Discover Baywood, your next home in the heart of Highland Park, Pittsburgh. This inviting 8-bed, 4.5-bath residence offers a spacious 9,286 sqft of living space, nestled within a 1.8-acre lush estate, complemented by 6 acres of scenic parkland. Once home to the Alexander King Estate and the Pittsburgh Art Museum, Baywood combines historical charm with the comfort of modern living. Thoughtfully restored to highlight its original features while incorporating today's conveniences, it features elegant hardwood floors, expansive windows, and updated systems for ease and efficiency. Perfect for those who cherish art and desire a harmonious blend of classic beauty and contemporary comfort in a sought-after locale.
Directions: Highland Ave toward Highland Park Main entrance to Left on Elgin - 2 blocks to straight through to cobblestone street through grand pillars past park on right to Baywood.
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Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $2,998,000
Price Per SqFt: $323/SqFt
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This property is $2.7M more than the Median Sold Price and $151/SqFt more than other homes in Pittsburgh, PA.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: WESTPENN
MLS Number: #1640573
Listing Office:
Office Name: Piatt Sotheby'S International Realty
Office Phone: (412) 471-4900
Listing Agent: Mark Jennings
The multiple listing information is provided by West Penn Multi-List, Inc. Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. IDX info provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. All properties are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal. Listings displaying the IDX logo belong to brokers other than this broker. Neither the listing broker(s) nor this broker or the MLS shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints, and shall be held totally harmless.
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Pittsburgh Fulton
5799 Hampton St
Distance between this listing and this school0.25 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
6
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Pittsburgh Montessori K-5
201 S Graham St
Distance between this listing and this school1.30 miles
Public Magnet Grades PK-5
3
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Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School
437 Turrett St
Distance between this listing and this school1.41 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-5
Nearby Schools
4
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Pittsburgh Sunnyside
4801 Stanton Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.48 miles
Public District Grades EE-8
7
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Pittsburgh Arsenal
220 40th St
Distance between this listing and this school2.09 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
4
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Pittsburgh Sterrett
7100 Reynolds St
Distance between this listing and this school2.47 miles
Public Magnet Grades 6-8
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3
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Westinghouse Academy
1101 N Murtland St
Distance between this listing and this school1.77 miles
Public District Grades EE-12
5
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Pittsburgh Online Academy
341 S Bellefield Ave
Distance between this listing and this school2.74 miles
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Pittsburgh Milliones
3117 Centre Ave
Distance between this listing and this school2.83 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $60,177. Typical income of Pittsburgh, PA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 5501 Elgin St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 5501 Elgin St property is $2,998,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 5501 Elgin St is a house located in Highland Park, Pennsylvania, 15206.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 5501 Elgin St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 5501 Elgin St has 8 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 5501 Elgin St is 9,286 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 5501 Elgin St is 1880.
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This home is located at 5501 Elgin St in Highland Park, PA and zip code 15206 in the Highland Park neighborhood. This 9,286 square foot home, which was built in 1880, sits on a 1.84 acre lot. Features: 8 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 09, 2024 and is currently priced at $2,998,000.
Over 128 listings were sold over their listed price in October 2024 in Pittsburgh, PA. In the same period over 285 listings were sold below the listed price and 78 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Pittsburgh, PA increased by 10.5% between September 2024 and October 2024. The median list price of listings available in October 2024 was $247,446, while the average time on the real estate market was 39 days.
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The multiple listing information is provided by West Penn Multi-List, Inc. Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. IDX info provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. All properties are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal. Listings displaying the IDX logo belong to brokers other than this broker. Neither the listing broker(s) nor this broker or the MLS shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints, and shall be held totally harmless. 
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