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Rental properties are killing my home value.
3
rating
By
Chris wilson (
Jul 14, 2017)
We bought this home because of the school and because the kids could walk to school, the movies, their friends houses, the stores etc. That's where the old begins and ends. Now that the kids have grown its time to go. We have, over the years, watched the neighborhood turn in to a ...Read More
rental haven. Drug problems, unsavory renters, absentee landlords, code enforcement issues, blind eyes turned over and over. The town itself won't admit there's a drug problem but worries if you want to pave the boulevard. Conflict of interest with the board but it's the old boys club, it's all about saving face. How many times can the police arrest the same person before the landlord gets warned? How many tenants can one landlord rent to that get arrested before the landlord gets cited? Isn't there a law on how many rentals one town can even have? I think we've reached our limit! The point is, the home town feeling is gone, what we wanted and once had for our children has faded for greed. Oakmont the Great is crumbling, home values are falling, get them and flip them like everyone else is!
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A Commuters Nightmare and don't get me started on the smell
1.5
rating
By
littleadvice (
Oct 11, 2015)
I recently sold a home in Oakmont. It was a financial disaster. Oakmont has a reputation as a decent place to live... but...
The commute into and out of Pittsburgh a whopping 7 miles away is a nightmare. Repairing the Hulton Bridge does nothing to fix that. It is by no means a co ...Read More
nvenient location to either get into or out of Pittsburgh (which is loaded with wonderful neighborhoods) or to the airport to escape once in awhile or to the towns across the river.
In addition when you have a heavy rain, the smell of the raw sewage that dumps directly into the Allegheny River leaves quite an impression.
The restaurants are over rated as are the bakeries. You have endless traffic. The newer homes do not hold their value.
The old neighborhoods up the hill do offer a decent place to walk and the smell does not waft up there. The library is terrific as are the folks in the Post Office and the quaint one screen movie house is nice as well.
I would if I had it to do all over again buy something directly in the city or over in Mount Lebanon... steer clear of Oakmont is my opinion.
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Family friendlyPublic transit is accessibleWalkable to grocery storesYards are well-keptLots of parksWalkable to restaurantsFriendly neighbors Safe at night Pet friendly Streets have sidewalksA quiet areaSense of community
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Compare Oakmont, PA Livability
C-
Amenities
Are there many local amenities in
Oakmont?
Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.
Parks
Fifth Street Memorial Park
Tenth Street Elementary School Playground
Riverside Park
Falling Springs Park
Creekside Park
Quad
Dark Hollow Woods Park
Dark Hollow Woods Park
Entertainment
Kerr Museum
The Oaks Theater
Raiders Stadium
Zone 28
Benedum Visual Arts Center
Hillman Center for Performing Arts
Rachel Carson Homestead
Waterworks Cinemas
Food & Drink
Panera Bread
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Brr-Kee's Homemade Ice Cream
Mike's Wife's Place
Cheers
Burger King
Auntie Anne's
Wendy's
A+
Commute
Is public transit available in Oakmont?
Of all people who commute,
0.8% take public transportation in
Oakmont.