c.1938 Classic Brick Pennsylvania Home on 1.05 Acre Under $100K
OHU50K Notes $99,900
c.1938 Classic Brick Pennsylvania Home on 1.05 Acre. Located close to amenities and several parks.
Realtor Comments
Classic brick Colonial on over 1 acre in Brentwood! This 4-bedroom home offers 1 full bath and 2 partial baths, featuring a spacious living room with built-in cabinetry and a stone fireplace, plus a dining room with additional built-ins. The retro-style interior provides a functional layout with plenty of potential, along with a side porch for added outdoor living space. Generous interior and exterior areas offer flexibility for everyday living and entertaining. Conveniently located near shopping, schools, and major commuter routes. Property needs minor TLC-great opportunity to make it your own. Includes a 1-car garage.
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- Build date 1938
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236 Kaplan Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15227 $99,900
- Contact Realtor: Myles Mazzanti
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Pros and Cons of Pittsburgh’s Brentwood Neighborhood
Pros
- Close to Pittsburgh but still “suburban”: You’re not far from downtown and other neighborhoods, while the area often feels more residential than dense city blocks.
- Neighborhood feel / community vibe: Many residents describe it as more tight-knit and family-oriented than some nearby Pittsburgh neighborhoods.
- Access to major roads: It’s generally convenient for commuting via routes that connect toward South Hills and other parts of the region.
- Parks and everyday amenities nearby: The area tends to offer practical access to shopping, schools, and local services (and you can reach more options with a short drive).
- Housing options: Often includes a mix of single-family homes and more practical housing for different budgets (though the exact availability varies over time).
Cons
- Not as walkable as central neighborhoods: If you don’t drive, getting around can be more difficult than in parts of Pittsburgh that are more transit- or pedestrian-oriented.
- More limited “big city” nightlife/shopping in the immediate area: You can find essentials nearby, but many people go elsewhere in Pittsburgh for major restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.
- Traffic during commute hours: Like much of the Pittsburgh region, bottlenecks can happen on key corridors depending on where you’re going.
- Property/tax considerations can vary by street: In Pittsburgh-area suburbs, neighborhood feel can be similar but block-by-block differences (condition, lot size, noise, etc.) can be noticeable.
