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Listed by BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY

$1,200,000

Est. payment - /mo

3 Beds

3 Baths

3,080 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,080 sqft

Price per Sqft $389

Subdivision Morewood Heights

MLS Listing ID 1749447

Style Contemporary,Multi-Level

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

Construction Status Resale

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1952

Annual Tax Amount $10,933

Lot Size 6,965 Sqft

Acres 0.1599

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

A rare opportunity to own a landmark of mid-century modern design, the Abraam Steinberg House (1949–1951) is a masterful example of organic architecture by Peter Berndtson and Cornelia Brierly—both former apprentices of Frank Lloyd Wright who worked with Wright on Fallingwater. Thoughtfully integrated into its dramatic, steeply sloped Pittsburgh setting, this one-of-a-kind residence blends natural materials, innovative geometry, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Constructed of brick, redwood, glass, and concrete, the home is defined by its striking architectural form— two exterior walls align with the street grid while a gracefully curved rear wall embraces a stunning open-air circular garden. This private courtyard, visible from all major living spaces, serves as the home's true focal point, creating a serene connection between interior and landscape. Inside, three distinct levels are elegantly connected by a flowing ramp system, offering a continuous spatial experience rarely found in residential design. Custom built-in furnishings, crafted from the same rich redwood used in the structure, reinforce the home's cohesive, organic aesthetic. Every detail reflects the visionary collaboration between Berndtson and Brierly, whose combined expertise in architecture, landscape, and interior design helped shape one of Pittsburgh's most distinctive postwar modern homes. This is more than a residence—it is a work of art.

Location

State PA

County Allegheny-east

Community Public Transportation

Area Squirrel Hill

Interior

Interior Features InteriorFeatures

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Family/Living/Great Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Some Electric Appliances, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Exterior

Parking Features Covered

Pool None

Community Features Public Transportation

Water Access Desc Public

Total Parking Spaces 2

Building

Entry Level Multi/Split

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Contemporary, Multi-Level

Level or Stories Multi/Split

Structure Type Frame

Construction Status Resale

Schools

School District Pittsburgh

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Caren Foy Group

+1(724) 944-6655

Agent | RSRS220664L

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5139 Penton Rd Squirrel Hill, PA 15213