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Known for its affordability, Pittsburgh has many distinct neighborhoods, with the cost of housing varying in each one. As of 2024, the median listing price for a home in Pittsburgh was $244,000, according to Realtor.com.

But, with the hot spring home buying and selling season here, we wondered what spending $350,000 in the region would get you. Because housing in Pittsburgh’s communities is so diverse, spending the same amount in different areas can get you a property of many different sizes and conditions.

From cottage-style to Victorian homes, we gathered five different properties in and around the Steel City that can be purchased for around $350,000.

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201 Conestoga Road, Penn Hills

Built in 1925, this brick cape cod-style home with charming dormers has contemporary gray flooring and granite countertops.

Listed for $300,000, the house’s smart layout contains room for storage, including a walk-in closet in the main bedroom.

There is still room to expand with the partially finished basement, which could be turned into an additional living space or a game room.

688 Forest Ave., Bellevue

Standing tall at three stories, the recently updated American Foursquare-style home on 688 Forest Ave. in Bellevue features a front and back porch, as well as an above-ground pool, where buyers could enjoy leisure time outside. The spacious brick home opens up to a big living room with a decorative fireplace.

With five bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms, this 1,840-square-foot property has plenty of room for a family. It’s listed for $349,900.

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1069 Mississippi Ave, Mt. Lebanon

Listed at $330,000, this Mt. Lebanon home has two stories of the multi-level living, plus plenty of amenities. Featuring hardwood floors, the open-concept living room flows into the dining room, making the home feel more spacious.

Built in 1959, the house comes with an updated main bathroom and kitchen that contains ample cabinet storage, stainless-steel appliances and a good layout for cooking meals. There’s also a new roof.

On the lower level is a family room with a fireplace to help fight off the winter chills during. During the summer, homeowners can enjoy the above-ground, heated pool.

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228 Mica Court, Bethel Park

In the South Hills is a two-story, single-family home listed for $325,000 that’s located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Bethel Park.

As one steps through the front door, they are met with new vinyl floors. But that’s not the only recent update; the carpet in the family room and second floor also is new — and the entire home was recently painted. Renovations continue with a new powder room on the first floor. The second floor includes an updated primary bathroom with custom tile, a walk-in shower, new floors and a new vanity.

Outside is a large back deck and covered front porch that can both be enjoyed during the warmer weather.

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4611 Northern Pike, Monroeville

Listed for $310,00, 4611 Northern Pike in Monroeville has four bedrooms, plus plenty of space to stretch out.

“It has a sunken living room with a wood-burning fireplace, which you don’t see very often,” says real estate agent Carter Lee of Coldwell Banker Realty.

The brick home also has a private backyard with a wrap-around deck and an enclosed porch. The well-maintained home has only had two previous owners, according to Lee.

“It’s close to shopping in both Monroeville and Plum,” he says.