4305 Centre Schenley Farms, PA 15213 Presented by Julie Rost Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty This stunning home is located in the historic district of Schenley Farms. On the first floor is a welcoming vestibule with coat closets that open into three full floors of living space plus a bonus level. The living room features hardwood floors, a beautiful…
PHOTOS BY MARK HOLEWINKSI, MMHJ IMAGES Nancy Wells says she didn’t plan to buy a firehouse built in 1884 on Pittsburgh’s South Side, but once she stumbled across 900 Bingham St., she couldn’t get it out of her mind. As a local landlord, Wells often headed to the South Side to meet with an appliance vendor. On a routine trip…
KITCHEN BEFORE (PHOTOS BY MIMI LYONS & AFTER (PHOTOS BY STEVEN DALTON PHOTOGRAPHY) Mimi Lyons and her husband, Scott Martinelli, had been looking for an investment property for a long time before they finally decided on a five-bedroom, century-old fixer-upper in the heart of Shadyside. Shortly after closing on the house, a new search began—they needed a design-build firm that…
301 Fairview Road Fox Chapel, PA 15238 Presented by Max Hofmann Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This timeless colonial consists of just over 7,600 square feet of living space and is situated on 3.82 private acres in the Fox Chapel Area School District. The first floor consists of exceptionally large rooms, copious natural light and elevated ceilings with recessed lighting…
Indiana, Pennsylvania native Jimmy Stewart gave us more iconic performances than just about any actor — in his era or any other. He’s George Bailey in “It’s a Wonderful Life,” still the most heartfelt and powerful holiday film. He’s Scottie Ferguson in “Vertigo,” often called the greatest film ever made. He won his Oscar for “The Philadelphia Story.” And he…
PHOTOS BY JEFF MUSCHAR PHOTOGRAPHY Talking about the home at 701 S. Braddock Ave. evokes both joy and wistfulness for Merrily Swoboda and Jeff Lesak. After moving from rural Bedford County in 2019 in search of a walkable and friendly community, the couple found exactly what they were looking for in Regent Square. “It was hard for us to leave…
Before he became the returning hero of the Pittsburgh Pirates, before he was named the National League MVP and even before the baseball world dubbed him “Cutch,” Andrew McCutchen was simply a 15-year-old Florida kid playing far from home. And he was homesick. Horribly so. His parents, who were 17 when he was born in tiny Fort Meade, Florida, had…
PHOTOS BY KIRSTEN HEAGY, FLY OVER PROPERTIES Although it’s hard to imagine it these days gazing upon the closely-packed, colorful houses that make up the city’s neighborhoods, Pittsburgh once contained large patches of agricultural land. This included in Sheraden, where a farmhouse at 2914 Sacramento Ave. has stood watch over a changing city — and the growing neighborhood around it…
238 S Negley Ave. Friendship Park, PA 15206 Presented by Jeannine Mullen Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Welcome to this stunning renovation of a classic Victorian mansion. You will find grand features throughout keeping the integrity of the original woodwork, pocket doors and style. Six bedrooms 4 1/2 bathrooms on second and third floors with custom dressing room/closets. Also included…
PHOTOS BY PETER THEIS PHOTOGRAPHY When Scott Izzo and Terri Wolfe decided to leave the Mexican War Streets on Pittsburgh’s North Side in 2013, they were in search of a quieter neighborhood with a bit more outdoor space. But, as old house lovers, the couple did not want to compromise on charm and character with their next property. When they…
2615 Rossmoor Drive Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 Presented by KW Roxane CAN Real Estate Group This custom colonial is large enough for a multi-generational family and is located near Streams Elementary in the Upper St. Clair School District. The district was recently ranked as #1 in Western Pennsylvania (by the Pittsburgh Business Times). The current owners of 25+ years…
PHOTOS BY ZACH ALDEN-BROWN/EXPOSURE IT When moving from Texas a little more than two years ago, Laura Witowski says her family was looking for both location and historical features as they decided on a home in Pittsburgh. “We wanted to be close to the city and work, plus it was a chance to own an old house with a lot…
