c.1900 Five Bedroom Pennsylvania Craftsman Fixer Upper Under $27K

934 Maplewood Ave, Ambridge, PA 15003   $26,500

• Contact Realtor: Dana Rowell
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Pros

Affordable Cost of Living & Housing

• Median home value is just around $94K, about 65% below the national average

• Rent averages $910/month, roughly 37% cheaper than national norms.

Strong Community Vibe & Walkability

• Many describe it as a tight-knit, walkable town:

  “It’s on the upswing… more walkable than it used to be”

• Locals praise neighborhood friendliness and sidewalks: 83% report sidewalks, ~56% feel safe at night

Growing Local Scene & History

• Older steel-town charm with revitalization efforts: two breweries, coffee shops, EV chargers, festivals

• Home to historic Old Economy Village, a National Historic Landmark

Proximity to Pittsburgh

• Just ~16–20 miles from downtown, with direct Beaver County transit bus service

• Average commute is about 25 minutes by car

Cons

Higher Crime Rates

• Crime is significantly above average: violent crime ~197% higher, overall 22–51% higher than U.S./PA averages. Odds of victimization are ~1‑in‑36

• NeighborhoodScout warns it’s “higher than 93% of the state’s cities

Underperforming School District

• Ambridge Area School District rated poorly; overcrowding and violence reported in schools

  “The Ambridge school district is awful… overcrowded… a lot of violence at the middle school and high school.”

Aging Infrastructure & Job Market

• Post-industrial decline; some areas show signs of urban decay

• Local job options limited; income levels below national average ($50K median income)

Neighborhood Variability

• Quality varies block by block—some areas feel rundown while others are improving.

  “Where you choose in Ambridge is a big deal… town was absolutely terrible in the 90s… now becoming better”