I'm in Pittsburgh. We bought here about 25 years ago.

You might be able to find something in the neighborhood of $130k, but it will probably need work. I would say that they might be home-owner kept up, but not upgraded, if that makes sense. Think paneling, drop ceilings and shag carpeting. The mechanics of the house might be good, though. Like, is the electrical and plumbing upgraded? And when was the last time the roof was replaced? Check out the basement and be aware that dirt floors in the basement are vulnerable.

I'm in Lawrenceville, which is really close to downtown Pittsburgh. Right across the Allegheny from me is Millvale. It's just as close as I am, but is not part of Pittsburgh. You might want to look there. If you do, try to limit your search to the slopes area. Millvale has had an issue with flooding in the past.

There is a line of these small independent areas along the Allegheny. Aspinwall, Etna, Millvale. They are all really close in. I think that cities that have lrger boundaries, these would just be considered neighborhoods. But they are separate towns and townships with their own governance.