Welcome to Fox Chapel
Wooded lots and estate homes, six miles from downtown
Fox Chapel sits about six miles from downtown Pittsburgh, with large wooded lots, quiet streets, and some of the region's most notable residential architecture. Parks, trails, and the Allegheny River are close by.
Though it was inhabited and settled long before, Fox Chapel didn’t become a popular suburb of Pittsburgh until the 20th Century brought the onset of the automobile. Now with more mobility, Pittsburgh residents could look outside the city for lush places to call home. Fox Chapel was a wooded, rural community and it has maintained that feeling even as it has grown and modernized.
The housing of Fox Chapel is diverse and delightful. It ranges from charming townhouses and condos to cozy single-family homes, and even sprawling luxury estates. Most residences are set back from main roads and surrounded by nature. There’s a wide range of options here, making it the perfect place to find your dream home.
What to Love
- Vibrant nightlife and restaurant scene
- O'Hara Township Community Park, Hartwood Acres, and river access
- Luscious green spaces
Local Lifestyle
Fox Chapel has a rural feel, with gorgeous homes and tree-lined streets. It’s quiet, but the kind of quiet that lends itself to easy afternoons of shopping at your favorite boutique before ordering a cocktail at your favorite restaurant. Fox Chapel is served by the Fox Chapel Area School District. It also has a thriving job market, as well as an easy commute to the city.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
The main commercial area of Fox Chapel is populated with quaint shops, charming architecture, and delicious and family-owned restaurants. Why drive into the city, when residents can experience all the charm of local shopping right here?
Celebrate a special moment or just a night out at Brick & Barrel, with its casual atmosphere, bourbons and beers, and recipes made from locally sourced ingredients. Atria’s has been serving authentic Italian fare to locals for decades. Come to Mercurio’s for the hand-crafted Neapolitan pizza and stay for the artisan gelato. Enjoy a tasty array of Indian cuisine at Spice Affair, or stop by Zoup! For a delicious lunchtime soup and sandwich combo. Carabella is a small boutique that carries the best of high-end contemporary fashions.
If you’re looking for comfortably stylish pieces, then a trip to Kiya Tomlin will delight you. Another thing that’s sure to delight is the many incredible infused olive oils for sale at Oakmont Olive Oil Company. Whether you’re looking to set up a home bar that will make everyone jealous, or searching for the perfect housewarming present, Splurge has got the goods.
Things to Do
Fox Chapel may feel like a quiet small town, but there is plenty to do here. Wine tastings, theater productions, and even a yacht club all add to the charming atmosphere of this suburb.
Sip, sip hooray! Narcisi Winery hosts tastings of their finest vintages and tours of their vineyard during the warmer months. Take in a performance from a professional tour, a community troupe, or a student production at Hillman Center for Performing Arts.
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