Mikal Merlina - Pittsburgh Real Estate

02/08/2026

Just Listed | $595,000 
 
705 N Negley Ave | Pittsburgh, PA 15206 
 
A modern East Liberty residence built in 2019, designed with clarity, flow, and flexibility in mind. Clean architectural lines, an open-concept main level, and private outdoor spaces—including a rear courtyard and rooftop deck—create a home that supports both everyday living and entertaining. 
 
The location is a true standout, offering close proximity to Bakery Square, Highland Park, and the energy of East Liberty and Lawrenceville. Everyday conveniences including Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and Home Depot are moments away, along with major employers such as Google and Duolingo. Nearby universities and medical centers add to the home’s broad appeal, with quick access to Oakland and Downtown Pittsburgh. 
 
Mikal Merlina 
Associate Broker 
Piatt Sotheby’s International Realty 
260 Forbes Avenue, Floor 13 | 
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 USA 
t 412.471.4900 | f 412.471.2308 | c 724.640.3051 
[email protected] 
piattsir.com 
AB069240 
 
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10/12/2025

08/02/2025

🎶 The Rock Reggae & Relief 50/50 Raffle is LIVE—until 11:45 PM tonight! 🎶⁣
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📱 text RRR to 33100 to get the link⁣
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Support Pittsburgh’s youth through art—and maybe win 💸⁣
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This year’s raffle benefits MCG Youth, a local creative arts program helping teens grow through hands-on design and visual expression. They’ll even be creating live at the festival! 🎨⁣
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🎟️ $5 = 10 entries⁣
🏆 50% goes to the winner⁣
❤️ 50% goes to MCG Youth via the Piatt Family Foundation⁣
📅 Drawing is TONIGHT at 11:45 PM (you don’t need to be there to win)⁣
💵 Winner paid by check or ACH⁣
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📱 text RRR to 33100 to get the link⁣
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Tag your friends. Share the link. There’s still time to support something that matters. 🙌⁣
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08/01/2025

🎶 The Rock Reggae & Relief 50/50 Raffle is LIVE! 🎶

This year’s raffle supports MCG Youth, an incredible Pittsburgh-based creative arts program helping teens build confidence and skills through hands-on art and design. They’ll even be creating live at the event!

🖼️ Proceeds benefit MCG Youth through the Piatt Family Foundation—and one lucky winner will take home half the pot.

🎟️ Entries start at just $5 for 10 chances to win
📅 No need to be present to win

If you’d like to support a great cause (and maybe win a little something too), check it out here:
👉 https://go.rallyup.com/rockreggaerelief

📱 You can also text RRR to 33100 to get the link instantly.

Please feel free to share this with your friends and family—every entry helps spread the impact! 💙

Join me in supporting Piatt Family Foundation: https://go.rallyup.com/rockreggaerelief

03/18/2025

Two of my incredible clients—Anna Li and Becca Simon—have been recognized as Pittsburgh Business Times 30 Under 30 honorees! 🎉👏⁣
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🚀 Anna Li, CEO of Korion Health, is revolutionizing home healthcare with an electronic stethoscope, winning the $1M Hult Prize, all while pursuing an M.D./Ph.D. at Pitt & CMU.⁣
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🥕 Becca Simon, Food Donor Relations Manager at 412 Food Rescue, has helped rescue over 300,000 pounds of food in just one year, fighting food waste and food insecurity across 10 counties.⁣
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Their work is shaping the future—huge congratulations to both! 🎉⁣
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I don’t want to brag, but we play trivia on a regular basis. 😏⁣
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06/12/2024

Congratulations to New France Brewing (grand opening today) and the newly renovated Hazelwood Brewhouse, courtesy of The Progress Fund. 🍻 This state-of-the-art space will house not one, but three fantastic breweries under one roof, making Hazelwood Brewery a true destination for craft beer lovers. Come celebrate this amazing addition to Hazelwood!

📍 Location: Hazelwood Brewhouse,
5007 Lytle St. Pittsburgh, PA 15207

04/30/2024

🐝🌿 A colony of honeybees has swarmed into a bush at my house. If you’re an experienced beekeeper interested in giving these little pollinators a safe haven, please DM me! 🍯✨

04/24/2024

🌟 Exciting news! ⁣
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The Baywood Retreat, Conference, & Lodging Center is now Under Contract! ⁣
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02/28/2024

🎉 A Big Thanks to The Pittsburgh Business Times, which has featured my latest listing, the Baywood Estate and Retreat! 🌳🏡

Originally developed as Bayer's corporate retreat and located on 32 acres of beautiful land adjacent to Montour Heights Country Club and Robin Hill Park, the Baywood Estate and Retreat offers a unique combination of historical elegance and contemporary functionality. Just 13 minutes from the Pittsburgh International Airport, this venue is ideal for weddings, corporate retreats, special events, or as an exclusive private residence. 🌟

