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2023 Pittsburgher of the Year: Andrew McCutchen

Reviving fan enthusiasm upon his return to the Pittsburgh Pirates last year, this star outfielder and former MVP has found that his heart belongs in Pittsburgh.
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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…

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For More Than A Century, This Farmhouse Has Stood Watch Over Pittsburgh

Built in 1896, the five-bedroom, lovingly maintained home in Sheraden has remained timeless.
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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…

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House of the Week: Classic Victorian in Friendship Park

This renovated home includes a lot of the original woodwork and style.
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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…

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This Craftsman-Style Home Has Only Become More Charming With Each Sale

The Realtor helping to sell this appealing three-bedroom home in Ben Avon Heights has done so twice before.
Meg St-Esprit,

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…

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House of the Week: Luxurious Colonial in Upper St. Clair

This roomy home is tailor-made for a large or growing family.
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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…

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Good Staging Helped This North Side Home Sell Quickly

Neutral furnishings, plus just the right amount of statement pieces, allowed this home’s character to shine.
Meg St-Esprit,

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…

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House of the Week: A Luxurious Farm in the Heart the Laurel Highlands

This estate, near Ligionier, includes roughly 60 acres of field and forest, plus its own lake.
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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…

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House of the Week: Luxury Mount Washington Condominium with Breathtaking Views of Pittsburgh

Enjoy easy access to Downtown, the North Shore, the South Side, and Station Square, along with the eateries, shops, and ambiance of Pittsburgh’s historic Mount Washington neighborhood.
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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…

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Infamous When Antonio Brown Lived There — This Manse Has Only Gotten Better

Armina Stone owner Emre Basman added an incredible kitchen to the upscale home in Pine, which also features a two-story treehouse and a turf field.
Meg St-Esprit,

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…

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House of the Week: All-Brick Colonial in Mt. Lebanon

This is currently the lowest priced four-bedroom home in Mt. Lebanon.
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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…

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Surprise! This South Side Storefront Disguises a Massive Contemporary Home

You can expect the unexpected, including a two-story atrium and an art gallery, in the former bakery turned home.
Meg St-Esprit,

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….

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Everybody Knows the Lilac Victorian in Sewickley — Now It’s For Sale

Well-maintained, but never modernized, the century-old home overlooking the Ohio River is packed with original features and quirky surprises.
Meg St-Esprit,

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…

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House of the Week: Architectural Gem in Shadyside

Meticulous renovations have preserved the home's original architectural elements and charm.
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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…

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Could These Modular Homes Provide More Affordable Housing in Pittsburgh?

Harry Vine Homes has launched a line of high-quality, prefabricated homes able to be placed on a foundation just about anywhere — including two that already are being set up in Millvale.
Meg St-Esprit,

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…

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This Move-In Ready Home in Swisshelm Park Just Became More Affordable

A rarity in the area, the three-bedroom, fully renovated house is listed for less than $300,000.
Meg St-Esprit,

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…

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House of the Week: Historic Tudor Home in Edgeworth

This five-bedroom home has plenty of room inside and out.
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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…

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This White Brick House in Penn Hills Was a ‘Monet’ When the Owner Bought It

The century-old, five-bedroom home was lovely from afar, but a mess close up — until Carole Gigliotti worked her magic.
Meg St-Esprit,

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,”…

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If the North Side Was a House, It Would Be This One

The four-bedroom home on Resaca Place in the Mexican War Street is a prime example of tastefully updated, Gilded Age construction.
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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…

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House of the Week: A 7-Bedroom Custom-Built Home in Cranberry

The "Austin Model" is an Infinity Custom Home, located in the Forest Edge community.
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123 Morningside Drive Cranberry Township, PA 16066 Presented by Laura Donaldson Howard Hanna Real Estate Services In addition to seven bedrooms and six full baths, this home boasts a four-car, timeless architecture, high-end finishes and a spacious floor plan. The first floor features a guest suite, designer tile accents and a custom kitchen backsplash that makes the bright and gourmet kitchen a…

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The Owner’s Best Friend Once Lived in This Stately Ben Avon Home

Jennifer Waters grew up swimming in the pool and attending sleepovers at the six-bedroom home.
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PHOTOS BY GREG SPROUL AT CAPTURED LISTINGS Long before Jennifer Waters purchased her home at 169 Irwin Avenue in Ben Avon, she was lounging around the pool and grabbing snacks from the spacious kitchen.  Growing up in Ben Avon herself, Waters was good friends with the previous owner’s daughter, Lily.  “Some of my favorite memories from growing up were in…

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A Family Dreamed of It, But No One Has Ever Lived In This Customized Strip District Condo

Pandemic-related construction delays meant the owners outgrew their home before they got a chance to enjoy it.
Meg St-Esprit,

PHOTOS AND VIRTUALLY STAGE PHOTOS BY 360 CAPTURES When Carolina Vélez and Adam Quatrini decided to purchase a to-be-built condominium in the Strip District in January of 2020, they thought they were building their forever home.  “At the time we designed this unit, we lived in another condo in the Strip District, Smallman Place,” says Vélez.  The newlyweds were thinking…

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House of the Week: Stone Beauty Sits On .75 Acres in Upper St. Clair

A gourmet eat-in kitchen, equipped wet bar, large master bedroom and gazebo with firepit and sound system are featured in this 3-bedroom home.
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177 Fieldgate Drive Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 Presented by Frankie Kunselman Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This custom 3-bedroom Arthur Rutenberg-designed estate sits on .75 acres in Upper St. Clair’s Springfields development. A stately circular driveway surrounded by a fountain and meticulous landscaping greets visitors outside before entering the grand foyer with 13-foot ceilings. Wall-to-floor windows help bathe this…

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Photo Gallery: Witches and Warlocks Take the Water at North Park

Nancy Barnes, an L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery Program kayak and paddleboard instructor, got the idea from a similar event held in the Pacific Northwest.
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PHOTOS BY MARY PEGHER The ducks who call North Park Lake home had to be confused. Dozens of witches and warlocks, decked out in colorful and creative costumes, guided their kayaks and stand-up paddleboards across the lake on Saturday, Oct. 7, to the delight of spectators lining the shores. The 4th annual Witch and Warlock Paddle Outing and Food Drive…

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This Historical Home in Dormont Has Only Changed Hands Once in Over 100 Years

The next owner will inherit both beautiful historical details and modern updates.
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PHOTOS COURTESY PITTSBURGH PHOTO COMPANY AND CUPP MEDIA The stately house situated at 2740 Glenmore Avenue in Dormont has a long and storied history — one that Heather Schmidt Bresnahan has been carefully researching. She inherited the home from her lifelong friend, Charles Fenner, after he died last summer.  “He was 87, and he passed on July 4, which I…