These Are the Five Most Expensive Properties for Sale in the Pittsburgh Area Right Now
The region's most luxurious homes have pools, theater rooms, home gyms — and even some famed design pedigrees.
HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES SOLD THIS SQUIRREL HILL PROPERTY IN MAY FOR $5.9 MILLION. | PHOTO COURTESY HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
While we’re only six months into 2024, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services already had its largest sale of the year in Western Pennsylvania.
Facilitated by agent Amy Bair, 5565 Northumberland St. in Squirrel Hill sold for $5.9 million in May. In addition to seven bedrooms and eight-and-a-half bathrooms, the updated manse has a three-car garage, wine cellar, golf simulator, outdoor kitchen, butler’s pantry, two elevators and an in-laws suite.
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Although this amenity-filled home is no longer on the market, we’ve rounded up five of the Pittsburgh area’s other most expensive luxury properties, some of which have esteemed design pedigrees.
“The current summer real estate market in Pittsburgh is exceptionally dynamic, presenting an ideal opportunity for those looking to invest in a luxury home in this thriving region,” says Dennis Cestra Jr., president of Pennsylvania, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services.
Now, in true Pittsburgh fashion, who’s ready to get nebby with some truly fantastic properties?
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134 South Drive, Fox Chapel
The most expensive property currently on the market in the Pittsburgh region is 134 South Drive in Fox Chapel.
“Meticulously renovated and expanded in a project led by acclaimed architect Anthony Stillson, the residence blends an astonishing wealth of original details with modern amenities and an updated configuration,” says agent Stephanie Veenis of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services.
Listed for $7.25 million, the storybook gray stone mansion, which was built in 1942, has 14 rooms, including a craft room, game room, billiard room, theater and wine cellar. The elegant interior has vaulted ceilings and chandeliers, as well as exposed wooden beams in the living areas.
Beyond the main house, the property also has a five-car garage, an in-ground pool and a hot tub.
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341 Fairview Road, Fox Chapel
From its covered porch and coffered ceilings to a poured concrete fireplace and an elevator, 341 Fairfield Road in Fox Chapel ensures a luxurious lifestyle for its future owners. Built in 2014, the European-style country estate opens into a two-story entryway and has two guest houses.
“This property truly stands out for its meticulous attention to detail and expectational craftsmanship,” says listing agent Colleen Steigerwalt of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services.
Listed for $7 million, the property’s extensive amenities includes a game room, bar, cigar room, gym and a temperature-controlled wine cellar. There’s also a standout, walnut-trimmed library complemented by large windows and French doors.
“There were 18 stone masons that worked more than two years to bring this gorgeous home to life,” adds Steigerwalt.
Despite its luxury amenities, 341 Fairfield Road is “rare in that it feels both expansive yet intimate simultaneously,” says Steigerwalt.
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879 Blackburn Road, Sewickley Heights
Known as Gladmore Farm, 879 Blackburn Road is privately nestled in the historic stonewall section of Blackburn Road in Sewickley Heights. Located at the end of a winding driveway, the renovated main house consists of four bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, and an open kitchen. There’s also a covered patio and an inground pool.
Listed for $5.9 million, the sweeping property expands over 6.7 acres accessed through stone gates built in the early 20th century.
In its online listing, Piatt Sotheby’s International Realty describes the property as a place “where you can breathe life into the past while crafting your own chapter in this exclusive enclave.”
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52 Timberhill Drive, Sewickley Heights
Spanning more than 10 wooded acres in Sewickley Heights, 52 Timberhill Drive was custom built to blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings.
“Timberhill offers a unique combination of privacy and security, proximity to the best of the region’s attractions and travel options,” says listing agent Molly Howard of Howard Hanna.
Listed for $5.25 million, the home’s neutral stonework complements the property’s natural woodlands, landscaping and gardens. Among the many amenities are an exercise studio, media room, walled-in patio, vegetable garden and even a campsite.
“Between the stunning inground pool, spa and the gorgeous gardens, the property feels like an exclusive resort,” says Howard.
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265 Scaife Road, Sewickley Heights
Known as Sunnymede, 265 Scaife Road in Sewickley Heights might just be the French chateau of your dreams.
Built more than a century ago, the property designed by esteemed architect William Boyd Jr. features seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms and two half bathrooms. Inspired by the picturesque Loire Valley in France, the home is rich with meticulous details, such as the great room’s soaring cathedral ceilings, which are studded with exposed wooden beams, and the coffered ceilings of the family room.
A chef’s dream, Sunnymede’s gourmet kitchen includes dual dishwashers, double ovens and a Viking range. Other amenities include a theater, gym, library and its own greenhouse.
Listed for $4.9 million by Liza Christ of Piatt Sotheby’s International Realty, the nearly 6-acre property also offers bountiful opportunities to whip out your green thumbs; the estate’s lavish gardens were curated by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead, the mind responsible for Central Park. The pool house has a similarly impressive history, having been designed by Albert Filoni, better known for his work on the Benedum Center and Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh.
