5501 Elgin St

Pittsburgh, PA 15206

$2,998,000
Price
7
Beds
9,286 Sq. Ft.
$323 / Sq. Ft.
9,286
Sq. Ft.
$323
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Discover Baywood, birthplace of Richard King Mellon, Highland Park, Pittsburgh. This inviting 7-bed, 4.5-bath residence offers a spacious 9,286 sq ft 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...Discover Baywood, birthplace of Richard King Mellon, Highland Park, Pittsburgh. This inviting 7-bed, 4.5-bath residence offers a spacious 9,286 sq ft 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, 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. The opportunity to enjoy this wonderful home with its storied history and timeless future needs NO work to enjoy today. Your family will be ecstatic to create the next generation of positive memories while only minutes to all of Pittsburgh's rich cultural sports and dining venues!
  1. Listed by PIATT SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Property Details for 5501 Elgin Street

Architecture
Victorian
Style
3 or More Stories
Cooling
Central
Pool
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/23/2025 06:12 AM

Property Details for 5501 Elgin Street

StatusActive
MLS #1690566
Days on Market267
Taxes$28,336 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Residence/Single Family
Year Built1880
Lot Size1.84 AC / 80,368 SF
CountyAllegheny County

Location

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Building Information for 5501 Elgin Street

Stories-Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size1.84 AC / 80,368 SF

Payment Calculator

$16,973 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,612

Property Taxes

$2,361

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5501 Elgin Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Pittsburgh
  • Postal Code: 15206
  • County Or Parish: Allegheny-East
  • County M 360: Allegheny
  • State Or Province: Pennsylvania
  • Directions: Negley 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.
  • Public Transportation: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 0082-F-00300-0000-00
  • Taxes: $28,336
School Information
  • School District: Pittsburgh
  • School Transportation: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Description: Off-Street Parking
Virtual Tour
  • Tour URL: experiencebaywood.com
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 1.845
  • Lot Size: 267x13x33x91x86x141x
  • Acres Source: Tax Record
  • Sq Ft Total: 9286.0
  • Type of Property: Residence/Single Family
  • Area: Highland Park
  • Construction: Brick
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction Type: Existing
  • Home Warranty Incl: Yes
  • Year Built Numeric: 1880
  • Disclaimer: Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed
  • Photo Count: 50
Utilities
  • Sewage: Public
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Slate
Interior Features
  • Room Count: 14
  • Basement Access: Walk Up
  • Baths Full: 4
  • Baths Full Locations: Upper
  • Baths Half: 1
  • Baths Partial Locations: Main
  • Baths Total: 4.1
  • Fireplaces: 10
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Stove, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Wall to Wall Carpet, Washer/Dryer, Window Treatments
  • Floors: Ceramic Tile, Hard Wood, Wall to Wall
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Insulation: Unknown
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room and Features: Living Room-Main, Dining Room-Main, Kitchen-Main, Family Room-Main, DEN-Main, Primary Bedroom-Upper, 2nd Bedroom-Upper, 3rd Bedroom-Upper, 4th Bedroom-Upper, 5th Bedroom-Upper, Laundry Room-Upper, Additional Room-Upper, Game Room-Main, Entry-Main
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, DEN, Primary Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom, 4th Bedroom, 5th Bedroom, Laundry Room, Additional Room, Game Room, Entry
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level 1: Main
  • Room Size 1: 16x32
  • Room Type 1: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Level 2: Main
  • Room Size 2: 16x24
  • Room Type 2: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Level 3: Main
  • Room Size 3: 16x17
  • Room Type 3: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Level 4: Main
  • Room Size 4: 15x27
  • Room Type 4: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Level 5: Main
  • Room Size 5: 16x27
  • Room Type 5: DEN
Room 6
  • Room Level 6: Upper
  • Room Size 6: 16x27
  • Room Type 6: Primary Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Level 7: Upper
  • Room Size 7: 16x25
  • Room Type 7: 2nd Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Level 8: Upper
  • Room Size 8: 16x27
  • Room Type 8: 3rd Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Level 9: Upper
  • Room Size 9: 13x17
  • Room Type 9: 4th Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Level 10: Upper
  • Room Size 10: 15x32
  • Room Type 10: 5th Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Level 11: Upper
  • Room Size 11: 10x12
  • Room Type 11: Laundry Room
Room 12
  • Room Level 12: Upper
  • Room Size 12: 15x32
  • Room Type 12: Additional Room
Room 13
  • Room Level 13: Main
  • Room Size 13: 16x32
  • Room Type 13: Game Room
Room 14
  • Room Level 14: Main
  • Room Size 14: 10x30
  • Room Type 14: Entry
Rental
Rental Information
  • Tenant Occupied: No

