Condo Details
Amberson Towers at a Glance
Location: Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Type: High-rise condominium
Year built (MLS): 1969–1970
Unit sizes: 709–1,270 sq ft
Bedrooms: 1–3
Recent sales (Nov 2023–Oct 2026): $160K–$313K (34 sales)
Reported condo fee: $572–$914/mo
Condo and HOA sales, last 10 years: 159
Sales and community data: West Penn MLS, closed condo and HOA sales Nov 2016–Oct 2026. Fees as reported in listings; confirm with the association.
Buying or selling at Amberson Towers? Call (724) 933-8500
Condo financing: Matt Sheffey, Condo Financing Specialist, (440) 668-2942
Amberson Towers is a high-rise condominium building in Pittsburgh’s Shadyside neighborhood, at 5 Bayard Rd. 159 homes here sold through the West Penn MLS from November 2016 to October 2026, and it is in the Pittsburgh School District.
The facts and FAQs below come from those MLS sales: when the homes were built, unit sizes, recent prices and the condo or HOA fees sellers reported. For current listings, a value on your home or help buying or selling at Amberson Towers, call the My Pittsburgh Condo team at (724) 933-8500.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do condos at Amberson Towers sell for?
Based on West Penn MLS closed sales, most of the 34 condos that sold at Amberson Towers between November 2023 and October 2026 closed between $160K and $313K. Prices depend on floor plan, floor, view and updates. For current listings or a value estimate on a specific unit, call the My Pittsburgh Condo team at (724) 933-8500.
What are the condo fees at Amberson Towers?
Recent MLS listings at Amberson Towers report condo fees of about $572 to $914 a month (sales from 2024 to 2026). What the fee covers, such as exterior maintenance, common-area insurance, utilities, staff or amenities, varies by association, so review the current budget, reserves and the resale certificate before you buy.
When was Amberson Towers built, and how big are the units?
Amberson Towers is a high-rise condominium in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood, built between 1969 and 1970. Units that sold in the last 10 years ranged from about 709 to 1,270 square feet, with 1 to 3 bedrooms.
How often do condos at Amberson Towers come up for sale?
159 condos at Amberson Towers sold through the MLS between November 2016 and October 2026, about 16 a year on average. It is one of the more active condo communities in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood, so there are often units to compare. Our free Condo Finder can alert you when one comes up for sale.
Can I get a mortgage for a condo at Amberson Towers?
Yes, but loans for condos in an association depend on the association as well as the buyer. Lenders review owner-occupancy, reserves, insurance and any pending litigation, and FHA or VA loans require the project to be approved. Get pre-approved before you make an offer: our team's Condo Financing Specialist, Matt Sheffey of Keller Home Loans (NMLS #197990), checks the building as well as your credit. Try our condo mortgage calculator or call Matt at (440) 668-2942.