$405,545Average Value$213Average Price per Sq Ft80Homes For Sale
Laid-back Tucker suburb with a close community
On the edge of Gwinnett and Dekalb counties, Pittsburg is an unincorporated community within Tucker, Georgia. Less than 20 miles northeast of Downtown Atlanta, this family-oriented community enjoys a relaxed pace of life. "The people who've been here a long time are close-knit. In my neighborhood, everybody knows everybody. Twenty-six of us just went on a cruise together," says Lucy Newton, resident of the area since 1969 and Realtor at Realty Associates of Atlanta. "There's a lot of people who've moved into the area more recently, so it's not as close-knit at first, but they get there after a while."
Pittsburg is a diverse neighborhood with many top-rated schools and a close-knit community feel.
Among Pittsburgh's real estate options are neighborhoods with all-brick mini-estate-style homes.
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Heritage Golf Links, Lucky Shoals Park and Graves Park
"The area has great parks," Newton says. "And we've got the beautiful Heritage Golf Course right there at our disposal." Heritage Golf Links is a public course with 27 championship holes. The largest park in the neighborhood is Lucky Shoals Park, which has tennis and basketball courts, a playground, walking trails and a community recreation center. Children cool off during Georgia's hot summers at the splash pad at Graves Park. The park also has a sand volleyball pit, soccer pitch, playground and dog park.
Heritage Golf Links sits at the heart of Pittsburg.
Graves Park in Pittsburg offers an abundance of amenities interwoven in the green landscape.
Take the kids to the local playground at Lucky Shoals Park in Pittsburgh.
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Events in Downtown Tucker and Tucker Farmers Market
Residents head to Main Street in Tucker for community events, dining and shopping. Each May, locals gather downtown for the Tucker Day event. "It's a real fun thing they do. They've got bands playing, all kinds of craft things going on and they close down Main Street. That's the big thing that everyone goes to," Newton says. Tucker Cruise-In is another popular event. On the second Saturday of each month from April to September, residents come out to see antique and imported cars and motorcycles on display. Thursdays from April through October bring the Tucker Farmers Market, offering a variety of fresh produce and local vendors at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church.
Nearby downtown Tucker with its quaint shops is an attraction to living in Pittsburg.
Near to Pittsburg, downtown Tucker offers services such as a compounding pharmacy.
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Dining at Matthews Cafeteria and The Varsity
"Downtown Tucker is getting some quaint shops," says Newton, who recommends checking out Wine & Whimseys. "It's an adorable shop. The owner is wonderful as far as her knowledge of wine is concerned, and there are great gifts there." Restaurants along Main Street include Matthews Cafeteria, which has served the community since 1955. This family-run old-school restaurant serves Southern comfort food like barbecue ribs, chicken and dumplings, country fried steak and sweet tea. The Varsity, off Jimmy Carter Boulevard, is another popular spot. This 1950s-themed local chain serves chili dogs, onion rings and local favorites like its frosted orange drink. For groceries, residents can visit the Walmart Neighborhood Market off Tucker Norcross Road.
A customer browses for the perfect bottle at Wine & Whimseys in Tucker, near Pittsburg.
Locals line up for lunch at Matthews Cafeteria in nearby downtown Tucker, close to Pittsburg.
Pittsburg residents can conveniently enjoy The Varsity's iconic food without leaving the area.
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Ranches, split levels, and some newer townhouses and homes
Pittsburg has a variety of midcentury modern homes, ranches and split-levels built in the 1950s and 60s. These homes usually cost between $400,000 and $500,000 and often sit on half-acre lots dotted with mature oaks and maples common to the area. There's also a sprinkling of more recently built single-family new traditional homes and townhouses. "The values of homes have skyrocketed," Newton says. "There's not a lot of development happening. There's been a few subdivisions added, but many people are renovating existing homes. They're talking down walls, opening them up and modernizing them."
Ranch-style homes are quite a popular choice among Pittsburgh residents.
Some residents of Pittsburg prefer townhouse living, with its charm and low-maintenance.
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Pittsburg students may attend Dekalb County schools
Students in Pittsburgh attending the Dekalb County School District may begin at Pleasantdale Elementary School, which has a C-minus rating from Niche. Students may go on to attend C-plus-rated Henderson Middle School and B-plus-rated Lakeside High School. Lakeside High School offers several academic programs for students to improve their college readiness, including the AP Capstone program, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and dual enrollment.
Pleasantdale Elementary is a public school in the Dekalb County system, serving Pittsburg.
Henderson Middle School serves the Pittsburg area.
Founded in 1965, Lakeside High School serves Pittsburg.
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Driving to Buckhead and Downtown Atlanta
Pittsburg provides proximity to city amenities, as well as some elbow room from its hectic pace. "It's the first layer of suburbia coming from Atlanta," says Allen Breland, Realtor with Virtual Properties Realty. Pittsburg is just 2 miles from Tom Moreland Interchange, better known as "Spaghetti Junction." These crisscrossing strands of highway at the intersection of Interstates 85 and 285 take locals to Buckhead's upscale shopping centers or Downtown Atlanta's nightlife. "It's close to the main thoroughfare. The roads can be hectic over there, but you can get anywhere. You can be in downtown Atlanta in 20 minutes," Breland says.
Pittsburg sits close to the intersection of I-285 and I-85, providing easy access to both.
MARTA serves the Pittsburg area with several bus lines.
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Parks in this Area
Kelley Cofer Park
Baseball/Softball
Lake
Pool
Fitzgerald Park
Baseball/Softball
Concessions
Multi-Purpose Field
Henderson Park
Dog Park
Lake
Soccer
Tucker Nature Preserve
Picnic Area
Trails
Nature Center
Graves Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Lucky Shoals Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Transit
Airport
Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
40 min drive
Bus
Jimmy Carter Blvd & Forest Vale Apts
Bus
Graves Rd & Graves Mill Dr
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Graves Rd & Champions Park Apts Ib
Bus
Pleasantdale Rd & 3680
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Pleasantdale Rd & Valley Bluff Way
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Jimmy Carter Blvd & Everest Tr
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Tucker Norcross Rd & Britt Rd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Pittsburg
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pittsburg, Tucker sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Pittsburg, Tucker over the last 12 months is $378,403, up 7% 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
36,445
Median Age
34
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,258
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,785
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33.5%
Advanced Degrees
12.9%
% Population in Labor Force
77.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
13/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
41/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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