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$4,038 Closing Credit¹
#1694610, Maureen States, Listing Office: Neighborhood Realty Services
$350,000 List price
5 Desdemona Ave Squirrel Hill, PA 15217
$4,156
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full, 1 partial
1,900 sqft
0.8 acres
$184 / sqft
House
Property details
About 5 Desdemona Ave
Perched above the city with sweeping panorama from The Waterfront to Carrie Furnace, 5 Desdemona is a reimagined farmhouse that seamlessly blends historic charm with modern design. Built in 1900 and renovated in 2016, this Squirrel Hill home features oak hardwood floors, an open layout filled with natural light, and a stylish kitchen with granite countertops, walnut cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. The spacious living room opens to a large deck, perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, three bedrooms offer generous closet space, including a primary suite with a private bath and balcony. Oversized windows in the second bedroom frame a stunning shot of the river. The partially finished, walk-out basement provides flexible space for a studio or office. A carport and extra parking add to the home's convenience. This rare find is ideally located between Squirrel Hill and Greenfield with quick access to Parkway 376, The Somerset at Frick, and the Waterfront. You won't want to miss it.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
(Contingent)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,900 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.83 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingOff Street
MLS #1691648
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Summary
- MLS Number: 1691648
- MLS Name: WESTPENN
- Office Name: Compass Pennsylvania, Llc
- Office Phone: (412) 307-7394
- Office Email: mlsteam@compass.com
- Listing Agent: Allison Pochapin
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Nearby schools
6
Pittsburgh Minadeo
Public District EE-5
0.8 mi
•6502 Lilac St
3
Barrett Elementary School
Public District KG-4
0.9 mi
•221 E 12th Ave
4
Park Elementary School
Public District KG-4
2.3 mi
•4100 Main St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $28,143. The most common annual income of people living in Squirrel Hill, PA is less than $<35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
58%
<35k
26%
35k-100k
8%
100k-200k
8%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
67%
Single, No Kids
2%
Single, with Kids
17%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
10%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
31%
35-64 yrs old
36%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Yoga/pilates
Skiing/snowboarding
Men's Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Nordstrom
Bloomingdales
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Dominos Pizza
California Pizza Kitchen
Bonefish Grill
What do the neighbors drive?
Audi
BMW
Lexus
What do the neighbors listen to?
Alternative
Talk/Personality
News
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 5 Desdemona Ave
This home is located at 5 Desdemona Ave in Squirrel Hill, PA and zip code 15217 in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood. This 1,900 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.83 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $350,000.
Squirrel Hill, PA housing market in March 2025 saw over 135 listings sold above listed price, more than 74 sold at listed price and over 234 sold below. Between February and March 2025, Squirrel Hill, PA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 19.1%. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $251,116, while the average time on the real estate market was 67 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.