201 McDowell Rd. Cook Township, PA 15658 Presented by Annette Ganassi Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Privacy and tranquility await at Butterfly Farm, an idyllic estate encompassing roughly 60 acres of field and forest. A gated drive leads the way across the dam and past the seven-acre lake, winding up the hill through the woods to a governor’s drive that…
1 Trimont 2400A/2410A Mount Washington, PA 15211 Presented by Vera Purcell Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Overlooking the Point and the three rivers, this luxury residence enjoys breathtaking views from every room and outdoor area. Occupying the entire 24th floor of the Trimont, the condominium combines two units to offer over 5,000 square feet of unparalleled living space. A keyed elevator provides direct access to…
PHOTOS BY 360 CAPTURES When it came time for the Basman family to list their home in Pine, they didn’t have to look far for the perfect agent — close friend and RE/MAX agent Lisa Haberstroh has spent countless hours in their home. “The home has everything one could dream of having,” she says. “It’s simply breathtaking, rare, one of…
1406 Washington Road Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228 Presented by KW Roxane CAN Real Estate Group There’ve been only two owners in the history of this sturdy beauty. The gorgeous hardwood floors were recently exposed on both the main and upper levels. The entire interior and basement have just been professionally painted. Everyone will enjoy spending family time or movie night…
PHOTOS BY STEEL CITY VISUALS After dining on East Carson Street 34 years ago, Adelaide La Fond says she and her husband, Richard, were drawn to a1890s-era bakery they stumbled across on their post-dinner walk. “The building spoke to both me and my husband,” she says. “When we went through it, we knew why we were so attracted to it….
PHOTOS COURTESY STEVE ROBERTS Barbara Cox wasn’t your average buyer when she first walked into the house she now calls home 20 years ago. While many were looking for shiny new kitchens and updated fixtures, she fell in love with the entirely untouched nature of a four-bedroom, two-bathroom Victorian nestled between commerce and nature in Sewickley. “It is in the…
704 Devonshire St. Shadyside, PA 15213 Presented by Krisztian Burzuk Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This architectural masterpiece was designed by the renowned Pittsburgh architect, Henry Hornbostel, in 1926. The 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence is situated on one of West Shadyside’s most exclusive streets, offering proximity to a variety of amenities such as shops, parks, hospitals and universities. Meticulous renovations have…
INTERIOR PHOTOS BY CHRISTOPHER SPROWLS. EXTERIOR PHOTOS BY BOB HARTLE. When Harry Vine Homes launched its modular home line in January, owner and CEO Bob Hartle had several goals in mind. First, he wanted to create a high-quality prefabricated home for Pittsburgh customers. Secondly, he wanted to explore how prefabricated homes can help alleviate the issue of low housing stock…
PHOTOS BY FLY OVER PROPERTIES When Aarti Dev and Kaishav Bansal bought their Swisshelm Park house in 2015, it was in great shape — but it was missing those details that made it feel like a home. The couple spent nearly a decade giving their house the upgrades it needed to really make it feel like their own — new…
430 Woodland Road Edgeworth, PA 15143 Presented by Ausra Gause Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Welcome to the epitome of luxury living in the heart of Sewickley, Pennsylvania. This spectacular historic landmark home, a timeless French Normandy masterpiece, stands as a testament to elegance and grandeur. Built in 1927, this architectural gem exudes the charm and character of a bygone era. As…
PHOTOS BY MICHAEL LEONARDI AT CANDIDLY YOURS Carole Gigliotti had just been through a divorce and was looking for a fresh start in 2020, when a charming, five-bedroom, three-bathroom brick home situated on a half acre in Penn Hills called to her. “I really wanted a place to make my own. I was born and raised a Pittsburgh girl, in Aspinwall,”…
PHOTOS BY DYLAN GENTHNER, EXPOSURE IT Situated in the heart of the Mexican War Streets on the North Side, this four-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse is turnkey ready — and waiting for someone new to call it home. Built in 1893 by the Searight family, 1213 Resaca Place is listed for $515,000. It has been lovingly updated while retaining much of its…
