|
06-13-2008, 11:01 AM
|
|
Junior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2008
2 posts, read 1,886 times
Reputation: 10
|
|
Moving from Chicago to Pittsburgh
Hi everyone! This is my first time on this Forum, so I apologize if this question has been asked before.
I currently live outside of Chicago and am hoping to move to the Pittsburgh area next year, in 2010. I am recently divorced, will be 30 in October, with no kids. I'm a HUGE Steelers fan and just fall in love with the area a little more every time I'm there. Crafton would be the ideal place for me, with the older houses and brick streets. However, I am sad to say that I know little more than that about the area. I have been looking at Stowe Township as well but I think I'd like to stay in Allegheny Township. I am looking to buy, rather than rent, since I'll be able to turn my current house over to my ex-husband and not have to worry about selling it here first. I'm looking to pay less than $150K (I hope that's enough) and would like a decent sized yard, big enough for a large dog. I don't necessarily care about school systems, since if and when that day comes, I could always move. I just want a place where I can finally feel at home.
|
|
06-13-2008, 11:09 AM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: North Suburbs
1,414 posts, read 655,105 times
Reputation: 288
|
|
|
Plenty of homes under 150K in Stowe township. Don't follow you on Allegheny Townhip, do you mean Allegheny County or Allegheny Township in Westmoreland County?
|
|
06-13-2008, 02:50 PM
|
|
Junior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2008
2 posts, read 1,886 times
Reputation: 10
|
|
|
Sorry. I meant Allegheny County.
|
|
06-14-2008, 03:50 PM
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
28 posts, read 21,900 times
Reputation: 12
|
|
|
Crafton / Ingram is a great area for older houses with some yard space. Although there are a lot of houses in Pittsburgh that are very old. Carnegie, Scott twp, Bethel Park to name a few.
These are all on the bus line or trolley line if public transportation is important.
Allegheny county has the highest tax base in the area, consider looking into washington county, butler county, and beaver county. you'll find older homes (minus the brick roads) and lots of property.
|
|
06-14-2008, 07:33 PM
|
|
Junior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2008
2 posts, read 1,331 times
Reputation: 10
|
|
|
If I was in your shoes (I used to live in Chicago) I would try to find something in Shadyside or Squirrel Hill..a little pricey but there are some deals, especially now. Alot to do, walking distance shops, dog friendly, city but fun. The universities are there with the entertainment you can find at a university...classes, theater, diversity of all kinds. The suburbs anywhere in Pgh are family oriented and can get BORING. Point Breeze is right next to Squirrel Hill and is more affordable. Check it out.
|
|
06-15-2008, 07:48 PM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: May 2008
2,753 posts, read 1,101,951 times
Reputation: 1508
|
|
|
Try Dormont, and good luck. I hope you find a good place for yourself.
|
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
|
|
Welcome to City-Data.com forum! Make sure to register - it's free and very quick! You have to register before you can post and participate in our discussions with 700,000 other registered members. User profiles and some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your free account you will be able to customize many options, you will have the full access to over 15,000 posts/day about local topics and you will see fewer ads. 
Linear Mode
