


Listing Courtesy of:
West Penn MLS, Inc / Listed By: Sarah Orbin, Coldwell Banker Realty
West Penn MLS, Inc / Listed By: Sarah Orbin, Coldwell Banker Realty 5884 Ellsworth Ave Shadyside, PA 15232
Active (127 Days)
$825,000 (USD)
Description
MLS #:
1757830
1757830
Taxes
$6,603
$6,603
Lot Size
2,879 SQFT
2,879 SQFT
Type
Multifamily
Multifamily
Year Built
1890
1890
School District
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
County
Allegheny County
Allegheny County
Listed By
Sarah Orbin, Coldwell Banker Realty
Source
West Penn MLS, Inc
Last checked Oct 7 2026 at 10:41 PM GMT+0000
West Penn MLS, Inc
Last checked Oct 7 2026 at 10:41 PM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
Basement Information
- Full
Utility Information
- Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Parking
- On Street
Listing Price History
Date
Event
Price
% Change
$ (+/-)
Oct 01, 2026
Price Changed
$825,000
-8%
-$75,000
Aug 29, 2026
Price Changed
$900,000
-10%
-$100,000
Jun 02, 2026
Listed
$1,000,000
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Location
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The first-floor commercial space is a well-known café/restaurant location with a long history of successful operators, including the former Con Alma Jazz Restaurant. The space was most recently leased for **$4,000/month** and offers an established restaurant layout, approximately 30 indoor seats, a beautifully landscaped outdoor patio, mature gardens, and a distinctive koi pond—creating a highly desirable setting for a restaurant, café, bar, or other commercial concept.
The main building also includes a unique residential/live-work space that has been home to **Photo Forum Photography Art Gallery for 42 years**, providing an established presence and history within the Shadyside community. The upper levels offer exceptional flexibility for residential, gallery, studio, or owner-user possibilities, with additional outdoor space including private decks and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views.
A separate **two-bedroom house** sits at the rear of the property with its own private entrance from the back alley, providing an additional, distinctly separated residential income stream. This house has been rented for the past three years at **$1,950/month**.
The property's three-unit configuration creates multiple avenues for an investor to generate income, while the currently vacant restaurant space presents an immediate opportunity to secure a new commercial tenant and increase overall revenue. All three spaces had been continuously rented prior to the restaurant vacancy.
Located in the heart of Shadyside along the vibrant Ellsworth Avenue corridor, the property benefits from exceptional walkability, strong visibility, established neighboring businesses, and proximity to shopping, dining, entertainment, universities, hospitals, and major employment centers. With a proven rental history, multiple income streams, a highly recognizable commercial component, and significant owner-user flexibility, **5884 Ellsworth Avenue is an extraordinary investment opportunity that is difficult to duplicate.**