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419 Melwood Ave,
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Beacon Commons
5629 Beacon St,
Pittsburgh,
PA
15217
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Bedrooms
3 bd
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Bathrooms
1.5 ba
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Square Feet
1,144 - 1,388 sq ft
Beacon Commons
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Beacon Commons has everything youre looking for from the spacious layout to the historic charm in a quiet neighborhood. Its the ideal place to downsize, make your first move as a young couple, or blow bubbles with your children in the courtyard. Beacon Commons townhouses are close to 100 years old and include original hardwood floors, doors, built-in shelves, and cabinets throughout the space. The interiors have been carefully renovated to update kitchens with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops as well as update all bathroom features and vanities. The layout includes comfortable living and dining areas as well as sun rooms with floor to ceiling windows that provide tons of natural light. Enjoy the outdoor space behind your town house as well as the beautifully landscaped community courtyard fit for playing fetch with your dog, catching up on your current read, or having a playdate with the neighbors.
About Beacon Commons
Beacon Commons has everything youre looking for from the spacious layout to the historic charm in a quiet neighborhood. Its the ideal place to downsize, make your first move as a young couple, or blow bubbles with your children in the courtyard. Beacon Commons townhouses are close to 100 years old and include original hardwood floors, doors, built-in shelves, and cabinets throughout the space. The interiors have been carefully renovated to update kitchens with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops as well as update all bathroom features and vanities. The layout includes comfortable living and dining areas as well as sun rooms with floor to ceiling windows that provide tons of natural light. Enjoy the outdoor space behind your town house as well as the beautifully landscaped community courtyard fit for playing fetch with your dog, catching up on your current read, or having a playdate with the neighbors.
Beacon Commons is an apartment community located in Allegheny County and the 15217 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Pittsburgh Public Schools attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Bedrooms: 3 with Deck
- AC: Central Air
- Squirrel Hill Neighborhood
- Patio/Balcony
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
Apartment Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Deck
Location
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Nestled between Schenley Park and Frick Park in the city's East End, Squirrel Hill is considered one of Pittsburgh's most popular neighborhoods. Although the city divides the neighborhood into Squirrel Hill North and Squirrel Hill South, locals tend to treat the area as one sprawling entity.
Squirrel Hill South's stability remains part of its appeal, as do its rolling hills, walkable business district on Murray Avenue, excellent schools, and tranquil streets. With homes ranging from mid-rise apartments to ornate mansions, rental options are available for a wide variety of different tastes and budgets.
Squirrel Hill South's historic charm combined with an easy-going attitude makes it a great place to live. Proximity to multiple universities makes the community an ideal location for students, faculty, and staff. Carnegie Mellon University and Chatham University sit in Squirrel Hill North, and to the west lies the University of Pittsburgh in Oakland.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.9 mi |
Beacon Commons is within 4 minutes or 1.3 miles from Chatham University. It is also near Carnegie Mellon University and University of Pittsburgh.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
732 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
293 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,362 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
298 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Pittsburgh include First Avenue, located 4.7 miles from Beacon Commons. Beacon Commons is near Pittsburgh International, located 21.9 miles or 34 minutes away, and Arnold Palmer Regional, located 40.4 miles or 63 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.7 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.1 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.3 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.4 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.4 mi |
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Drive: | 47 min | 30.9 mi |
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Drive: | 60 min | 37.3 mi |
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Drive: | 62 min | 47.1 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Pittsburgh International
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Drive: | 34 min | 21.9 mi |
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Arnold Palmer Regional
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Drive: | 63 min | 40.4 mi |
Time and distance from Beacon Commons.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
Beacon Commons has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 4-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Frick Environmental Center
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Chatham Arboretum
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.1 mi |
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Frick Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Schenley Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Phipps Conservatory and Gardens
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
Beacon Commons has 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including Frick Environmental Center, Chatham Arboretum, and Frick Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
Beacon Commons has 3 hospitals within 2.7 miles, the nearest is UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside which is 2.5 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 30 min | 20.3 mi |
Beacon Commons is 20.3 miles and a 30 minute drive from Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station.
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5629 Beacon St
Pittsburgh, PA 15217