Classic Shadyside duplex is a golden opportunity in Pittsburgh’s most coveted location. Equally compelling for investors or owner-occupants, 539 S Graham Street is walkable to the Walnut Street, Ellsworth Avenue, South Highland Avenue, and Centre Avenue business corridors. Carnegie Mellon University is just 1.3 miles away, with the University of Pittsburgh 1.7 miles away and UPMC Shadyside only blocks from the front door. The handsome brick residence occupies low-trafficked South Graham Street, where a shared entry vestibule first presents Unit 1. Offering 1 bedroom and 1 full bath, the residence retains character through hardwood floors and original fireplace surrounds. The updated kitchen at the rear provides direct access to the backyard. Unit 2 spans the second and third floors, offering 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. A spacious communal kitchen and adjoining living room create the heart of the residence. One private bedroom and a full hall bath complete the second floor. The finished third floor hosts two additional private bedrooms and a second full hall bath. Combining two distinctly configured residences with exceptional East End walkability and immediate proximity to university and medical hubs, 539 S Graham Street presents a compelling opportunity for investment, owner-occupied living, or a combination of both.
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Pittsburgh Lincoln K-5
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
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About
Shadyside
Shadyside, located between Oakland and East Liberty, is a residential and retail Pittsburgh neighborhood with tree-lined streets and a polished shopping corridor. Walnut Street and Bellefonte Street concentrates the neighborhood’s character, where sidewalk patios, indie boutiques, and gallery-like storefronts keep the blocks in motion. Victorian and early-20th-century brick homes sit alongside mid-century apartment buildings, giving the streetscape a layered, walkable feel. The Frick Pittsburgh anchors the cultural calendar with art, gardens, and historic architecture. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens adds a greenhouse escape just beyond the western edge. Coffee culture and late-night bites cluster around local staples like La Prima Espresso and The Yard Gastropub.
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Offer insights
539 S Graham St · $515,000
$518K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $518K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
45 days
The average home goes pending in 53 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.5%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Has basement
Carpet, Hardwood, Tile flooring
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Gas heating
Has heating
Exterior features
Small lot (approximately 0.0508 acres)
Home design
3-story building
Resale property
Parking
On-street parking
Construction
Brick construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Classic Shadyside duplex is a golden opportunity in Pittsburgh’s most coveted location. Equally compelling for investors or owner-occupants, 539 S Graham Street is walkable to the Walnut Street, Ellsworth Avenue, South Highland Avenue, and Centre Avenue business corridors. Carnegie Mellon University is just 1.3 miles away, with the University of Pittsburgh 1.7 miles away and UPMC Shadyside only blocks from the front door. The handsome brick residence occupies low-trafficked South Graham Street, where a shared entry vestibule first presents Unit 1. Offering 1 bedroom and 1 full bath, the residence retains character through hardwood floors and original fireplace surrounds. The updated kitchen at the rear provides direct access to the backyard. Unit 2 spans the second and third floors, offering 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. A spacious communal kitchen and adjoining living room create the heart of the residence. One private bedroom and a full hall bath complete the second floor. The finished third floor hosts two additional private bedrooms and a second full hall bath. Combining two distinctly configured residences with exceptional East End walkability and immediate proximity to university and medical hubs, 539 S Graham Street presents a compelling opportunity for investment, owner-occupied living, or a combination of both.
Public Records
Feb 4, 2005
Sold
$94,000
$42/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1996
Sold
$38,000
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,432 (+6.5%)
$55,100 + $113,100
$168,200
2025
$4,161 (+7.4%)
$55,100 + $113,100
$168,200
2024
$3,875
$55,100 + $113,100
$168,200
2023
$3,875 (+1.3%)
$55,100 + $113,100
$168,200
2022
$3,825
$55,100 + $113,100
$168,200
2021
$3,825 (+0.5%)
$55,100 + $113,100
$168,200
2020
$3,806
$55,100 + $113,100
$168,200
2019
$3,806
$55,100 + $113,100
$168,200
2018
$3,806
$55,100 + $113,100
$168,200
2017
$3,806 (−1.1%)
$55,100 + $113,100
$168,200
2015
$3,848
$55,100 + $113,100
$168,200
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,215 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,258
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,258
Year built
1910
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Allegheny County
APN
0051M00245000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.
Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-16% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Pittsburgh, PA • 15232
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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67
44
54
36
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27
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
68/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.9 hrs
3.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 539 S Graham St
$509,003
$5,997 under list price of $515K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $456K to $798K.