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!
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
Owner options
What's special
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#: 1705546 Originating MLS: West Penn Multi-List
Originating MLS: West Penn Multi-List
 Originating MLS: West Penn Multi-List
Originating MLS: West Penn Multi-ListFacts & 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