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A one-of-a-kind property, historic Shale's Cafe with 2 bar areas and an outdoor patio with a 2BR apartment above offers a prime location right across from the stadium, next to Duquesne University, near UPMC hospital for office, entertainment or retail. Liquor license is negotiable. The first and second floors are occupied by Shale's Cafe, and the third floor is the apartment. With a total lot size of 1302 square feet, this property presents an exciting opportunity for the savvy investor or anyone looking for a bar/restaurant in a proven location with a constant stream of foot and street traffic.

Full Property Details for 1208 Fifth Ave

General

  • Price: $325,000
  • Taxes: $3,700
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Commercial Service
  • Source: West_Penn_MLS
  • MLS ID: 1742254
  • Updated: 6/9/2026
  • Added to Site: 178 day(s) ago

Business

  • Name: Shale's Cafe
  • Business Type: Bar/Tavern/Lounge

Location

  • County: Allegheny-East
  • Driving Directions: 5th Ave toward Downtown, building on left just before Penguins arena.

Utilities

  • Utility Description: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

Structural Information

  • Construction: Brick

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.0299
  • Lot Dimensions: .0299
  • Frontage: City Street, Interstate
  • Zoning: UPR-A

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Amount: $162,600
  • Tax Amount: $3,700
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Schools serving 1208 Fifth Ave

School District:Pittsburgh School District
NameGradesDistance
Pittsburgh Weil K-8
2250 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
K-50.9 mi
Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12
3117 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
9-121.6 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1208 Fifth Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/09/2026
Price Reduced
$325,000
-15.58%
MLS
3/04/2026
Listed
$385,000
117.51%
MLS
12/22/2010
Sold
$177,000
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Tax History for 1208 Fifth Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$1,046
-74%
$162,600
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2025
$4,023
7%
$162,600
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2024
$3,746
—
$162,600
—
2023
$3,746
1%
$162,600
—
2022
$3,698
-1%
$162,600
—
2021
$3,738
2%
$162,600
—
2020
$3,680
—
$162,600
—
2018
$3,680
—
$162,600
—
2017
$3,680
-1%
$162,600
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2016
$3,720
—
$162,600
—
2015
$3,720
4%
$162,600
—
2014
$3,567
—
$162,600
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1208 5th Ave, Downtown Pgh, PA 15219 (MLS# 1742254) is a Commercial Service property. 1208 5th Ave is currently listed for $325,000 and was received on March 04, 2026. This property is listed by Rick Schweikert from our North Hills Office.Want to learn more about 1208 5th Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial Service real estate for sale in Downtown Pgh? You can browse all Downtown Pgh real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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