Author: Meg St-Esprit
This Upper St. Clair Home is a Usonian Time Capsule
Untouched by modern renovations, the home's nature-inspired architectural style was popularized by Frank Lloyd Wright.
This Pine Home Was Designed for One-Level Living — With Room to Spare
The six-bedroom, four bathroom homes gives owners the option to live entirely on one floor, but has two additional levels.
History, Dance and Family Life Converge at This Elegant Squirrel Hill Home
The grand five-bedroom home blends decades of history that include early Birth Control League meetings to third-floor ballroom lessons — and even a family link to the Stanford White murder in 1906.
Local Veteran Gets Surprised with New, Accessible Bathroom
The West Shore for Warriors program gifted the accessible shower to Army and Navy veteran Jody Steinberger, who is fully disabled.
Accessibility and Walkability Meet at this South Side Townhouse
The standalone space in the Riverside Mews has a rooftop deck overlooking Pittsburgh's three rivers — and the city's iconic skyline.
It May Look Historical, But This Harmony Colonial Has Every Modern Convenience
Built two decades ago, the picturesque property is situated alongside a private pond and rolling pastures.
A Grand Funeral Home Turned Residence — But It’s Not Spooky
The palatial brick property in the heart of McKeesport's historical Library Manor district comes at a bargain price for the right buyer.
Pittsburgh Home Sales Are Sluggish Right Now — But This Bellevue Property Sold Within Hours
A great price, quality updates and a location in walkable, charming community all contributed to the quick sale.
Once a Church, This Ornate South Side Condo Has Its Own Belfry Tower
Carved out of the former choir loft, the four-story condo has aerial views of Downtown and beyond.
Built in 1908, This Former Carriage House has a Surprise Mid-Century Modern Interior
Pittsburgh architect Edgar Kwalwasser reimagined the Squirrel Hill home in 1955.
Is There Anything More Pittsburgh Than a Penthouse on Mount Washington?
Equipped with modern updates and rich historical details, this hilltop Victorian overlooks the city's skyline.
This Stately Squirrel Hill North Home Has a Wallpaper Mural Found in Only Five Places Across the World
A scene from the Netflix drama, 'The Chair,' was also filmed in the dining room.
Don’t Judge This Squirrel Hill Home By Its Cover
Behind the classic facade of the Tudor-style townhouse is an airy, artsy home.
This Palatial Estate in Peters Comes With a View
Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows in the two-story living room, the five-bedroom home overlooks a secluded pond.
The Perfect Starter Home Hits the Market in Whitehall
The three-bedroom, move-in ready home sits in a family-friendly neighborhood.
The Love Story Behind the Ellsworth Place Home
Now in her 90s, Lois Michaels and her husband, Dr. Milton Michaels, spent more than 45 years at the Mid-Century Modern home in Shadyside.
Western Pennsylvania’s First African American Federal Judge Lived Here
A graduate of Harvard Law School, Paul Simmons and his wife, Gwendolyn, an active civic volunteer, were longtime residents of the historical Downer House.
Who Will Protect the Legacy of this Munhall Home?
A pair of sisters are looking for the right owners to restore their uncle's ornate, century-old home to its former glory.
She Wanted to Save This Home from Becoming a ‘Millennial Gray’ Nightmare
Far from your basic flip, this classic American Foursquare in East Liberty received a bold makeover that still honors its past.
This Mexican War Streets Home Got a Major Glow Up
The renovated three-story brick building is topped with a rooftop deck that has a panoramic view of Pittsburgh's skyline.
The Elegant House from ’90s Sitcom ‘Hope & Gloria’ is On the Market in Shadyside
The three-story brick home on the end of Ivy Street also appeared in a horror movie.
There’s Grand — And Then There’s This Restored American Foursquare in Point Breeze North
The carefully renovated estate is filled with original details, such as tiger oak wood flooring and pocket doors, alongside an oasis-like outdoor space.
If the Owners Could Pick Up this Lawrenceville House and Move it With Them — They Would
Situated on a double lot, the updated, century-old home has a modern-day garage that's rarity in a city neighborhood.
What’s It Like to Live in a Historical Landmark?
The Kramers painstakingly restored their Moon homestead, which was built in 1812.
This Is One of Those Grand East End Homes That Never Go Out of Style
The stately five-bedroom brick home in Point Breeze has a mahogany library and a sweeping staircase.
