638-640 Summerlea Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Local realty services provided by:ERA Lechner & Associates, Inc.
Listed by: margaret lampenfield
Office: howard hanna real estate services
MLS#:1768960
Source:PA_WPN
Price summary
- Price:$680,000
About this home
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....
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Home facts
- Year built:1890
- Subdivision & Development:Shadyside
- Listing ID #:1768960
- Added:3 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 12, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Rooms and interior
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:FInished
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Composition
- Year built:1890
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$680,000
- Tax amount:$6,019
Parking
- Total parking spaces:1
- Garage:Yes
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