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.

PHOTOS BY 360 CAPTURES While there’s no shortage of condos and townhomes in Pittsburgh, there are many factors that make certain units stand out. Location, layout and association fees all play a part in choosing the perfect home. According to Realtors Abby Wilson and Emily Askin, their latest listing, part of the Fox Way Commons on Pittsburgh’s South Side, checks…

House of the Week: A Townhouse on Washington’s Landing With Views of Downtown and the Allegheny River

The home features a two-car garage, new roof and deck. New siding is scheduled.

63 Waterfront Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15201 Presented by Kathy Wallace Compass Welcome to 63 Waterfront Drive on Washington’s Landing, a stunning townhouse gracing the Allegheny River. Meticulously renovated by SOTA Construction, this residence offers a seamless blend of modern luxury & timeless elegance. Enter through the grand double doors into a foyer adorned with wainscoting and custom wrought iron railings….

It’s All in the Family At This 1940s-Era Brick Home in Ross

The tidy, three-bedroom home is conveniently located near shopping, restaurants and Downtown Pittsburgh.

PHOTOS BY MIKE LEONARDI AT CANDIDLY YOURS When Robert Youngker moved into his grandparents’ Ross Township home, he planned to live there for just a short time while fixing it up with plans to sell it. That was 22 years ago. As it turned out, the family home in the Laurel Garden neighborhood tugged at his heartstrings — and Youngker…

House of the Week: A Move-In Ready Home in Point Breeze

This stately stone home is a short walk away from Bakery Square and Mellon Park.

505 S Linden Ave. Point Breeze, PA 15208 Presented by Rick Hawkinberry Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This stately stone home is situated on a tree-lined street just steps from the Reynolds St. Business District, and a short walk to Bakery Square and Mellon Park. Built in 1895, the house maintains original features with abundant contemporary upgrades. From the welcoming…

House of the Week: Dream Up Your Perfect Property on This 3-Acre Plot with Two Barns

The two barns account for more than 7,200 square feet of space.

Lot #11 Vaneal Road Washington, PA 15301 Presented by Jessica Naeser Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty Welcome to the unique land in McGuffey School District situated on 3.029 acres with two barns with over 7,200 square feet of space, which you could make into your home, barndominium or a possibly venue, with so many options. The 6,200+ square feet,…

This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Pittsburgh Banana Company Explosion

This incident, which occurred on Dec. 17, 1936, was so forceful it took out 54 windows of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church across the street.

PHOTO BYGLENN WELLING COLLECTION 1936-1942/HEINZ HISTORY CENTER On Thursday, Dec. 17, 1936, an explosion in the Strip District caused bananas to rain down over the area. During this week in Pittsburgh history, Pittsburgh Banana Company employee Peter Kavanek was just going about his normal routine. When he turned on an electric fan, however, an explosion happened. Kavanek was buried in…

House of the Week: A Ranch-Style Home in Mt. Lebanon

With a stone front and great curb appeal, this home welcomes you into its light-filled space.

1003 Lakemont Drive Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15243 Presented by Barbara Baker Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty With a stone front and exceptional curb appeal, this Mt. Lebanon ranch home welcomes you with warmth and style. Hardwood floors and large picture windows create a bright, inviting atmosphere inside. The living room, anchored by a cozy fireplace, flows effortlessly into the dining…

What’s the Future for Pittsburgh’s Smithfield Street?

The city’s once-premier shopping corridor is plagued with vacancies and decline, and was not a focus of the Downtown revitalization announcement. But it’s poised for a rebirth.

PEDESTRIANS AND DRIVERS MAKE THEIR WAY ALONG SMITHFIELD STREET BETWEEN OLIVER AVENUE AND THE SMITHFIELD STREET BRIDGE ON WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4, 2024. | PHOTO BY STEPHANIE STRASBURG/PUBLICSOURCE For Gabrielle Davis-Jones, Smithfield Street defined luxury. Heading to Downtown’s vibrant shopping corridor meant the nice coat, baby-doll shoes and tights, dressing in “your Sunday’s best to go buy some new Sunday’s best,”…

Once in Disrepair, This American Foursquare Went From Classic to Contemporary

Filled with Smart technology features, the three-bedroom house is lined with oversized windows that blend the indoor and outdoor spaces.

PHOTOS BY JORDAN GRAY/PREP SOLUTIONS Nestled on a wooded lot in Squirrel Hill South, this American Foursquare-style home is nearly unrecognizable from when it was built more than a century ago in 1910. With vertical siding, huge windows, glass railings and a multi-layer deck cantilevered over a lush backyard, the contemporary home stands out from the other homes that characterize…

House of the Week: An Opulent and Modern Residence in Cranberry Township

Step into the open-concept living areas with European Oak flooring, crown molding and chandeliers.

604 Boxwood Drive Cranberry Township, PA 16046 Presented by Bertie Verbanac Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Welcome to 604 Boxwood — a Zillow Showcased home — where opulence meets modern design in an exquisite embrace of comfort and style. Step inside and be prepared to encounter an enchanting symphony of light and space, designed to evoke awe and wonder at…

Read All About It! The Scoop on DIY Wedding Personalizations

Kelli and Adam celebrated their big day with a self-designed newspaper — complete with crosswords and trivia.

