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Sold for $2,070,000 on 10/24/25
  • $2,070,000

    5135 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

    6beds
    8,300sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1900
    0.39 Acres Lot
    $2,070,300 Zestimate®
    $249/sqft
    $5,986 Estimated rent

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    What's special

    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!

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: October 24, 2025 at 11:45am

    Listed by:

    Aaron Garland 412-307-7394,

    COMPASS PENNSYLVANIA, LLC

    Bought with:

    Danielle Gundlach, RS226212L

    PIATT SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

    Source: WPMLS,MLS#: 1705546MLS LogoOriginating MLS: West Penn Multi-List

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 7
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Some Gas Appliances, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    Features
    • Wet Bar, Jetted Tub, Window Treatments
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Windows: Multi Pane, Window Treatments
    • Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
    • Number of fireplaces: 11
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 8,300
    • Total interior livable area: 8,300 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 5
    • Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: Three Or More
    • Stories: 3
    • Pool features: Pool
    • Has spa: Yes
    Lot
    • Size: 0.39 Acres
    • Dimensions: 0.3857
    Details
    • Parcel number: 0052C00063000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Three Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Resale
    • Year built: 1900
    Details
    • Warranty included: Yes

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Security System
    Community
    • Community features: Public Transportation
    Location
    • Region: Pittsburgh