{"id":253421,"date":"2026-07-28T02:27:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T02:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/253421\/"},"modified":"2026-07-28T02:27:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T02:27:12","slug":"the-living-is-easy-in-this-east-end-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/253421\/","title":{"rendered":"The Living is Easy in This East End Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

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PHOTOS BY 360 CAPTURES<\/p>\n

When Tony and Andrea arrived in Pittsburgh with their two sons a decade ago, they did not yet know where they belonged. While the region has developed a bit of a reputation as a welcoming city, the diverse patchwork of distinct neighborhoods can make choosing just where to set down roots a challenge.<\/p>\n

So, the family decided to take their time choosing where to live.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe rented for a year when we moved to Pittsburgh, when our boys were 11 and 13 years old, and spent that time looking for neighborhoods and houses,\u201d the couple shared in an email. \u201cWe were new to the city, but quickly learned that we loved Shadyside.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The stately historical homes, mature trees and walkable streets, as well as the strong sense of community, drew the family of four to narrow their search to the East End neighborhood.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe saw a lot of houses that just weren\u2019t right, but as soon as we walked into this home, it was the one,\u201d the couple said. \u201cWe loved the walnut wood in the stairwell, the tall ceilings and the beautiful stained glass. Also, we were enamored by the detailed ceiling artwork.\u201d<\/p>\n

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After a decade of well-spent family life, the couple now has adult children \u2014 and the home that was the setting for their family\u2019s Pittsburgh chapter is on the market once again.<\/p>\n

Built in 1921, the three-story Victorian at 601 Emerson St.<\/a> has six bedrooms, four bathrooms and 4,600 square feet of living space over four full levels.<\/p>\n

Inside, the house on a coveted corner lot still retains the kind of early-20th-Century craftsmanship that can be difficult to find intact. The original woodwork, hardwood floors, stained and leaded glass, tall ceilings and multiple fireplaces have been nearly untouched for over a century.<\/p>\n

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At the same time, the couple loves that their home has been updated for modern living, with a renovated kitchen, finished lower-level game and media space, upper-level laundry and a primary suite with a soaking tub and oversized walk-in shower.<\/p>\n

Colleen Anthony<\/a> of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services<\/a> says that balance is what sets the home apart. She\u2019s listed the home for $1.3 million, adding that it\u2019s a treat for a historical home in this condition to hit the Pittsburgh market.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis house is the rare home that perfectly balances historic Shadyside elegance with modern luxury,\u201d Anthony says. \u201cHomes with this level of craftsmanship are nearly impossible to recreate today, yet this residence has been thoughtfully updated to meet the expectations of today\u2019s luxury buyer.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The updated kitchen features bright white cabinetry, a walnut island and an unexpected jade green backsplash that pulls the whole space together. The layout is thoughtful, too.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love cooking and, when we moved, for the first time we were able to design the kitchen of my dreams,\u201d says Andrea. \u201cI adore the walnut island that we had made, and I especially love being able to open up the French doors to the screened porch to listen to the rain while I\u2019m cooking.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The renovated kitchen is one of several major updates completed by the current owners, along with the updated primary bathroom, second-floor laundry, finished lower level and a newer roof installed in 2016.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the things I appreciate most about this home is that many of the significant improvements have already been completed,\u201d Anthony says. \u201cThe current owners have invested in thoughtful updates while preserving the home\u2019s original character and architectural integrity.\u201d<\/p>\n

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For a city known for its century-old dwellings, that mix matters. While it\u2019s easy to be drawn to a home\u2019s original stained glass or intricate millwork, these kinds of practical updates help make a property livable for everyday family life.<\/p>\n

Beyond the main living space, the home includes some extras that Anthony says set it apart. One of the best examples? A rooftop terrace above the garage.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo have that garage thoughtfully designed with a private rooftop entertaining space above it is something truly special,\u201d Anthony says. \u201cIt\u2019s the kind of place where you can host dinner under the stars, gather with friends around a fire table or simply enjoy a quiet evening surrounded by the beauty of Shadyside.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Indeed, Tony says the rooftop deck played a role in some of his favorite moments.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome of my best memories are sitting on the roof deck watching our sons and their friends play basketball, and also playing pool together as a family and with ours and our sons\u2019 friends,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

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Anthony adds the house\u2019s location may be as much of a selling point as the home itself. Emerson Street sits on one of Shadyside\u2019s most walkable pockets, close to Walnut Street, Bakery Square, universities, hospitals, restaurants and parks, as well as ample public transit.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a great community with a wonderful mix of younger and older families along with young professionals and students,\u201d the owners wrote. \u201cWe are lucky to have such great neighbors who we\u2019ve gotten to know over the years.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Andrea particularly loves the neighborhood\u2019s seasonal traditions and everyday conveniences.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love our October block party when everyone turns out and we get to meet new neighbors,\u201d she says. \u201cWe also have the best of being walkable to great restaurants, grocery stores and exciting business districts.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Tony notes Walnut Street and Mellon Park both have popular arts and cultural festivals. \u201cAnd Bakery Square also has a super fun and family-friendly outdoor space where they show sports and movies,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

While it\u2019s a tough question to think about when leaving a home you love, the couple quickly agrees on what they will miss the most.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe sunlight,\u201d Andrea says. \u201cThe house gets amazing sunlight that is also set off beautifully at certain times of the evening when it\u2019s refracted through the cut glass windows.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"PHOTOS BY 360 CAPTURES When Tony and Andrea arrived in Pittsburgh with their two sons a decade ago,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":253422,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[73,75,74],"class_list":["post-253421","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-pittsburgh","tag-pittsburgh","tag-pittsburgh-headlines","tag-pittsburgh-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/253421","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=253421"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/253421\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/253422"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=253421"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=253421"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=253421"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}