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    5884 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

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    $1,000,000

    COMMERCIAL - Pittsburgh, PA

    Lot size:
    0.07 Acres
    Added:
    Jun 2, 2026
    Days on Market:
    30
    Last Refresh:
    Jul 1 at 7:06 am

    Property Features for 5884 Ellsworth Ave

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    C3
    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    0.07 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Annual Amount
    6603

    Building Details

    Year built
    1890

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    Sarah Orbin

    Listing agent Sarah Orbin License #RS327145

    Listing office COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 201 S Highland Avenue, Suite 301, Pittsburgh, PA

    Listing date Jun 2, 2026

    MLS# 1757820

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    HighLights

    • Built in 1890, 5884 Ellsworth Ave is a Shadyside mixed‑use property with three distinct income‑generating spaces.
    • Main building includes a 30‑seat cafe space on the first floor, currently configured for food and beverage service.
    • Photo Forum photography gallery is located on the second floor and includes a kitchen with access to a private deck.
    • Third floor offers a spacious one‑to‑two‑bedroom apartment with a solarium and additional live/work flexibility.
    • Property features a 35‑seat outdoor patio with a koi pond and mature gardens.
    • Separate rear two‑bedroom house with alley access provides additional rental, guest, or owner‑occupant options.

    Overview

    This C3 mixed-use property at 5884 Ellsworth Avenue is configured as three distinct units, combining a commercial cafe with upper-level live/work and residential space, along with a separate rear house. The main building features a 30-seat cafe on the first floor, currently set up for food and beverage service. Outdoor seating includes a landscaped 35-seat patio with a koi pond and mature gardens. The upper levels add live/work flexibility, with a second-floor photography gallery and a kitchen that provides access to a private deck, and a third-floor apartment spanning a one-to-two-bedroom layout highlighted by a solarium. A rooftop deck rounds out the outdoor living options.

    A separate two-bedroom house is located at the rear of the lot with alley access, supporting additional rental or guest accommodations as an independent residence. The property is described as being in the heart of Shadyside and positioned near the shopping, dining, and entertainment districts of Shadyside and East Liberty, with major universities, hospitals, and employment centers described as only a short drive away.

    For tenants, buyers, and owner-occupants, the combination of a functioning cafe space, creative gallery/live-work use on the upper levels, and a separate rear two-bedroom unit creates multiple ways to structure occupancy. It also provides a cohesive option for operators seeking both customer-facing space and residential flexibility within a single, iconic property.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Con Alma Restaurant Photo Forum Gallery Art Gallery

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Daycare Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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    City
    Pittsburgh
    County
    Allegheny
    State
    Pennsylvania
    Longitude
    -79.927888
    Latitude
    40.457725

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Live-work space - Three-unit mixed-use property with a first-floor cafe and flexible live/work space, plus a separate two-bedroom house at rear.
    Where is this live-work space located?
    The property is located at 5884 Ellsworth Ave Pittsburgh, PA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,000,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Built in 1890, 5884 Ellsworth Ave is a Shadyside mixed‑use property with three distinct income‑generating spaces.; Main building includes a 30‑seat cafe space on the first floor, currently configured for food and beverage service.; Photo Forum photography gallery is located on the second floor and includes a kitchen with access to a private deck.
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