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A pocket of urban living within Pittsburgh
Mount Oliver, located 3 miles south of downtown Pittsburgh, is a small residential community with fun city flair: an urban farm and a dash of nightlife. More than half of the neighborhood's structures are commercial properties. "Mount Oliver has a nice shopping district, and it is its own borough," says Tim Fitzgerald of Keller Williams. "It manages itself separate from Pittsburgh. It's a great place to walk around. Although it's not high-end, it's an up-and-coming area. Everyday folks live there."
Mount Oliver is not far from Downtown Pittsburgh.
Look around Mount Oliver for the next best thing in town.
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Mostly lined with single-family homes
Despite its name, the Mount Oliver neighborhood is separate from the adjacent Mount Oliver Borough. Southeast of downtown, Mount Oliver lies on hills dense with single-family homes, generally with two to three bedrooms, which means homes have modest yards decorated minimally with bushes and the occasional tree. “It’s a mostly residential area where they have some ranches and bungalows. Simple styles,” says Bryan Reilly, Realtor at RE/MAX Citylife. According to Fitzgerald, many of the older homes, some of which are nearly 100 years old, have bigger rooms, large front porches and attics. Medium lot sizes are 3,049 square feet with 1,482-square-foot homes. He adds that Mount Oliver has several renters due to property investors taking advantage of the lower housing costs in the neighborhood, which also drives down rental prices. Mount Oliver also has a lower tax base than the surrounding boroughs. He says this trend took hold about seven years ago. There are also a handful of multi-family options. As for price points, a brick ranch-style may range from $69,000 to $115,000, while vinyl bungalows may cost $56,000 to $120,000. For fans of covered front porches, brick American Foursquares may go for $128,000 to $195,000. Brick Cape Cods may sell for $170,000 to $216,000. Overall, prices throughout the housing stock are between $21,000 to $254,000.
Houses in Mount Oliver East have on and off-street parking.
A brick bungalow is a great first home in Mount Oliver East.
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Carrick High School has specialized programs
The Pittsburgh Public School District serves Mount Oliver students. Schools include Pittsburgh Arlington for elementary and middle school levels, recognizing students for citizenship, attendance and honor roll. At Carrick High School, students can choose from AP classes, special education, gifted courses and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to get a CTE certification. On Niche, Pittsburgh Arlington earns a C grade, while Carrick High School has a B-minus. There are many colleges and universities in the region, including the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University.
Carrick High School offers a Business Technology program for Mount Oliver students.
At Arlington PreK-8 Mount Oliver students are encouraged to excel.
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Farmland serves food desert areas
Choose between various green spaces to spend time outside in the neighborhood. Phillip Murray Park has a playground, a swing set where children can run around, and an athletic field for baseball or other sports. At Hilltop Urban Farm, the Mount Oliver – Saint Clair Community Group has created 23 acres of farmable land to grow food in the two food desert neighborhoods. The core programs are youth education and training for new adult farmers. Lastly, Ormsby Avenue Park & Playground offers a basketball court for pick-up games and updated playground equipment.
Shoot some hoops at Ormsby Avenue Park & Playground in Mount Oliver.
Residents enjoy weekly soccer practice Phillip Murray Park in Mount Oliver.
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Grab a cold beer and take in a Steelers game
The Ormsby Avenue Café, a laidback bar and grille, offers cold drinks to enjoy with various activities: karaoke, shuffleboard and TVs for watching a Steelers game with friends. There are more restaurants near Mount Oliver Borough. “The neighborhood doesn’t have many businesses, but the borough is revitalizing with an up-and-coming business district,” Reilly says. Mount Oliver has no retail stores, but residents can easily travel to the nearby stores. Mount Oliver Borough has a Family Dollar to stock up on food and a Rite Aid for a convenient pharmacy. For nightlife, visit a live music venue in Mount Oliver. With a gritty vibe, 222 Ormsby features ska, punk and heavy metal bands. The simple BYOB venue has small shows for folks eager to see local and touring groups up close.
222 Ormsby is one of the best kept secrets in Mount Oliver.
Ormsby Avenue Cafe in Mount Oliver puts on outdoor concerts for the neighborhood.
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Visiting Market Square for a dinner date
For exciting downtown visits, residents head to Market Square to try a new restaurant or Acrisure Stadium for a Steelers game.
Mount Oliver is a cozy spot up on the hill.
Visit The Corner in Mount Oliver for a game of corn hole or even chess!
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A smooth commute
Minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, Mount Oliver residents can easily commute to the big city, especially by taking a Pittsburgh Regional Transit Bus at stops throughout the neighborhood. "Mass transit is pretty good there," says Fitzgerald. Bypass 19 and Route 51 are minutes from the area, allowing drivers access to the rest of the Pittsburgh region.
Mount Oliver is part of the hilltop community in Pittsburgh.
The 51 travels Brownsville Road from Brentwood through Mount Oliver down to the Southside.
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Crime
The CAP Index crime score is 6 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4.
Travel up the hill to Mount Oliver.
Houses are situated on top of a hill in Mount Oliver East.
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Parks in this Area
Eleanor Street Park
Arlington Park
South Side Park
Ormsby Avenue Park & Playground
Basketball
Playground
Transverse Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Phillip Murray Park
Playground
Transit
Airport
Pittsburgh International
33 min drive
Bus
Mountain St & Schuler St
Bus
Mountain St & Fisher
Bus
St Joseph St & Como (Steps)
Bus
St Joseph St & Raton St
Bus
St Joseph St & Ormsby St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mt Oliver
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mt Oliver, Pittsburgh sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Mt Oliver, Pittsburgh over the last 12 months is $60,166, down 40% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Adorable, well maintained Ranch Style home with 2 Bedrooms and 2 Full Baths. Updated Eat-in Kitchen with storage and counter space. Rear porch off of the Kitchen looking over the Backyard. Finished Game Room on Lower Level with a Custom Full Bath. The rear yard has been cultivated over the years for an awesome Garden Space. Off-street parking for 2 spaces. You will enjoy living in the quiet,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners
Demographics
Total Population
452
Median Age
38
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$47,142
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,296
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.3%
College Graduates
18.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
16/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
45/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
42/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
