About 5135 Ellsworth Avenue
The impeccably restored Babcock Mansion famously hosted presidents, celebrities, royalty and a nobel prize winner all in the heart of walkable West Shadyside! Through hand-forged automatic iron gates exclusively commissioned for this property are 5 garage spaces, secure outdoor parking, professionally landscaped, fully-fenced expansive front gardens, rear yards, and a wrap-around porch supported by original sandstone columns. Highlights across the 8,000+ sq ft home and carriage house: Grand 3-story foyer w/open staircase; chef’s kitchen w/high-end appliances; breakfast room; dining hall; handsome lower-level ballroom with bar/prep area; owner’s suite w/steam shower, soaking tub, gallery-style closets; 3rd floor guest suite w/full kitchen and private or integrated entry; separately-deeded spacious 900 sq ft 2BR/1BA carriage house apt. Recently installed Central A/C throughout. Generous investments have been made to upgrade and preserve this irreplaceable architectural masterpiece!
Features of 5135 Ellsworth Avenue
| MLS® # | 1705546 |
|---|---|
| Price | $2,690,000 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 7.00 |
| Full Baths | 5 |
| Half Baths | 2 |
| Square Footage | 8,300 |
| Acres | 0.39 |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Style | Three Story |
| Status | Pending |
Community Information
| Address | 5135 Ellsworth Avenue |
|---|---|
| Area | Shadyside |
| City | Shadyside |
| County | Allegheny-East |
| State | PA |
| Zip Code | 15232 |
Amenities
| Features | Public Transportation |
|---|---|
| Parking | Detached, Garage, Attached |
| Garages | Garage Door Opener |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior | Hardwood, Tile |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Disposal, Dryer, Some Gas Appliances, Washer |
| Heating | Forced Air, Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 11 |
| # of Stories | 3 |
| Stories | Three Or More |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Finished, Walk-Out Access |
Exterior
| Lot Description | 0.3857 |
|---|---|
| Windows | Window Treatments, Multi Pane |
| Roof | Composition |
| Construction | Brick |
School Information
| District | Pittsburgh |
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Additional Information
| Date Listed | June 11th, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 135 |
Listing Details
| Office | COMPASS PENNSYLVANIA, LLC |
|---|---|
| Contact Info | mlsteam@compass.com |