Date
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Price
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Source
3/07/2025
Listed
$2,998,000
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Property 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 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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5501 Elgin St
General
- Price: $2,998,000
- Taxes: $28,336
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: West_Penn_MLS
- MLS ID: 1690566
- Updated: 12/23/2025
- Added to Site: 344 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 14
- Interior Features: Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 10
- Appliances: Some Gas Appliances, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 7
Parking
- Parking Features: Off Street
Location
- County: Allegheny-East
- Driving 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.
School Information
- Elem School District: Pittsburgh
- Midd School District: Pittsburgh
- High School District: Pittsburgh
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Three Story, Victorian
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Walk-Up Access
- Roof: Slate
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Building Size: 9286
- Year Built: 1880
- Property Condition: Resale
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.845
- Lot Dimensions: 267 x 13 x 33 x 91 x 86 x 141 x
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $1,229,000
- Tax Amount: $28,336
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Schools
Schools serving 5501 Elgin St
School District:Pittsburgh School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8 4801 Stanton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 | K-8 | 0.5 mi |
Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12 3117 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 | 9-12 | 2.8 mi |
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School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5501 Elgin St
Tax History
Tax History for 5501 Elgin St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$30,428
7%
$1,229,900
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2024
$28,337
—
$1,229,900
—
2023
$28,337
1%
$1,229,900
—
2022
$27,968
-1%
$1,229,900
—
2021
$28,178
1%
$1,229,900
—
2020
$27,833
—
$1,229,900
—
2019
$27,833
—
$1,229,900
—
2017
$27,833
-2%
$1,229,900
—
2016
$28,290
—
$1,229,900
—
2015
$28,290
4%
$1,229,900
—
2014
$27,120
—
$1,229,900
—
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5501 Elgin Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (MLS# 1690566) is a Single Family property with 7 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 5501 Elgin Street is currently listed for $2,998,000 and was received on March 07, 2025. Want to learn more about 5501 Elgin Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Highland Park? You can browse all Highland Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.