Wow Houses: Five Luxurious Downtown Pittsburgh Condos

PITTSBURGH, PA - A clear indication that Downtown Pittsburgh has become a hip place to live is the increasing number of high-end condominiums that have sprung up there in recent years. Offering spectacular views and instant access to the Cultural District and the myriad of Downtown dining options, these places have become signature addresses.

Additional benefits to living Downtown include being just a short walk to PNC Park, Heinz Field, the Strip District and Station Square.

There’s no shortage of Downtown condos on the market on realtor.com. Here are just a few:

Listing for $4.3 million, this penthouse-level condo at 550 Market St. offers the ultimate in sophisticated urban living - and a breakfast area overlooking Market Square. Wide plank walnut flooring connects the main living spaces and the enclosed dining room has a custom-crafted table for 12 guests. You’ll also have three parking spaces in a climate controlled garage and a secure elevator providing direct access to your residence. For complete details, see realtor.com.

Check out the spectacular view from this 22nd floor penthouse unit at 300 Fourth Ave., which lists for $2.1 million. This condo’s large open floor plan is enhanced by 20 foot high ceilings and skylights. The secure building comes with a fitness area, theater room, billiards room and a common outside space. The unit also comes with two parking spaces. For additional details, see realtor.com.

Enjoy a private New York-style roof deck at this spacious condo at 301 Fifth Ave., which lists for $15 million. You’ll love the view from your 40-foot outdoor balcony but this residence also has floor-to-ceiling windows, automatic blinds, a unique mural, skylights, eight-foot doors and fireplaces in both the great room and master bedroom, which comes with custom built-in cabinets. For complete details, see realtor.com.

Listing for $1.1 million, this exquisite, one-of-a-kind penthouse at 941 Penn Avenue is located in the heart of the Cultural District. A huge master bedroom leads to a rooftop terrace with amazing panoramic views. You’ll find soaring ceilings and top of the line finishes in every room. This pet-friendly building offers a Manhattan lifestyle in Downtown Pittsburgh. For additional information, see realtor.com.

If you prefer the quiet side of Downtown to the hustle and bustle of the Cultural District, this condo at 151 Fort Pitt Boulevard, which lists for a relatively modest $589,000, could be for you. A definite highlight to this beauty is the gourmet kitchen with a five-burner gas range, a full convection oven, a glass tiled backspalsh and a butler pantry. Multiple screened windows provide plenty of cross-ventilation. The unit comes with a deeded parking space. For complete details, see realtor.com.

Feature photo of 550 Market St. via realtor.com.