MVI Celebrates Completion of 3 Miller Ave Rehab in Rankin
Above Left to Right: Lauren Connelly, Director of Allegheny County Economic Development; Congresswoman Summer Lee; Emily Perry, future homeowner of 3 Miller Ave, joined by her daughter; and Laura R. Zinski, CEO of Mon Valley Initiative.
Mon Valley Initiative (MVI), joined by Allegheny County Economic Development (ACED), elected officials, project partners, and community members, marked the completion of its rehabilitation of 3 Miller Avenue with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, August 6. The renovated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home in Rankin will soon welcome its new owner, Emily Perry, and her family.
The new home is part of a long-term investment in the corridor according to MVI CEO Laura Zinski. "Since 2000, MVI has renovated 14 homes and built 9 new ones along this corridor. The 3 Miller Avenue rehab is the latest piece of that work, an over $340,000 investment that turns a vacant property back into a home a family can afford and build a future in."
The approximately 1,759-square-foot home includes a front porch, an extra side yard lot, rear parking, a third-floor bonus room, and an unfinished basement, and was placed on the market for $140,000. The property sits on a primary public transit corridor within walking distance or a short drive of the Swissvale Shopping Center, Edgewood Towne Center, and the Waterfront.
The renovation was funded through ACED's HOME Investment Partnerships Program, which supports the redevelopment of vacant and underused properties across Allegheny County. Investments like this deliver value beyond the home itself. The borough, county, and school district will benefit each year from new taxes generated by the property, helping stabilize and grow the local market.
"HOME is a critical federal resource that allows us to invest in housing projects that strengthen neighborhoods," said Lauren Connelly, Director of ACED. "Restoring a vacant property like 3 Miller Ave supports new homeowners while also reinforcing neighborhood stability and long-term economic growth. We're grateful to MVI for their partnership on this project, and to the federal, state, and local programs that make these housing investments possible."
Congresswoman Summer Lee, who joined the celebration, reflected on what the project means for the community. "The completion of 3 Miller Avenue shows what becomes possible when people invest in Rankin, work together, and deliver something real for the community. A home can change the direction of a family, and a block full of strong families can change the direction of an entire community," she said.
Perry, who is set to move into the home with her family later this summer, joined the ceremony and toured the finished property with guests.
Photos courtesy of Mon Valley Initiative, Allegheny County, and the Office of Rep. Summer Lee.
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