109,000
While united under the “South Side” moniker, this region is technically two neighborhoods, the Southside Flats and the Southside Slopes. Both are excellent places for working professionals to settle, given the region’s excellent public transportation system and its proximity to the city’s Business District. With its many restaurants and nightlife offerings, the area also offers plenty of opportunities for post-work pursuits.

Oakland
Median home value: $155,000
If Pittsburgh needed to point out its intellectual center, it would have to indicate Oakland. Home to prestigious hospitals, universities, museums, and international cultural offerings, Oakland is the perfect home space for students, medical professionals, and academics alike. The area also boasts the Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History.

Mount Lebanon
Median home value: $262,700
Technically a suburb of Pittsburgh, Mount Lebanon is a suburban township in Allegheny County, PA. Young families should seriously consider setting down roots in the area, given that the district is nationally-recognized for its school and has been awarded National Blue Ribbon School awards on multiple occasions. It’s a lively, vital area - perfect for families looking to grow!

Regent Square
Median home value: $264,000
For recent college grads kicking off their professional careers, Regent Square is the place to be. Ranked #1 by Niche as the Best Places for Millennials in Pittsburgh, the Square offers a multitude of subdivided homes and diverse entertainment options at a reasonable price.

Shadyside
Median Home Value: $334,900
Well-connected and close to the University of Pittsburgh, Shadyside is perfect for university students. The area boasts a wide selection of apartment listings and is home to a number of boutiques, shops, galleries, and nightlife offerings. An ever-changing and vibrant area, Shadyside is perfect for residents who enjoy living in upbeat, vital communities.

*Originally posted on JasonCohenPittsburgh.net

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