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  • 5501 Centre Ave

    Pittsburgh, PA 15232

    Apartment building
    Studio-4 beds

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    Neighborhood: Friendship

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    • Walkable Streets
      Pedestrian-friendly layout encourages walking to shops, dining, and parks.
      Dining Scene
      From casual bites to fine dining, a haven for food lovers.
      Shopping Scene
      Bustling retail hubs with boutiques, shops, and convenient everyday essentials.
      Transit Access
      Convenient access to buses, trains, and public transit for easy commuting.
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    Centered on Shadyside’s leafy, walkable streets, 15232 blends historic Victorian homes with modern apartments and lively main streets. Expect four true seasons and a neighborhood rhythm built around Walnut Street, Ellsworth Avenue, and South Highland, where independent boutiques, galleries, and everyday essentials meet a strong coffee culture (Arriviste, The Coffee Tree Roasters). Foodies find favorites like Noodlehead, Girasole, Casbah, and weekend brunch at Pamela’s, plus nearby groceries at Giant Eagle Market District, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe’s. Fitness is easy with X Shadyside, Orangetheory, and bike-friendly routes to Mellon Park’s Walled Garden and trails toward Schenley Park. Evenings bring relaxed pubs and wine bars rather than late-night clubs. The community skews mixed—young professionals, medical and university folks, and long-time residents—pet friendly and stroller friendly alike. Transit along Fifth, Centre, and Ellsworth makes downtown and universities a short ride, and UPMC Shadyside sits in the heart of the zip. Per Zillow’s recent market trends, the median asking rent has hovered around the high-$1,700s, with most listings roughly $1,200–$2,800.

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    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    95 / 100
    Walker's Paradise
    69 / 100
    Good Transit
    95 / 100
    Biker's Paradise

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of 5501 Centre Ave?

    5501 Centre Ave has a walk score of 95, it's a walker's paradise.

    What is the transit score of 5501 Centre Ave?

    5501 Centre Ave has a transit score of 69, it has good transit.

    What schools are assigned to 5501 Centre Ave?

    The schools assigned to 5501 Centre Ave include Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5, Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5, and Pittsburgh Obama 6-12.

    What neighborhood is 5501 Centre Ave in?

    5501 Centre Ave is in the Friendship neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA.