PRIME SHADYSIDE DUPLEX LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
Classic Pittsburgh Character • Spacious Living • Outdoor Space • Parking • Excellent Location
Welcome to this exceptional Shadyside duplex, where timeless architectural character meets comfortable, updated living. Ideally located in one of Pittsburgh’s most desirable neighborhoods, this unique property offers beautiful original details, spacious rooms, private outdoor areas, abundant storage, parking, and the flexibility to live in one unit while generating rental income from the other.
FIRST-FLOOR / TWO-STORY UNIT
The main residence welcomes you through a gracious entryway featuring beautiful original wood paneling extending approximately three-quarters of the way up the walls, creating an immediate sense of warmth and character. A stunning original banister leads upstairs and adds to the home’s historic charm
The entry level also includes a convenient powder room.
A spectacular approximately 40-foot-long living room provides an abundance of space for entertaining, relaxing, and everyday living. Off the living room is a lovely dining room featuring the same beautiful original wood paneling, seamlessly blending the home’s historic character with its spacious floor plan.
The updated kitchen is both beautiful and functional, featuring granite countertops, extensive cabinetry and storage, a pantry, and a full complement of appliances including a stove, microwave, and dishwasher.
From the kitchen, step outside onto the back deck overlooking a private, fenced-in yard a wonderful space for outdoor dining, entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying your own private outdoor retreat.
The second level of this unit features one generously sized bedroom and a massive full bathroom, offering an abundance of space and comfort.
Additional features of this unit include an extensive lower-level area with two separate rooms ideal for storage, an additional closet at the bottom of the stairs, laundry facilities, and a full bathroom with shower and toilet. The property also includes one off-street parking space and a garage area, a tremendous convenience in Shadyside.
SECOND UNIT
The second unit offers a spacious and flexible layout with excellent natural light and its own outdoor space.
Upon entering, you’ll find a functional kitchen equipped with a stove, microwave, and refrigerator, along with a convenient powder room and a small pantry.
The bright living room features a beautiful fireplace flanked by built-in shelving on both sides, creating a warm and inviting focal point.
Adjacent to the living room is a dining area that offers excellent flexibility and could also be utilized as an additional bedroom, home office, den, or guest space, depending on the owner’s needs.
Upstairs are two comfortable bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a dedicated laundry area.
The unit also enjoys its own private rear deck, providing valuable outdoor living space.
THE SHADYSIDE LIFESTYLE
This is truly a location, location, location property. Situated in the heart of Shadyside, this duplex offers the opportunity to enjoy the charm and character of one of Pittsburgh’s most sought-after neighborhoods while being close to shopping, dining, universities, hospitals, transportation, parks, and everything Shadyside has to offer.
Whether you’re looking for an owner-occupied property with rental income potential, an investment property, or a spacious multi-generational living arrangement, this versatile duplex is a rare opportunity.
Original architectural details. Spacious rooms. Updated kitchens. Outdoor space. Storage. Laundry. Garage and off-street parking. And an unbeatable Shadyside location.
A truly special property with character, flexibility, and tremendous potential.
For sale
$680,000
638-640 Summerlea St, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
4beds
5baths
--sqft
Duplex, Multi Family, Multi Family
Built in 1890
-- sqft lot
$656,500 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Garage areaGarage and off-street parkingPrivate rear deckPrivate fenced-in yardOff-street parking spaceSpacious livingExtensive cabinetry and storage
- 24 days
- 1,010
- 48
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Margaret Lampenfield 412-361-4000,
HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES 412-361-4000
Source: WPMLS,MLS#: 1768960
Originating MLS: West Penn Multi-List
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
Features
- Basement: Finished
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Built In, On Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Lot
- Size: 2,201 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 71 x 31 x 71 x 31
Details
- Parcel number: 0084N00123000000
- Zoning: R2M
- Zoning description: R2M
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family, Multi Family
Materials
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation
- Subdivision: Shadyside
Location
- Region: Pittsburgh
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $250,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,019
- Date on market: 8/8/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$656,500
$624,000 - $689,000
$2,842/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $680,000+172% |
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| 1/20/2016 | Sold | $250,000+44.9% |
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| 10/19/1998 | Sold | $172,500 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,153 +6.8% | $250,000 |
| 2024 | $5,760 +387.1% | $250,000 |
| 2023 | $1,183 | $250,000 |
| 2022 | $1,183 | $250,000 |
| 2021 | $1,183 +2% | $250,000 |
| 2020 | $1,159 -2% | $250,000 |
| 2019 | $1,183 -79.1% | $250,000 |
| 2018 | $5,658 | $250,000 |
| 2017 | $5,658 +378.4% | $250,000 |
| 2016 | $1,183 -78.6% | $250,000 |
| 2015 | $5,533 | $250,000 -28.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $349,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $349,400 +143.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $143,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $143,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $143,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $143,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $143,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $143,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $143,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $143,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $143,400 -9.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $158,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $158,400 |
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