The property includes a main house, a timber-frame lodge, and a carriage house, providing eleven guestrooms with two elegant suites. The Estate and Retreat is the pinnacle of comfort and sophistication, equipped with a banquet kitchen, a full bar, an outdoor swimming pool, a barn, and "The 19th Hole" practice green, designed to fulfill any requirement and ensure an unforgettable experience for guests. 🍽️🍸🏊‍♂️

Its well-maintained grounds and tranquil pond offer the perfect setting for any event, emphasizing the Estate and Retreat's versatility and its blend of natural beauty with functional elegance. 🏞️

The strategic location of Baywood Estate and Retreat near business districts and Downtown Pittsburgh and its proximity to numerous hotel rooms and shuttle services ensures convenience and accessibility for guests or residents. Moreover, Baywood Estate and Retreat presents a compelling redevelopment opportunity, ready to embrace the visions of its next owner. Whether to continue its prestigious legacy as a venue or to reimagine it as a private sanctuary of refinement, Baywood Estate and Retreat stands ready. 🛠️📚

Discover the unique charm and potential of Baywood Estate and Retreat, where history meets modernity, offering a perfect setting for memorable events or distinguished living. Embark on the next chapter of this celebrated legacy with us. Visit [www.baywoodretreat.com](https://www.baywoodretreat.com) for more information.

Mikal Merlina
Associate Broker
Global Real Estate Advisor

Piatt Sotheby’s International Realty
260 Forbes Avenue, Suite 1525 | Pittsburgh, PA 15222 USA
t 412.471.4900 | f 412.471.2308 | c 724.640.3051
[email protected]
piattsir.com
AB069240

The property, known as the Baywood Estate, was initially a private residence but later become Bayer's corporate retreat.

02/07/2024

Feeling incredibly humbled and grateful.🏡✨ After closing a sale yesterday, I discovered I was ranked 14th out of 8,683 agents who are members of West Penn Multilist. This journey in real estate has been full of surprises, learning, and growth. I couldn't have achieved this milestone without my client's trust and the support of Piatt Sotheby's International Realty.⁣⁣
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I'm passionate about helping families find their 'dream homes,' whether it's finding that perfect 'starter home' or 'luxury property'. I aim to make the home buying and selling process as 'hassle-free' as possible.⁣⁣
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Here's to many more successes and to continually serving my community with dedication and passion! Whether you're looking for 'home selling tips' or are curious about 'the best time to buy a house,' I'm here to guide you every step of the way. ⁣
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Mikal Merlina⁣⁣
Associate Broker⁣⁣
Global Real Estate Advisor⁣⁣
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Piatt Sotheby’s International Realty⁣⁣
260 Forbes Avenue, Suite 1525 | Pittsburgh, PA 15222 USA⁣⁣
t 412.471.4900 | f 412.471.2308 | c 724.640.3051⁣⁣
[email protected] ⁣⁣
piattsir.com⁣⁣
AB069240

11/03/2023

I'm excited to share that 10 Waterside Place has been featured in this week's "Buying Here" section of The Pittsburgh Post Gazette. The article is available online today, and it will be in print on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Thanks to Patricia Sheridan for a great article! ⁣⁣
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10Waterside.com 10 Waterside Place. Pittsburgh, PA 15 15222⁣⁣⁣
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Mikal Merlina⁣⁣⁣⁣
Associate Broker⁣⁣⁣⁣
Global Real Estate Advisor⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Piatt Sotheby’s International Realty⁣⁣⁣⁣
260 Forbes Avenue, Suite 1525 | Pittsburgh, PA 15222 USA⁣⁣⁣⁣
t 412.471.4900 | f 412.471.2308 | c 724.640.3051⁣⁣⁣⁣
[email protected] ⁣⁣⁣⁣
piattsir.com⁣⁣⁣⁣
AB069240 ⁣⁣⁣⁣
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08/09/2023

Just Listed in Lumière!
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https://www.lumiere908.com ⁣
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👉330K⁣
👉1 Bedroom⁣
👉1 Bathroom⁣
👉LERTA Tax Abatement⁣
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Blending contemporary architecture with innovative design, Lumière Residence 908 is modernity in its truest form. This spacious 1 Bed, 1 Bath residence offers a thoughtfully designed open floor plan with cooking, dining, and relaxation in mind. Recent updates included a kitchen island, dry bar, and wine fridge. The in-unit washer and dryer are significant assets that can't be taken for granted with condo living. Floor-to-ceiling windows boast cityscape views from the living and bedroom, overlooking some of Pittsburgh's most iconic and historic buildings and Mellon Square. All complemented by rooftop and interior entertainment spaces for you and your guests, a dog park, and a dog washing station. An estimated seven years remain on LERTA Tax Abatement. A short walk to the city's top restaurants, The Cultural District, PPG Paints Aena, PNC Park, Acrisure Stadium, Duquesne, and Point Park Universities. Embracing luxury as its hallmark, Lumière sets a new standard for refined living.