From a Pittsburgh Weather-Proof Pool to a Panic Room, This North Huntingdon Estate is Full of Surprises
The sprawling home has an indoor pool adjacent to a gym and a gas fireplace.
Targeted Toward First-Time Buyers, These Town Homes are Coming Up Roses in the Hill District
Featuring sleek, contemporary design, the six Rose Street units are being offered with incentives that help out prospective home owners.
One Couple Planned to Rent This Mount Washington Townhome for the Weekend — They Bought It Instead
A stunning view (and the chance to return to their hometown) won Olga and Paul Schwartz over.
This Stately Home was Built Before the North Side Became Part of Pittsburgh
Situated on a prominent corner of the former Allegheny City, the spacious brick home has changed hands many times — but never lost its charm.
Great Scott! This South Hills Home has Plenty of Play Opportunities
The four-bedroom home in Scott has a turf lawn, stadium lighting and even a climbing wall.
This Science Street Home Has All The Right Chemistry
Designed with sharp angles and walls of glass, the contemporary home in Pittsburgh's Allentown neighborhood has sweeping views of Downtown's iconic skyline.
Innovative Yet Practical, The Holm is a Different Type of Housing Concept for Pittsburghers
The eight-unit modular housing development in Munhall uses the latest technology to create easily assembled, quality homes.
Best of Design 2025: A Bathroom Made for Escaping, a Kitchen Made for Entertaining
This year’s winners for Best New Bathroom and Best New Kitchen are both found inside a Barrington-built home in Pine with interiors by Laken Design.
Best of Design 2025: An Expansive Modern Residence More Than 10 Years in the Making
Formerly the estate of a steel magnate, this Sewickley Heights farmstead now tells the story of industry and innovation in the region.
What Happens When an Architect and an Interior Designer Collaborate on Their Own Project?
You get this colorful, well-executed brick home in Pittsburgh's Spring Hill neighborhood that melds the old with new.
On the Grounds of the Former H.J. Heinz Mansion Stands This Thoughtfully Updated Point Breeze Property
The five-bedroom brick home along Penn Avenue melds original details with contemporary updates.
This Vacation-Like Home Looks Like It Belongs in Colorado — But It’s Actually in Fox Chapel
Designed by a notable Seattle builder, the cedar-and-stone home blends sustainability with modern luxury.
Another Type of ‘Family’ Once Occupied This Stately Mt. Lebanon Manse
The spacious five-bedroom home along Washington Road previously belonged to a notorious 1930s-era Pittsburgh gangster.
This Coastal Style Home Gives Beach Vibes — But With a View of Pittsburgh
The three-bedroom South Side Slopes home has a two-story deck overlooking Downtown's iconic skyline.
This New Build in Lawrenceville Is a Blank Slate in a Trendy Neighborhood
Surrounded by original homes, the four-story duplex has all the benefits of a city neighborhood — and none of the issues typically associated with older buildings.
The West End Was the Best End for These West Coast Transplants
Elizabeth and Jane Nam says the updated, four-bedroom row house was the perfect gathering spot for family and friends.
The Architect Behind the Civic Arena and Three Rivers Stadium Designed This Bradford Woods Home
Built by Dahlen Ritchey in 1945, the contemporary home — now owned by another architect — has undergone significant renovations that enhance the original design.
Built in 1895, This Fineview Home has a Bird’s Eye View of Downtown Pittsburgh
The three-story home features modern updates alongside original details — and a vantage point that never gets old.
This Pittsburgh Home Went Viral on Zillow Gone Wild — For Its Surprising Beauty
Nondescript on the outside, the three-bedroom bungalow in Overbrook has an ornate interior, as well as a rich Pittsburgh history.
House Hunting? This is What You Need to Know If You’re Buying a Flipped Home
Pittsburgh has some of the oldest housing stock in the country — and that mean a lot of renovated homes. Local experts say this is the information buyers should arm themselves with before hitting up those open houses.
This Urban Mid-Century Modern Dwelling in Morningside Has a Greenery-Filled View
The contemporary two-bedroom home is conveniently located near Downtown amenities — as well as the open space of Highland Park.
Once a Warehouse, This Condo Community is in a Quiet Strip of the South Side
Steps from the Great Allegheny Passage riverfront trail and the South Side’s booming business district, this updated condo, part of Fox Way Commons, benefits from a convenient location.
Local Realtors Reflect on Pittsburgh Housing Market, And Share What to Expect in 2025
We rounded up some of Hot Property's most interesting listings from 2024 — and take a look at the future of housing in Pittsburgh.
