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5139 Penton Rd, 
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

$1,200,000


3

Beds


3

Baths


3,080

Sq Ft


Single Family


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Listed by

Nancy Ware

Berkshire Hathaway The Preferred Realty

Last updated:

August 29, 2026, 10:04 AM

MLS#

1749447

Source:

PA WPN

About This Home

5139 Penton Rd

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.

Home Facts

Single Family

3 Baths

3 Bedrooms

Built in 1952

Subdivision & Development:

Morewood Heights

Price Summary

1,200,000

$389 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

1749447

Last Updated:

August 29, 2026, 10:04 AM

Added:

3 month(s) ago


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

3

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

3

Full Bathrooms:

2

Interior

Living Area:

3,080 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Architectural Style:

Contemporary

Building Area:

3,080 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1952


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

6,965


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$1,200,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$389 per Sq. Ft.

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