1822-1824 Shaw Ave, Squirrel Hill, PA 15217

Description

A superb investment opportunity in the heart of Squirrel Hill, this exceptional up/down brick duplex offers two very spacious 3-bedroom units, which are consistently rented & in high demand. Each apartment offers separate living & dining rooms; pleasant sunrooms for bonus space; gleaming, meticulously maintained hardwood floors; unique archways, original fireplace surrounds, & charming built-ins, lending character reminiscent of the era in which this solid property was built. Some of its many key features include new windows; fully renovated bathrooms within the past 5 years, each visually appealing with black grid shower doors & stone vanities; brand new front porch roof & front step concrete rebuild in June 2026; main roof & all gutters new as of 2021; chimney revision 2025; one furnace brand new in 2026 & the other in 2021. Tenants have separate washers & dryers, creating another draw for this property. Spacious, flat backyard, & garage. Each tenant pays their own gas & electric, owner pays/water sewer. This duplex has all the components that solidify investment property in a prime rental area, culminating in the ideal trifecta: size, condition, & location. Within 5 to 10 minutes, walk to each of the following: Frick Park's famed Blue Slide playground; Frick Nature Conservatory; multiple picturesque hiking & biking trails; Squirrel Hill's diverse business district, with many eateries & shops. Also under 10 minutes drive to main thoroughfare I-376; Bakery Square; Shadyside business districts; Oakland's hospitals & universities. Downtown's cultural offerings; North Shore's sporting events & concerts; Lawrenceville, Bloomfield, & Strip District are also in close proximity. Public transport practically at your front doorstep. 1822-1824 Shaw represents the quintessential property for either first-time investors or experienced owners seeking a profitable, robust long-term addition to strengthen an existing portfolio.