PHOTO BY KRISTEN WYNN PHOTOGRAPHY For Kelli Haselhoff and Adam Cline, their wedding day meant more than celebrating their commitment to each other. The couple called their October 2023 wedding, held at St. Peter Catholic Church on the North Side with a reception at the Renaissance Hotel, “a celebration of family,” centering their love of family throughout their special day….

Formerly a Convent, Then a Group Home, This South Side Property is Ready for Its Next Chapter

Most recently headquarters for Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh, the 10-bedroom building on Sarah Street includes office spaces — and even a bowling alley.

PHOTOS BY EXPOSURE IT When Realtor Adam Cannon of Piatt Sotheby’s International Realty talks about his recent listing at 2821 Sarah St., he’s going to invite you to stop by. After all, telling the tale of a massive space on Pittsburgh’s South Side that has served various purposes over the years is complicated — and it requires a bit of…

House of the Week: A Fully-Renovated Home on One of the Most Sought-After Streets in Fox Chapel

Elegance meets functionality in this home, which features a spiral staircase, marble fireplace and cathedral ceilings.

129 South Drive Fox Chapel, PA 15238 Presented by Pierre Khoury Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty Price: $3.5 million Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 full | 2 half Click here to learn more about this property. To schedule a visit: Pierre Khoury Office: 724-776-3686 Cell: 724-964-6873 Nestled on one of the most sought-after streets in the area, this fully renovated masterpiece…

Chock Full of History, This Lawrenceville Rowhouse Came With a Surprising Inheritance

Built in 1881, the four-bedroom Victorian has a long written history left by a previous owner.

PHOTOS BY MISSY BLAZER AND ZILLOW When Kylie and Dylan Caplan bought 5146 Carnegie St. in Upper Lawrenceville back in 2021, they inherited more than just walls, floors and finishes — they were gifted a rich history, too. “A prior owner left a written history of the home which details the original owners of the home and their lives,” says…

House of the Week: A Custom-Built Luxury Home in Peters Township

The open floorplan floods the space with natural light.

432 Barons Court Peters Township, PA 15367 Presented by Jim Clark Howard Hanna Real Estate Services This is a stunning, custom-built, luxury home with a coveted first-floor owner’s suite! The primary suite includes a zero-entry shower, dual vanity and large walk-in closet. Laundry is conveniently located on the first floor as well. This open floorplan is flooded with natural light…

This Cookie Table Was Sweeter by the Dozen

Catherine and Aaron’s cookie table became a manifestation of love and Pittsburgh.

PHOTO BY WEDDINGS BY ALISA Westmoreland County bride Catherine Clements knew she wanted a spectacular Pittsburgh cookie table at her July 2023 wedding to Aaron Townley after her four older siblings got married and offered plenty of sweet treats at their celebrations. “There was a lot of hype and excitement from our friends and family that helped contribute cookies,” she…

A Realtor Hoped to Sell This Mt. Lebanon Home; She Bought It Instead

As Penelope Linger watched prospective clients tour a listing badly in need of some TLC, she decided to tackle the renovations herself.

PHOTOS BY CAPTURED LISTINGS Early in 2024, Realtor Penelope Linger of Howard Hanna was working an open house at 1050 Firwood Drive in Mt. Lebanon for a colleague.  As she greeted house hunter after house hunter, Penelope was surprised at how many buyers were inquiring about the home — which was not in great shape at the time.  “I thought,…

House of the Week: The Lowest-Priced Unit in a Luxury Townhome Community

Built by Infinity Custom Homes and located in the Brookwood Brownstones community, this home is move-in ready.

208 Kousa Lane Peters Township, PA 15367 Presented by Roxane Agostinelli Stop by our open house on Sunday, Nov. 24, from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. to explore this upscale community! Don’t miss this opportunity to buy the lowest-priced unit in this luxury townhome community of Brookwood Brownstones! Quality-built by Infinity Custom Homes — one of Pittsburgh’s sought-after builders! This unit…

The View From This Mount Washington Condo Feels Like You’re ‘Standing on Top of the City’

From blizzards and flooding to fireworks and stadium flyovers, one couple witnessed some of Pittsburgh's most triumphant (and catastrophic) moments of the last 20 years from their perch above Grandview Avenue.

PHOTOS BY PENNSYLVANIA REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY With their birdseye view of Downtown atop Grandview Avenue, Dee and Rich Cefola spent two decades watching the city where they met, fell in love and raised their families.  It’s arguably one of the best views in the city, and Rich recalls a friend once commenting that they could get used to seeing that…

House of the Week: A Mid-Century, Ranch-Style House Near the Heart of Sewickley Village

This idyllic and secluded property sits on nearly six acres of wooded land.

12 Woodland Road Edgeworth, PA 15143 Presented by Carroll Ferguson Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Price: $1,650,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 3 |1 half Click here to learn more about this property. To schedule a visit: Carroll Ferguson Cell: 412-551-7749 Nestled at the end of a private lane yet just a few blocks from the heart of Sewickley Village, this idyllic…

The Strip District is a Thriving Hub — And This Condo is at the Center of It

Located on Smallman Street, this luxury one-bedroom condo has access to some of the city’s best restaurant and retail offerings.

PHOTOS BY EXPOSURE IT REAL ESTATE MEDIA When the owner of Unit 208 at 2419 Smallman St. purchased her home in 2017, the Strip District was in a state of flux as it evolved from a section of Pittsburgh teeming with warehouses and produce to a burgeoning residential area filled with trendy bars and retail shops.   “Since then, it’s incredible how…

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