$150,533Average Value$94Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Industrial history and downtown Pittsburgh proximity
In the 1800s, industry sprung forth in and around Spring Garden. There was a hub of tanneries, slaughterhouses and soap production. Workers in those factories settled close to their work, creating Spring Garden’s dense housing. Spring Garden rests on the floor of a valley nestled between hilltop neighborhoods Spring Hill and Troy Hill. Over the years, the industries faded, but the area remains primarily residential. Today, its proximity to downtown Pittsburgh and comparably low prices are among the community’s chief appeals.
Aerial of Spring Garden facing Downtown Pittsburgh.
Spring Garden is a quiet and small neighborhood that has affordable housing.
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Properties off Spring Garden Avenue
Most homes in the neighborhood line Spring Garden Avenue, the main thoroughfare, but others sit on secondary streets. “Spring Garden has affordable housing in a small area,” says Sara Leitera, a local Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway. Overall prices in Spring Garden range between $50,000 and $174,000. The median cost of a single-family home is $94,000, $28,000 less than the median cost in the neighborhood next door, Spring Hill City View. Homebuyers can find a variety of architectural styles in Spring Garden, from cozy cottages and Tudor Revivals to towering Victorians and Italiante-inspired homes. Typical of former industrial towns, space is limited in Spring Garden. Properties include modest, shallow yards and detached or on-street parking. While there are sidewalks, walkability is somewhat limited since they’re not all connected.
In Spring Garden, the Italianate house may showcase decorative corbels. A beautiful home.
Kids will love growing up in Spring Garden. A small and cozy neighborhood.
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From Spring Hill K-5 to Perry High
Students in Spring Garden attend Pittsburgh Public School District schools. At Spring Hill K-5, rated C on Niche, students socialize via Friday Clubs which feature many activities, such as sports, math challenges, choir and gardening projects. For middle school, students can attend Schiller 6-8, rated C-plus on Niche. The magnet program at Schiller utilizes a curriculum based on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) in STEAM Labs, while Perry High, rated C-minus, contains three programs: Liberal Arts, Career & Technical Education and Service & Military Science.
Entrance to Pittsburgh Perry High School.
Spring Hill Elementary School has Friday Clubs for kids to participate in.
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Herrs Island North Park
While there are no parks in Spring Garden proper, several green spaces are within a 5-mile radius. Herrs Island North Park is an uncrowded scenic spot that sprawls along Herrs Island on the Allegheny River. It features riverside trails, tennis courts and shaded picnic spots. Millvale Riverfront Park is another riverfront green space close to Spring Garden. While it has fewer bells and whistles, it’s a prime spot to put kayaks on the water, enjoy a quiet walk or have a relaxing open-air lunch. The ballfields and spray park on Goettman Street are popular in the summertime, either for practicing pitches or cooling off.
Herrs Island North Park provides a beautiful view of Pittsburgh.
While going for a bike ride at Millvale Riverfront pArk, you will come across some unique art.
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Threadbare Cider House
Aside from the local Family Dollar, Spring Garden doesn’t offer much retail. That said, shopping and dining options are only a stone’s throw away. Due south, folks can grab groceries at Giant Eagle Supermarket. As for takeout, Ron’s Pizza is a tried-and-true spot to get a hot Sicilian pie. Threadbare Cider House also serves pizza, which pairs perfectly with their home-brewed craft ciders and meads.
Threadbare Cider & Mead has a big parking lot and offers a dog friendly patio.
Threadbare Cider & Mead has delicious pizzas to go with your tasty ciders.
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4 miles from downtown Pittsburgh
Spring Garden is just a 4-mile drive from downtown Pittsburgh. Troy Hill’s bustling business district is even closer, making for quick and simple commutes. Carless commutes are also a breeze, thanks to the PRT bus stops along the community’s main road, Spring Garden Avenue.
View of Downtown Pittsburgh from the top of St. John's Lutheran Cemetery.
Many residents catch the bus at the bus stop across from Giant Eagle.
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Parks in this Area
Spring Hill Playground
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Parking Lot
Herrs Island North Park
Cowley - Goettman Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Events
Millvale Riverfront Park
Trails
Playground
River
McCarthy Park
Playground
Catalano Parklet
Playground
Transit
Airport
Pittsburgh International
29 min drive
Bus
Spring Garden Ave & Reppel Way
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Spring Garden Ave & Giddy Way
Bus
Spring Garden Ave & #1435 Waltmire Pharmacy
Bus
Spring Garden Ave & Old Honesty
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Spring Garden Ave & Tracys Deli
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Spring Garden Ave Opp #2200
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Spring Garden Ave & Lager St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Spring Garden
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Spring Garden, Pittsburgh sell after 86 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Spring Garden, Pittsburgh over the last 12 months is $121,166, down 57% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
392
Median Age
43
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$74,558
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$73,640
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.9%
College Graduates
9.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.3%
% Population in Labor Force
78.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
65/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45/ 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.
