$4,572 Closing Credit¹
#1691663, Maryann Bacharach, Listing Office: Howard Hanna Real Estate 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
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Other, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Parking: Off Street
- Architectural Style: Farmhouse, Three Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $350,000
- Price/SqFt: $184
- Directions: Browns Hill Road to Imogene. Imogene becomes Desdemona. House on Left.
- Year Built: 1900
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 1,900 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.83 Acres
- 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. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
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
The listing price of 5 Desdemona Ave property is $350,000.
The property 5 Desdemona Ave is a house located in Squirrel Hill, Pennsylvania, 15217.
Accepting Backup Offers: 5 Desdemona Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 5 Desdemona Ave are: Pittsburgh Minadeo (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Barrett Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Propel Charter School-Hazelwood (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Pittsburgh Greenfield (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Pittsburgh Colfax (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Propel Charter School-Homestead (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Pittsburgh Allderdice High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Steel Valley Sr High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
The property at 5 Desdemona Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 5 Desdemona Ave is 1,900 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5 Desdemona Ave is 1900.
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.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Squirrel Hill, PA there were more than 183 sold above asking price, over 256 sold below and more than 85 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Squirrel Hill, PA increased by 14.5% between March and April 2025. In April 2025 median list price was $251,580 and the average listing age was 53 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.