5 Short St Pittsburgh, PA 15223

Welcome home to this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath home in Shaler Township, where character and flexible living space come together on a quiet dead-end street in the Shaler School District. Brand-new carpet throughout the main level creates a fresh, clean, and inviting feel. The layout flows seamlessly, with a spacious living room centered around a wood-burning fireplace, creating the perfect setting for cozy evenings at home. Down the hall, the dedicated dining area provides the perfect space for weeknight dinners or gathering with family and friends. The large kitchen offers an abundance of cabinetry and plenty of room to create the kitchen of your dreams, while a vintage stove adds a fun touch of original character. Just off the kitchen, a bonus room makes a great plant room, coffee nook, hobby space, or home office. Two nicely sized bedrooms and a full bathroom complete the main level, with classic blue tile adding a fun touch of vintage character to the space. Downstairs, the finished basement offers a major bonus: a full second kitchen! Along with a full bathroom, wood-burning fireplace, and additional finished living space, this level gives you the flexibility for a second living area, game room, guest setup, entertaining space, or whatever fits your needs. Outside, enjoy a flat backyard with plenty of room for outdoor gatherings, play, or gardening, along with a shed for convenient additional storage. Start your morning on the covered front porch or wind down in the evening on the enclosed back porch. Additional features include a 1-car integral garage, a retaining wall replaced in 2022, roof and roof leaf filter installed in 2018, hot water tank installed in 2022, and a new expansion tank in 2026. With its unique combination of indoor and outdoor space, two wood-burning fireplaces, a finished basement with a SECOND full kitchen, and fun original details, this property offers many ways to make it your own. Schedule your private showing today!