#1691366, Andrea Ehrenreich, Listing office: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
$2,690,000 List price
5135 Ellsworth Ave Shadyside, PA 15232
6 beds
5 full, 2 partial
8,300 sqft
0.4 acres
$324 / sqft
House
Property details
About 5135 Ellsworth Ave
The impeccably restored Babcock Mansion famously hosted presidents, celebrities, royalty and a nobel prize winner all in the heart of walkable West Shadyside! Through hand-forged automatic iron gates exclusively commissioned for this property are 5 garage spaces, secure outdoor parking, professionally landscaped, fully-fenced expansive front gardens, rear yards, and a wrap-around porch supported by original sandstone columns. Highlights across the 8,000+ sq ft home and carriage house: Grand 3-story foyer w/open staircase; chef’s kitchen w/high-end appliances; breakfast room; dining hall; handsome lower-level ballroom with bar/prep area; owner’s suite w/steam shower, soaking tub, gallery-style closets; 3rd floor guest suite w/full kitchen and private or integrated entry; separately-deeded spacious 900 sq ft 2BR/1BA carriage house apt. Recently installed Central A/C throughout. Generous investments have been made to upgrade and preserve this irreplaceable architectural masterpiece!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size8,300 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.3857 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingAttached, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
MLS #1705546
Attached garageYes
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Appliances: Other, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile
- Interior: Wet Bar, Jetted Tub, Window Treatments
- Total Bedroom Count: 6
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Architectural Style: Three Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $2,690,000
- Price/SqFt: $324
- Directions: Entrance is on Colonial Place which is perpendicular to Ellsworth.
- Year Built: 1900
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 8,300 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.3857 Acres
- MLS Number: 1705546
- MLS Name: WESTPENN
- Office Name: Compass Pennsylvania, Llc
- Office Phone: (412) 307-7394
- Office Email: mlsteam@compass.com
- Listing Agent: Aaron Garland
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Nearby schools
5
Pittsburgh Liberty K-5
Public Magnet KG-5
0.3 mi
•601 Filbert St
6
Pittsburgh Montessori K-5
Public Magnet PK-5
0.7 mi
•201 S Graham St
5
Pittsburgh Woolslair
Public District EE-5
1.2 mi
•501 40th 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 $47,302. Residents of Shadyside, PA typically earn less than $<35k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
39%
<35k
34%
35k-100k
15%
100k-200k
12%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
82%
Single, No Kids
1%
Single, with Kids
12%
Married, No Kids
5%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
3%
<11 yrs old
1%
12-17 yrs old
60%
18-34 yrs old
24%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Music Concerts
Art Museums
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Bloomingdales
Crate & Barrel
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chipotle
Starbucks
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Volkswagen
Audi
BMW
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
News- Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 5135 Ellsworth Ave
The listing price of 5135 Ellsworth Ave property is $2,690,000.
The property 5135 Ellsworth Ave is a house located in Shadyside, Pennsylvania, 15232.
Active Listing: 5135 Ellsworth Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 5135 Ellsworth Ave are: Pittsburgh Liberty K-5 (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Pittsburgh Montessori K-5 (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Pittsburgh Woolslair (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Pittsburgh Arsenal (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Pittsburgh Colfax (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Pittsburgh Greenfield (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Pittsburgh Online Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Pittsburgh Milliones (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Pittsburgh Allderdice High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
The property at 5135 Ellsworth Ave has 6 bedrooms and 5 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 5135 Ellsworth Ave is 8,300 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 5135 Ellsworth Ave is 1900.
This home is located at 5135 Ellsworth Ave in Shadyside, PA and zip code 15232 in the Shadyside neighborhood. This 8,300 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.39 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,690,000.
Shadyside, PA housing market in June 2025 saw over 249 listings sold above listed price, more than 113 sold at listed price and over 328 sold below. The number of listings in Shadyside, PA increased by 5.7% between May and June 2025. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 37 days, the median list price was $254,724.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.