OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 1985 for $235K

$2,142,278

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,519/mo

•

3.5 ba

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7,556

sq ft

5238 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

About this home

A chance to own one of the largest lots in the heart of West Shadyside. Magnificient mini mansion on property along with 39,000 square foot adjacent lot that is possibly subdividable. The property also has a governers drive which leads up to this incredible dwelling infused with huge rooms, stained and leaded glass, ornate wood original moldings and built ins, gleaming hardwood floors, an indoor swimming pool and newer addition with newer kitchen. Carriage house on property. One of Shadysides biggest properties. Blocks froim Shadyside shopping and dining. Close proximity to schools, universities and hospitals. .

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

0.42 acresLot Size

$284Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by • HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Source:West Penn MLS #1714670

Redfin Estimate

$2,142,278

$1.9M since sold in December 1985$187K since August

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This home's estimate is 8.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.98M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$3,350,000
A
5 beds5 baths5,235 sq ft
5219 Pembroke Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
SOLD OCT 24, 2025
$2,070,000
B
6 beds6 baths8,300 sq ft
5135 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JAN 23, 2026
$1,700,000
C
6 beds4.5 baths5,191 sq ft
4 Colonial Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$2,600,000
D
5 beds5.5 baths6,876 sq ft
5435 Dunmoyle St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
SOLD NOV 14, 2025
$927,500
E
6 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
587 Moorhead Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$1,205,500
F
6 beds3.5 baths3,555 sq ft
333 Devonshire, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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Market trends in 15232, PA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

95.6%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$625K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

57d

7 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

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$2,500,000
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HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
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$629,000
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$995,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,596 sq ft
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OPEN THU, 5PM TO 7PM
$499,900
3 beds2 baths1,632 sq ft
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$425,000
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LIFESPACE REAL ESTATE
$1,750,000
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Sale history for 5238 Ellsworth Ave

Date

Event

Price

West Penn MLS #1714670

Aug 1, 2026

Delisted

—

Jun 19, 2026

Price Changed

$4,999,000

$662/sq ft

Apr 12, 2026

Price Changed

$3,800,000

$503/sq ft

Sep 12, 2025

Relisted

—

Aug 2, 2025

Listed

$5,300,000

$701/sq ft

+45

Public Records

Dec 5, 1985

Sold

$235,000

$31/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$19,104 (+6.5%)

$206,200 + $518,800

$725,000

2025

$17,937 (+10.1%)

$206,200 + $518,800

$725,000

2024

$16,289

$206,200 + $500,800

$707,000

2023

$16,289 (+1.3%)

$206,200 + $500,800

$707,000

2022

$16,077

$206,200 + $500,800

$707,000

2021

$16,077 (+0.5%)

$206,200 + $500,800

$707,000

2020

$15,999

$206,200 + $500,800

$707,000

2019

$15,999

$206,200 + $500,800

$707,000

2018

$15,999

$206,200 + $500,800

$707,000

2017

$15,999 (−10.7%)

$206,200 + $500,800

$707,000

2015

$17,922

$206,200 + $570,600

$776,800

Tax history for 5238 Ellsworth Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$19,104 (+6.5%)

$206,200 + $518,800

$725,000

2025

$17,937 (+10.1%)

$206,200 + $518,800

$725,000

2024

$16,289

$206,200 + $500,800

$707,000

2023

$16,289 (+1.3%)

$206,200 + $500,800

$707,000

2022

$16,077

$206,200 + $500,800

$707,000

2021

$16,077 (+0.5%)

$206,200 + $500,800

$707,000

2020

$15,999

$206,200 + $500,800

$707,000

2019

$15,999

$206,200 + $500,800

$707,000

2018

$15,999

$206,200 + $500,800

$707,000

2017

$15,999 (−10.7%)

$206,200 + $500,800

$707,000

2015

$17,922

$206,200 + $570,600

$776,800

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 12

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Building Construction Quality: Excellent
Exterior Wall: Brick

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 7,556
# of Stories: 2.5
Stories Type: 2 1/2
Legal Description: LOT 120X153 ELLSWORTH AVE S W COR ST JAMES PLACE LOT 60X273 ELLSWORTH AVE NEAR ST JAMES PLACE IMP-DESC: 3 STY BRK M HSE #5238 (UNF) 2 STY BRK GAR & DWELLING

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: On Site

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 18,360
Legal Lot Number: 246
Legal Block Number: 52
School Tax District: CITY/PITTSBURGH
Municipality Name: PITTSBURGH WARD 7
Acres: 0.4215
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 7,556
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Allegheny County
APN: 0052C00246000000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi

5/10

Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Pittsburgh, PA • 15232

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

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Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

91/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10 hrs

5.6 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$2.04M – $2.46M

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Home values near 5238 Ellsworth Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5237 Ellsworth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2829 Sq. Ft.	$934,509
5255 Ellsworth Avenue Unit 5253, Pittsburgh, PA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$822,208

Address	Redfin Estimate
5243 Ellsworth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3078 Sq. Ft.	$997,632
5301 Ellsworth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3364 Sq. Ft.	$1,029,992

Address	Redfin Estimate
5251 Ellsworth Avenue Unit 5249, Pittsburgh, PA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3293 Sq. Ft.	$697,376
5305 Ellsworth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 7 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4190 Sq. Ft.	$1,239,153

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