Welcome to Amberson Towers Condominium in the heart of Shadyside! This upscale high-rise offers the perfect blend of convenience, comfort, and flexibility—whether you're ready to move right in or add your own personal touch. Ideally located, you’ll enjoy close proximity to Carnegie Mellon University and The University of Pittsburgh while also being close renowned hospitals, popular dining spots, and vibrant local shopping in Shadyside. Some standout features of this unit in particular are the south-facing windows which provide great natural light, parkay wood floors in the bedroom, and great placement for laundry. Everything you need is just minutes from your door! Amberson Towers delivers a full-service lifestyle with exceptional amenities, including 24/7 security, a well-equipped fitness center with streaming TV, a spacious party room, guest suite, library, and convenient laundry facilities on eight of the nine floors. Residents also benefit from a fully staffed management office with an on-site property manager—an advantage that sets this building apart. Parking options include three levels of indoor garage spaces (available for a fee) along with limited outdoor parking. The monthly HOA fee provides outstanding value, covering all utilities, building maintenance, and security.
Shadyside, located between Oakland and East Liberty, is a residential and retail Pittsburgh neighborhood with tree-lined streets and a polished shopping corridor. Walnut Street and Bellefonte Street concentrates the neighborhood’s character, where sidewalk patios, indie boutiques, and gallery-like storefronts keep the blocks in motion. Victorian and early-20th-century brick homes sit alongside mid-century apartment buildings, giving the streetscape a layered, walkable feel. The Frick Pittsburgh anchors the cultural calendar with art, gardens, and historic architecture. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens adds a greenhouse escape just beyond the western edge. Coffee culture and late-night bites cluster around local staples like La Prima Espresso and The Yard Gastropub.
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Market insights
5 Bayard Rd #207 · $174,900
DAYS ON MARKET
145 days
The average home goes pending in 69 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.6%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$174,900
Median sale price in this area is $260,880. (49% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
3 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Interior entry basement
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Brick exterior
Home design
Resale property
Built-Up roof
Parking
1 parking space (fee)
Construction
Brick construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Monthly association fee of $583
Public transportation access
Electricity and solar
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