Property History for 5501 Elgin Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1690566

—
Aug 15, 2025

Withdrawn

WPMLS #1690566

—
Mar 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1690566

$2,998,000—
Feb 8, 2025

Expired

WPMLS #1640573

—
Feb 7, 2025

Withdrawn

WPMLS #1640573

—
Feb 9, 2024

Expired

WPMLS #1592630

—
Feb 9, 2024

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1640573

$2,998,000—
Feb 6, 2024

Withdrawn

WPMLS #1592630

—
Feb 9, 2023

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1592630

$2,988,000—
Feb 8, 2023

Expired

WPMLS #1537752

—
Feb 7, 2023

Withdrawn

WPMLS #1537752

—
Feb 9, 2022

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1537752

$2,988,000—
Jan 27, 2022

Expired

WPMLS #1483887

—
Jan 27, 2022

Withdrawn

WPMLS #1483887

—
Apr 12, 2021

Price Change

WPMLS #1483887

$3,280,000—
Jan 28, 2021

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1483887

$3,480,000—
Jan 27, 2021

Expired

WPMLS #1434170

—
Oct 18, 2020

Price Change

WPMLS #1434170

$3,480,000—
Jan 30, 2020

Temporarily Off Market

WPMLS #1434170

—
Jan 28, 2020

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1434170

$3,650,000—
Jun 19, 2014

Expired

WPMLS #967430

—
Jun 19, 2013

Expired

WPMLS #921774

—
Jun 19, 2013

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #967430

$19,990,000—
Jun 20, 2012

Expired

WPMLS #876246

—
Jun 19, 2012

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #921774

$2,100,000—
Jun 21, 2011

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #876246

$2,100,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/06/2025

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1690566

—
08/15/2025

Withdrawn

WPMLS #1690566

—
03/07/2025

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1690566

$2,998,000
02/08/2025

Expired

WPMLS #1640573

—
02/07/2025

Withdrawn

WPMLS #1640573

—
02/09/2024

Expired

WPMLS #1592630

—
02/09/2024

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1640573

$2,998,000
02/06/2024

Withdrawn

WPMLS #1592630

—
02/09/2023

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1592630

$2,988,000
02/08/2023

Expired

WPMLS #1537752

—
02/07/2023

Withdrawn

WPMLS #1537752

—
02/09/2022

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1537752

$2,988,000
01/27/2022

Expired

WPMLS #1483887

—
01/27/2022

Withdrawn

WPMLS #1483887

—
04/12/2021

Price Change

WPMLS #1483887

$3,280,000
01/28/2021

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1483887

$3,480,000
01/27/2021

Expired

WPMLS #1434170

—
10/18/2020

Price Change

WPMLS #1434170

$3,480,000
01/30/2020

Temporarily Off Market

WPMLS #1434170

—
01/28/2020

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1434170

$3,650,000
06/19/2014

Expired

WPMLS #967430

—
06/19/2013

Expired

WPMLS #921774

—
06/19/2013

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #967430

$19,990,000
06/20/2012

Expired

WPMLS #876246

—
06/19/2012

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #921774

$2,100,000
06/21/2011

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #876246

$2,100,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5501 Elgin Street

Taxable ValueLand$76,300Additions$1,153,600Total$1,229,900
Tax Record2025$30,428 ($2,536 / month)
Home Facts
Beds8Baths3Total Finished SqFt9,286 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt9,286 SqFtStories3Lot Size80,368 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880CountyALLEGHENYAPN82-F-300Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5501 Elgin Street

This home is within Pittsburgh Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8
Public - PK to 8
Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12
Public - 6 to 12
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Public - 6 to 12
Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8
PublicPK to 8

Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12
Public6 to 12

Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Public6 to 12

Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 5501 Elgin Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

5501 Elgin Street is a single family home for sale in Pittsburgh, PA 15206. This property was listed for sale on March 7, 2025 by PIATT SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY, it's currently listed at $2,998,000. This listing's school district is Pittsburgh Public Schools. Nearby schools include Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8, Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12 and Pittsburgh Obama 6-12. 5501 Elgin Street is a 7-bed, 5-bath, 9,286 sqft single family home built in 1880.

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