PHOTOS BY MARK J. HOLEWINSKI, MJH IMAGES When John and Jessica Netzloff were deciding on a new career opportunity in a new city for John, one of the main points of discussion was whether to uproot their family from the house and neighborhood that they had fallen in love with. After all, it was their shared love of classic architecture…
607 Avery Street , Pittsburgh, Pa. 15212 Presented by Tony and Mary Scafede Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty Enjoy the charm and modern beauty in this elegantly appointed Victorian home located in the Historic Deutschtown area of Pittsburgh. An open floor plan enhances a beautifully renovated interior where the owner preserved the historic beauty of the home and enhanced…
PHOTOS BY GIOVANNI MORGANO Sometimes location is everything — and there is no double 910 Bellefonte St. in Shadyside is a dream for anyone looking to live close to Pittsburgh’s amenities and attractions. The three-bedroom, 2½ bathroom townhome is just a block from the heart of the Walnut Street business corridor, where there’s a variety of coffeehouses, restaurants, retail shops…
1 Trimont Lane 1415A, Mount Washington, PA 15211 Presented by Lori Hummel Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This magnificent unit offers three bedrooms plus two and one-half baths. Setting a new standard in luxury living, the open layout has been reimagined by an illustrious design firm. With generous rooms that flow effortlessly, this beautiful space has been updated with Brazilian…
Located just minutes away from the Five Points intersection of Wilkins Avenue and Beechwood Boulevard in Squirrel Hill, the up/down duplex at 1430-1432 Severn Street presents an opportunity to become both homeowner and landlord in one of Pittsburgh’s most desirable neighborhoods. The completely remodeled, all-brick, Tudor-style property is listed for $625,000 with Fred Harr of Howard Hanna Real Estate (MLS#…
PHOTOS COURTESY AND COPYRIGHT THE GORDON PARKS FOUNDATION A little less than 80 years ago, renowned photographer Gordon Parks made a trip to Pittsburgh to take pictures of workers inside a sweltering, bustling grease plant along the Allegheny River. The photos Parks took captured the difficulty of the work and quietly illustrated persisting labor divisions, including those that ran along…
110 Catalpa Ridge Road, Fox Chapel, PA 15238 Presented by Julie Rost Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty Built in 1923, this home is a private, quiet oasis set on 2+ acres of mature trees, perennial gardens, lawn and patios. Centrally located in Fox Chapel, the four-bedroom stucco home is awash in natural light. Its spacious entry boasts a grand…
PHOTOS BY MARK HOLEWINSKI, MJH IMAGES If April’s tax filing deadline left you feeling like you will never be able to afford a home, fear not. This week’s Hot Property search turned up an affordable gem in Oakmont. Wonderfully renovated, the home at 308 Beech St. features two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a lot of flexible space. It’s also located…
301 Fifth #604, Downtown Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Presented by Roslyn Neiman Howard Hanna Real Estate Services With award-winning design and construction, this special unit boasts state-of-the-art cabinetry, custom constructed hardwood floors, an enclosed glass library. Other features include a lineal gas fireplace, electronic control four system throughout, and luxury baths with a shower that flows from the ceiling into a whirlpool tub….
