South Hills, Allegheny County
Upper St Clair Real Estate
Upper St Clair is an established South Hills township known for generous lots, well-maintained homes and one of Pennsylvania's highest-performing school districts. It appeals to buyers who want space and quiet streets without giving up convenient access to Pittsburgh.
- $520,000
- Median home price
- 22
- Avg. days on market
- 12
- Miles to downtown
Market data
Upper St Clair Real Estate Market Snapshot
Current pricing, pace and inventory conditions for Upper St Clair, explained in plain terms.
Median sale price
$520,000
Typical price range
$375K – $1.2M
Common home styles
Colonial, Split-level, Contemporary
Average days on market
22 days
Annual appreciation
4% – 5%
Inventory conditions
Limited supply, seller-leaning
Upper St Clair's median sale price is roughly $520,000, with most activity between $375,000 and $1.2 million. Mid-century split-levels and modest colonials occupy the entry tier, while updated executive homes and newer construction near Boyce Mayview and Fort Couch routinely exceed $800,000.
Homes here are generally larger than the county norm, built primarily between 1960 and 2000 on lots of a quarter acre or more, with four bedrooms, attached two-car garages and finished lower levels common. Recent kitchen, bath and systems updates make a measurable difference in both price and time to contract.
Well-prepared listings average about 22 days on market. Annual appreciation of four to five percent has been steady, driven by school-district demand and a limited supply of buildable land, which restricts new inventory.
Supply stays modest year-round. Buyers in the $400,000 to $600,000 band face the strongest competition, while properties above $900,000 attract a smaller, more selective audience and require accurate pricing from day one.
Community
Community and Lifestyle in Upper St Clair
Shopping, dining, recreation, schools and commuting - what daily life actually looks like in Upper St Clair.
Shopping
Donaldson's Crossroads, Village Square and nearby South Hills Village cover groceries, services and national retail.
Dining
Family-owned restaurants and casual dining along Washington Road and Route 19, with more options minutes away in Bridgeville and Mt Lebanon.
Parks & recreation
Boyce Mayview Park, the C&RC community and recreation center, trails, courts and township athletic fields.
Schools
Upper St Clair School District, a consistent statewide top performer with strong college placement.
Commuting
Direct access to I-79 and Route 19, placing downtown Pittsburgh about 25 minutes away.
Community life
Township recreation leagues, a public library and long-running seasonal events.
Day-to-day life in Upper St Clair is residential and unhurried. Neighborhoods are quiet, lots are landscaped, and most errands happen along the Route 19 corridor a few minutes from home.
The township invests heavily in recreation. Boyce Mayview Park and the community and recreation center anchor youth sports, fitness and programming that give the township a sense of shared life beyond the school buildings.
For buyers
Why Buyers Choose Upper St Clair
Buyers choose Upper St Clair for space, safety and schools. It offers the square footage and lot size that growing families need, backed by a district with a national reputation, while keeping a manageable commute to the city's employment centers.
Nationally regarded schools
Strong academics, wide extracurricular offerings and consistent college outcomes.
Larger homes and lots
Four-bedroom floor plans and quarter-acre-plus lots that are uncommon closer to the city.
Excellent recreation
Boyce Mayview Park and the C&RC provide facilities most townships cannot match.
Long-term value
Limited developable land keeps supply constrained and supports resale strength.
For sellers
Why Sellers Benefit
Sellers benefit from a well-defined and motivated buyer pool. Families relocating for work or specifically targeting the school district shop this township deliberately, and quality homes see focused, serious interest.
District-driven demand
Buyers search by school district first, which concentrates attention on Upper St Clair listings.
Constrained new supply
Little remaining land for development means existing homes carry the market.
Higher price points
A $520,000 median translates into substantial equity for long-time owners.
Qualified buyer pool
Relocation and move-up buyers typically arrive financially prepared and ready to close.
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