Prime Shadyside Development
5242 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Development site in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood with flexible zoning.
Type:Land
Property size:
15,654 SFPrice / SF:
$140/SF- Added:
- Nov 21, 2025
- Days on Market:
- 182
- Last Refresh:
- Apr 6 at 12:06 am
Property Features for 5242 Baum Boulevard
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 15,654 SF
- Property subtype
- Land
Listing agent Keane George License #PA #RS317489 (412) 535-5755
Listing office SVN | Three Rivers Commercial Advisors (412) 535-5755
Listing date Nov 21, 2025
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HighLights
- Strategic development opportunity in Shadyside, a dynamic and evolving neighborhood.
- Located in close proximity to UPMC Shadyside Hospital, the Hillman Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University.
- High visibility and walkable access to retail and lifestyle amenities (Whole Foods, Giant Eagle, etc.).
- Flexible LNC zoning with potential for increased density through rezoning or assemblage strategies (adjacent UNC zoning allows higher FAR and building heights).
- Site consists of approximately 15,654 square feet of land across four contiguous parcels, with roughly 125 feet of frontage along Baum Boulevard.
- Strong foundation for a wide range of development concepts, including mixed‑use, multifamily, medical office, or hospitality.
Overview
This development site, located at 5242 Baum Boulevard in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, offers approximately 15,654 square feet of land across four contiguous parcels. The site has roughly 125 feet of frontage along Baum Boulevard. Formerly the location of Café Sam’s, this property is positioned in Shadyside, near UPMC Shadyside Hospital and the Hillman Cancer Center, and within proximity to the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. The area is experiencing growth across healthcare, higher education, research, and technology. The immediate area offers walkable access to retail and lifestyle amenities such as Whole Foods, Giant Eagle, Courtyard by Marriott, Hyatt House, and Morrow Park Apartments. The property is zoned LNC (Local Neighborhood Commercial), allowing for a Floor Area Ratio of 2:1 and a maximum building height of 45 feet (three stories). Adjacent properties are zoned UNC (Urban Neighborhood Commercial), which permits a higher FAR of 3:1 and building heights up to 85 feet (six stories), indicating potential for increased density through rezoning or assemblage strategies. This location, accessibility, and surrounding institutional anchors create a foundation for development concepts, including mixed- use, multifamily, medical office, or hospitality.
Property Profile
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Commercial land
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Pittsburgh
- County
- Allegheny
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Longitude
- -79.9409
- Latitude
- 40.456
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Commercial land - Development site in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood with flexible zoning.
Where is this commercial land located?
The property is located at 5242 Baum Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,200,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Strategic development opportunity in Shadyside, a dynamic and evolving neighborhood.; Located in close proximity to UPMC Shadyside Hospital, the Hillman Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University.; High visibility and walkable access to retail and lifestyle amenities (Whole Foods, Giant Eagle, etc.).
