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$2,690,000

For Sale - Active
5135 Ellsworth Ave Rear, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
6 Beds
7 Baths
0 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1900
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 22 hours ago
Updated: Aug 19, 2025 at 11:04AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$14,279
Cap Rate
-0.7%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-27.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
-0.12
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-22.7%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1900
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

The impeccably restored Babcock Mansion famously hosted presidents, celebrities, royalty and a nobel prize winner all in the heart of walkable West Shadyside! Through hand-forged automatic iron gates exclusively commissioned for this property are 5 garage spaces, secure outdoor parking, professionally landscaped, fully-fenced expansive front gardens, rear yards, and a wrap-around porch supported by original sandstone columns. Highlights across the 8,000+ sq ft home and carriage house: Grand 3-story foyer w/open staircase; chef’s kitchen w/high-end appliances; breakfast room; dining hall; handsome lower-level ballroom with bar/prep area; owner’s suite w/steam shower, soaking tub, gallery-style closets; 3rd floor guest suite w/full kitchen and private or integrated entry; separately-deeded spacious 900 sq ft 2BR/1BA carriage house apt. Recently installed Central A/C throughout. Generous investments have been made to upgrade and preserve this irreplaceable architectural masterpiece!

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Garage
  • Details: Attached, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 5
  • Spaces Total: 5

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 6

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 5
  • # of Baths (Partial): 0
  • # of Baths (Total): 7.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 5
  • # of Stories: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Masonry
  • Roof Material: Composition

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 52C75
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Three Story
  • Year Built: 1900

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $41,769

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Allegheny

Listing Details


Listed by:
Aaron Garland
COMPASS PENNSYLVANIA, LLC
(412) 307-7394

Source:
West Penn MultiList
MLS#: 1705546
West Penn MultiList

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$14,279
Cap Rate
-0.7%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-27.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
-0.12
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-22.7%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$2,690,000
Amount financed:
-$2,152,000
Down payment:
$538,000
Closing costs:
$80,700
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$618,700
Square feet:
0
Cost per square foot:
n/a
Monthly rent per square foot:
n/a

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$2,152,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$12,730
Property tax:
$3,481
Insurance:
$196
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$16,407

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,800 $33,600
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$168 -$2,016
Operating income:
$2,632 $31,584

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (124%)
124%-$3,481-$41,769
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$196-$2,352
Property management: (8%)
8%-$224-$2,688
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$140-$1,680
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$140-$1,680
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (149%)
149%-$4,181-$50,169

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
-$1,549 -$18,588
Mortgage payments:
-$12,730 -$152,760
Cash flow:
$14,279 $171,348