Beltzhoover Neighborhood in Pittsburgh?

[Brendan Lawrence]

Hey Everyone,

I’ve been looking at some properties in the Beltzhoover neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. They caught my eye in that the current listings in the neighborhoods surrounding seemed to be going for $100-200k, yet these homes are listed far below that. They need work, but that’s the name of the game right?!

When I research the neighborhood however it gives some pretty grim reviews. Sounds like crime and gangs are pretty active in this area. Also, certain sources were pinning this neighborhood at a $50k average home value so if this is the case then it tosses out my interest in these properties.

I try to avoid calling local realtors and property managers in an effort to respect their time, since I hold no loyalty to any particular city right now and could very well end up never doing business there. So I figured I’d shoot something onto the forum to confirm my thoughts that maybe I should stay away from the area.

Thanks guys!