One of East Ends largest estates, 5563 Northumberland Street in Murdoch Farms is expertly set on 1.1 gated, impeccably landscaped acres in the heart of Squirrel Hill and is now being offered for the next steward of this masterpiece. The house provenance includes many of the cities most accomplished businessmen and families that included a 21 year term as Carnegie Mellon University presidents residence! It is a rare architectural jewel, completed in 1920s that showcases the timeless elegance of the French Eclectic style. This 6 bedroom landmark residence is renowned for its commanding presence and extraordinary craftsmanship. Richly paneled walls, French doors and tall detailed ceilings reflect a level of artistry rarely seen today. The grand rooms are bathed in natural light, flowing effortlessly from the entry hall and its sweeping staircase to the sun-filled living spaces . The expansive grounds have front and rear limestone patios, a pergola archway and peaceful fountains with grand lawns... your personal "park" is an entertainer's dream. With it's gated private drive, this estate offers a lifestyle of peaceful elegance minutes from everything that Pittsburgh has to offer. World renowned University of Pittsburgh, UPMC Medical Center campus, Carnegie Mellon University and Allegheny Heath Network are minutes away in this tree lined community!
Contingent
$4,850,000
5563 Northumberland St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
6beds
8,724sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1917
1.13 Acres Lot
$4,334,200 Zestimate®
$556/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
French eclectic styleSun-filled living spacesGated private driveGrand lawnsTall detailed ceilingsPergola archwayPeaceful fountains
- 92 days
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Listed by:
Mark Jennings 412-471-4900,
PIATT SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 412-471-4900
Source: WPMLS,MLS#: 1753942
Originating MLS: West Penn Multi-List
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Some Gas Appliances, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Wet Bar, Kitchen Island, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,724
- Total interior livable area: 8,724 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1.13 Acres
- Dimensions: 134 x 187 x 81 x 67 x 151 x 99
Details
- Parcel number: 0086A00304000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Three Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1917
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Roy Hunt
Location
- Region: Pittsburgh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $556/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,133,600
- Annual tax amount: $52,340
- Date on market: 6/4/2026
Estimated market value
$4,334,200
$4.12M - $4.55M
$6,022/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/3/2026 | Contingent | $4,850,000$556/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,850,000-22.4%$556/sqft |
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| 4/22/2026 | Listing removed | $6,250,000$716/sqft |
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| 8/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $6,250,000+98.4%$716/sqft |
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| 7/20/2021 | Sold | $3,150,000-3.1%$361/sqft |
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| 6/24/2021 | Contingent | $3,250,000$373/sqft |
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| 6/23/2021 | Listed for sale | $3,250,000+120.3%$373/sqft |
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| 4/15/1999 | Sold | $1,475,000+48.2%$169/sqft |
Source: WPMLS #243234 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/1996 | Sold | $995,000+6.1%$114/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/1995 | Sold | $937,500$107/sqft |
Source: WPMLS #8580 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,068 +5.9% | $2,115,600 -0.8% |
| 2024 | $49,158 +362.1% | $2,133,600 -5.1% |
| 2023 | $10,638 | $2,249,100 |
| 2022 | $10,638 | $2,249,100 |
| 2021 | -- | $2,249,100 |
| 2020 | -- | $2,249,100 |
| 2019 | -- | $2,249,100 |
| 2018 | -- | $2,249,100 |
| 2017 | -- | $2,249,100 |
| 2016 | $10,638 -78.6% | $2,249,100 |
| 2015 | $49,773 | $2,249,100 |
| 2014 | -- | $2,249,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $2,249,100 +73.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,296,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,296,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $1,296,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $1,296,300 |
| 2008 | -- | $1,296,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $1,296,300 |
| 2006 | -- | $1,296,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $1,296,300 |
| 2004 | -- | $1,296,300 |
| 2003 | -- | $1,296,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $1,296,300 |
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