HOUSTON, WASHINGTON COUNTY | PHOTOS BY NORA BEST PHOTOGRAPHY Furniture designer Charles Eames famously said “Recognizing the need is the primary condition for design.” The sentiment could also be applied to building a custom home — just ask Dan Meade. The award-winning president and owner of Prime 1 Builders — which has been recognized by Houzz, The Builders Association of…
1647 Overton Lane, Squirrel Hill, PA 15217 Presented by Caroline Chaddad Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty Featuring four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a finished basement with equipped kitchenette, an extra playroom area and office, this home in Summerset, Squirel Hill has upgrades throughout. The kitchen features a unique backsplash with high-end stainless steel appliances and a trash compactor. The breakfast…
As spring struggles to materialize under this last blast of winter, Hot Property is taking a break from bargain house hunting to check out what’s going on in the world of new construction. Here is what’s available at varying price points. What $700,000+ Will Get You First up, Infinity Custom Homes is putting the finishing touches on its latest model…
PHOTO BY RICHARD COOK Just in time for the Pirates’ home opener next week, fans can expect to see some notable upgrades around PNC Park. Park officials announced Monday what they called “significant enhancements to the fan experience.” Updates will mostly focus on providing more gathering spaces throughout the ballpark and include new social gathering spaces with views of the…
PHOTOS/RENDERINGS COURTESY OF SANDCASTLE It’s been a big year for Pittsburgh’s amusement parks, and the season hasn’t even begun yet. Last month, both Kennywood Park and Idlewild Park & Soak Zone announced that they would open earlier than usual with some notable changes in store. Today, Sandcastle joined its sister parks with the promise of exciting events, a new waterslide…
7 Sweet Water Ln., Fox Chapel, PA 15238 Presented by Stephanie Veenis Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Enjoy this home’s spacious open floor plan for dining, entertainment, and work. Light abounds all day long. A covered porch with outside media and a fireplace brings you to vacation mode throughout the seasons. No question there is a space for whatever a family needs….
PHOTOS VIA RIVERLIFE | AREAS MARKED IN GREEN REPRESENT THOSE INCLUDED IN THE COMPLETING THE LOOP PROJECT. Access to Pittsburgh’s many trails and parks may be priceless, but the process of finishing and restoring these areas is anything but; Riverlife’s Completing the Loop project is expected to cost an estimated $246.9 million. The funding, according to Riverlife President and CEO…
Last week, I wrote about how finding homes for sale for less than $200,000 in a competitive Pittsburgh real estate market, such as this four-bedroom Victorian that quickly went under contract in Brighton Heights, could still be done. This week’s Hot Property is another affordable gem, but it’s a rather swanky condominium in Oakland’s Hampton Hall. Located at 166 N….
380 Buckingham Dr., Peters Township, PA 15367 Presented by Helen Sosso Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Built in 2020, this well-appointed, former Benjamin Marcus model boasts an open floor plan. Upon entering, you’ll love the soaring two-story foyer which flows into the living area. Here you will find a wall of elongated glass windows, a switch-controlled gas fireplace and an open view…
Let’s start big with Pennsylvania’s largest lake, which is also the fourth largest (by surface area) of North America’s five Great Lakes. It’s also the shallowest and the first to freeze in the winter. The southernmost of the Great Lakes, which we share with Canada, once sat near the settlements of the Erie, Attawandaron, Iroquois and Anishinaabe tribes, who fished…
Pennsylvania’s largest natural lake is just a short drive north in Crawford County. The typical lake activities — boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, strolling a historic boardwalk — can be found here, but we need to talk about the ghosts. A dozen hotels once dotted the shores of Conneaut Lake, but the historic Hotel Conneaut is the sole survivor. At…
For a quiet walk or jog through a pristine lake ecosystem, try this lake duo in Latrobe. A figure-8 walkway circles both lakes — known as the Upper and the Lower — in a 2.5-mile, easy stretch in the shade. Reflection Island, on the Upper Lake, is designed for remembrance of loved ones who have passed, while the Vietnam Veterans…
North Park is the largest in the Allegheny County Parks system. The lake itself is bordered by almost five miles of natural woodlands. At one time, the area’s Old Pine Creek flowed into a surrounding marshy area; this wetland was transformed into the man-made lake now known as Marshall Lake (or North Park Lake). The lake was soon stocked with…
With inflation at an all-time high, are there any affordable gems left on the market for under $200,000 in Pittsburgh? The good news is that there are, but if you’re hoping to snag one, be ready for a ride. For example, Sara Augustine, an agent with ReMax City Life, recently listed 1109 Davis Ave. in Brighton Heights for $179,900 (MLS#1540982)…
PHOTOS: ALLEGHENY CONFERENCE ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PHOTOGRAPHS, 1892-1981, MSP 285, DETRE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES AT THE HISTORY CENTER. Nearly 2 inches of rain fell in Pittsburgh on March 16, 1936. Combined with melting snow, the rain caused massive flooding; a day later, the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers rose to a peak of 46 feet at the Point, more than 20…
