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Homebuyers interested in either new or older homes
have plenty of options on the South Side. Many older homes have
been carefully restored (or are ready for restoration!), and new
construction is booming. Please use the resources below to ease your home search, and contact South Side Local Development
Company at (412) 481-0651 if you need further assistance.
First-time home buyers can also take advantage of the free PNC
Bank Homebuyers Club Seminar, where they'll learn what they need to buy
a home.
New
Construction on the South Side
If you’re looking for a new home or condo in Pittsburgh, look
no further. There are a number of new developments underway in the
South Side. Some are entirely new; others are being built in former
church buildings. All of the projects listed here are under construction
or will be soon.
- Angels Arms
One Pius Street
Resting on the slopes above Pittsburgh’s vibrant South Side district, Angel’s Arms condominiums offer commanding city views in a peaceful neighborhood setting. Built upon the structure of the former St. Michael the Archangel church (1861-1993), the residences offer a historic and architecturally unique living experience.
- Hilltop Housing Initiative
The Hilltop Housing Initiative is a 50-unit affordable housing development revitalizing Allentown and Beltzhoover. Phase I is complete and eight new single-family homes with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, front porches and garages are on the market. Prices start at $125,000 and deferred second mortgages are available to qualified buyers. For more information contact: Jennifer Cash-Wade, Northwood Realty, 412-367-3200 x124, cashwadej@aol.com.
- Windom Hill Place
Windom Hill Place is a quiet sanctuary, high enough on the hillside to be removed from the lively Carson street bustle, but close enough to hop out for an evening of blues, a gallery opening or a late night snack at one of the Southside's quirky eateries. Featuring a great city view, contemporary Craftsman design with 3 bedrooms, loft, and 2.5 baths and energy efficient insulated concrete form construction. For more information call 412-488-0347.
- Jane Street Court
Available Immediately
Located in the heart of Pittsburgh’s historic South Side neighborhood, these recently built, unique townhomes are within walking distance to some of the area’s finest restaurants, movie and live performance theaters and shopping including the South Side Works.Designed by the AIA silver medal award winning Architect, John Martine of STRADA LLC, the townhomes blend state of the art convenience with sophisticated historic style. These exciting residences provide generous living space, (over 2,200 s.f.) with two off street semi-covered parking spaces for each unit.
Contact information is Green Development Inc. at 412-766-4630 x109
- Riverside Mews
Riverside Mews is an exciting new development that blends craft, energy effiiciency and exciting design. Located near the Riverfront Park the first phase of this 48 unit property will be available for occupancy early in 2007. Contact Prudential at 412-488-0347
- 15th Street Glassworks
Located in the heart of Pittsburgh's historic South Side neighborhood, The 15th Street Glassworks is walking distance to popular restaurants & theatres, shopping, riverfront hike/bike trails and minutes from downtown Pittsurgh, Heinz Field, PNC Park and Mellon Arena. This special Enclave design features heated courtyard parking enclosed with a brick and steel wall, patio gardens and balconies. All Townhomes feature 3 bedrooms with private master suite, den/study, 2-1/2 baths, open floor plan, balconies or terraces. Starting at $497,500. Please contact Chris Thomas at 412-521-5500 x 214, email: christopherthomas@prudentialpreferred.com for more information.
- St Mathews
The rectory, elementary school building, and convent of St. Matthew’s, 1910 Mary St., is being transformed into nine loft-style condominium units. Units will range from 1,600 to 2,300 sq.ft., each with an outside porch area and gated entrances.
Contact Karen Smith for more details: www.karenlsmithassociates.com
- Employee Assisted Housing
UPMC South Side employees can get up to $2,000 to purchase a home in south Pittsburgh. UPMC South Side provides eligible employees with a $1000 forgivable grant toward closing costs or down payment on homes in select zip codes (15203, 15210, 15211 & 15227). South Side Local Development Company provides another $1,000 grant for purchases in the following south Pittsburgh neighborhoods: Allentown, Arlington, Beltzhoover, Knoxville, South Side, St Clair. First-time homebuyers may also qualify for closing cost assistance and below market-rate mortgages through the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency: www.phfa.org.
To learn more about South Side’s housing
market, read this Pittsburgh Business Times article:
Call
of the South: Home values escalate with South Side’s cachet
Existing
Property
If you want to buy an older home in the South Side, you’re
bound to find one that’s just perfect for you. Some are move-in
ready; others need some restoration. These local real estate companies
and contractors know the South Side’s housing stock best.
Local Real Estate Agents
Carlson & McGinley Real Estate
Services, Inc.
106 S. 18th Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 431-1718
Karen Smith & Associates
26 S. 27th Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 488-0100
Realty Counseling Co.
1012 East Carson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 381-1166
www.realtycounseling.com
Pittsburgh Region
Real Estate Companies
Cool Space
Locator
Howard Hanna
Northwood Realty
Prudential
Preferred
Century 21 Real
Estate
GMAC Real
Estate
Collierspenn
Rehab Opportunities
The following local companies specialize in home restorations and
reconstruction:
Firewater Restoration
811 East Carson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 262-7070
The Healey Company,
Inc.
1234 Sarah Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 481-1600
R.W. Ripley & Sons
Construction
229 Bausman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 431-3038
Three Rivers Restoration
P.O. Box 111
Ingomar, PA 15127
(412) 369-9947
Financing
and Mortgage Products
Urban Redevelopment Authority housing programs
http://www.ura.org/housing.htm
FannieMae, find a mortgage
http://www.fanniemae.com/homebuyers/findamortgage/index.jhtml?p=Find+a+Mortgage
FannieMae, mortgage calculators
http://www.fanniemae.com/homebuyers/calculators/index.jhtml?p=Resources&s=Calculators
Responsible Lending
http://www.responsiblelending.org/
Responsible Lending & Freddie Mac
http://www.dontborrowtrouble.com/dontborrow/anti_predatory.html
Mortgage & investment
calculators
http://www.mortgage-calc.com/
AARP reverse mortgage information
http://www.aarp.org/revmort/
Neighborhood
Map of Pittsburgh’s South Side
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