178 Backbone Road

Sold 3/11/22

Last Sold Price

$1,000,000

6 beds5 baths4,592 sqft$218/sqft

178 Backbone Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143

Description

Mid-Century Modern home built from Maryland fieldstone nestled on three acres abutting Sewickley Heights Golf Course and a pond. You will be greeted at the front of the home by large double doors that open into a grand foyer featuring a custom chandelier suspended in the circular staircase. The main floor has an abundance of natural light with multiple views of the backyard and pool. Home is configured in two wings; upstairs is the "kids" wing which includes a carpeted playroom, three bedrooms and...Mid-Century Modern home built from Maryland fieldstone nestled on three acres abutting Sewickley Heights Golf Course and a pond. You will be greeted at the front of the home by large double doors that open into a grand foyer featuring a custom chandelier suspended in the circular staircase. The main floor has an abundance of natural light with multiple views of the backyard and pool. Home is configured in two wings; upstairs is the "kids" wing which includes a carpeted playroom, three bedrooms and a renovated bathroom. The second wing is the Master Bedroom Suite that includes a working fireplace and balcony. A slate courtyard surrounds a recently renovated thirty-thousand gallon pool with diving board. From the pool, walk down to the kids playground or expansive tennis courts surrounded by high fencing. Home includes numerous updates such as the electrical system, NEST Security, eight-zone heating, paint and carpeting. Just minutes from Sewickley Village, I79 and Route 65. Must see!

LISTING CLOSED: 03/11/2022 12:00 AM

Listed by PIATT SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Property Details for 178 Backbone Road

Status

Sold

MLS #

1530958

Days on Market

Taxes

$19,240 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Residence/Single Family

Year Built

1970

Lot Size

3.21 AC / 139,897 SF

County

Allegheny County

Parking Spaces

Architecture

Contemporary

Style

2 Story or 2 Level

Cooling

Central

Pool

Yes

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,276,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

87.8%

1/40

$1,920,000

Sold 07/14/25

6
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5,035
Square Feet: 0.5
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Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4,599
Square Feet: 1.36
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Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 6,000
Square Feet: 6.03
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Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4,537
Square Feet: 0.34
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a view of entryway and hall with wooden floor

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Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4,000
Square Feet: 0.53
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Bedrooms: 6
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Square Feet: 3.2
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Bathrooms: 3,794
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a front view of house with yard and green space

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Bathrooms: 3,784
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Acres

73 Thorn Street, Sewickley, PA 15143

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Building Information for 178 Backbone Road

Stories-Year Built1970Building Size-Lot Size3.21 AC / 139,897 SF

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$6,686 per month

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Principal and Interest

$5,083

Property Taxes

$1,603

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Property Information for 178 Backbone Road

Summary

Location and General Information

City Name: Sewickley
Postal Code: 15143

County Or Parish: Allegheny-North
County M 360: Allegheny
State Or Province: Pennsylvania

Taxes and HOA Information

Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 0817-D-00094-0000-00
Taxes: $19,240

School Information

School District: Quaker Valley

Parking

Parking Description: Attached Garage

Property

Lot Information

Acres: 3.2116
Lot Size: 3.2116

Acres Source: Tax Record
Sq Ft Total: 4592.0
Type of Property: Residence/Single Family
Area: Bell Acres
Construction: Stone

Property and Assessments

New Construction Type: Existing
Year Built Numeric: 1970

Disclaimer: Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed
Photo Count: 25

Utilities

Sewage: Public
Water: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Roof: Asphalt

Interior Features

Room Count: 12
Baths Full: 4

Baths Full Locations: Main, Upper
Baths Half: 1
Baths Partial Locations: Main
Baths Total: 4.1
Fireplace Description: LR/MB
Fireplaces: 2
Inclusions: Auto Door on Garage, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cook Top, Kitchen Island, Microwave Oven, Pantry, Refrigerator, Screens, Security System, Trash Compactor, Wall to Wall Carpet, Window Treatments
Floors: Hard Wood, Tile, Wall to Wall
Basement: No
Heating Type: Gas
Heating: Hot Water
Room Type: Living Room
Room and Features: Living Room-Main, Dining Room-Main, Kitchen-Main, Family Room-Main, Entry-Main, Master Bedroom-Upper, 2nd Bedroom-Upper, 3rd Bedroom-Upper, 4th Bedroom-Upper, 5th Bedroom-Main, Laundry Room-Main, Additional Room-Upper
Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Entry, Master Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom, 4th Bedroom, 5th Bedroom, Laundry Room, Additional Room

Room Information

Room 1

Room Level 1: Main
Room Size 1: 19x15

Room Type 1: Living Room

Room 2

Room Level 2: Main
Room Size 2: 16x14

Room Type 2: Dining Room

Room 3

Room Level 3: Main
Room Size 3: 20x14

Room Type 3: Kitchen

Room 4

Room Level 4: Main
Room Size 4: 28x19

Room Type 4: Family Room

Room 5

Room Level 5: Main
Room Size 5: 19x16

Room Type 5: Entry

Room 6

Room Level 6: Upper
Room Size 6: 25x19

Room Type 6: Master Bedroom

Room 7

Room Level 7: Upper
Room Size 7: 13x12

Room Type 7: 2nd Bedroom

Room 8

Room Level 8: Upper
Room Size 8: 15x15

Room Type 8: 3rd Bedroom

Room 9

Room Level 9: Upper
Room Size 9: 13x12

Room Type 9: 4th Bedroom

Room 10

Room Level 10: Main
Room Size 10: 15x12

Room Type 10: 5th Bedroom

Room 11

Room Level 11: Main
Room Size 11: 12x11

Room Type 11: Laundry Room

Room 12

Room Level 12: Upper
Room Size 12: 13x12

Room Type 12: Additional Room

Rental

Rental Information

Tenant Occupied: No

Property History for 178 Backbone Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 11, 2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1488732246	$1,000,000	+6.1% / yr
Mar 11, 2022	Sold WPMLS #1530958	$1,000,000	—
Feb 1, 2022	Pending WPMLS #1530958		—
Jan 20, 2022	In Contract WPMLS #1530958		—
Jan 13, 2022	Price Change WPMLS #1530958	$1,190,000	—
Dec 7, 2021	Price Change WPMLS #1530958	$1,250,000	—
Nov 18, 2021	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1530958	$1,300,000	—
Apr 4, 2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #623601703	$792,500	—
Apr 4, 2018	Sold WPMLS #1306945	$792,500	—
Jan 26, 2018	Pending WPMLS #1306945		—
Oct 8, 2017	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1306945	$895,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/11/2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1488732246	$1,000,000 +6.1% / yr
03/11/2022	Sold WPMLS #1530958	$1,000,000
02/01/2022	Pending WPMLS #1530958	—
01/20/2022	In Contract WPMLS #1530958	—
01/13/2022	Price Change WPMLS #1530958	$1,190,000
12/07/2021	Price Change WPMLS #1530958	$1,250,000
11/18/2021	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1530958	$1,300,000
04/04/2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #623601703	$792,500
04/04/2018	Sold WPMLS #1306945	$792,500
01/26/2018	Pending WPMLS #1306945	—
10/08/2017	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1306945	$895,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 178 Backbone Road

Taxable ValueLand$118,500Additions$574,100Total$692,600

Tax Record2026$23,254 ($1,938 / month)

Home Facts

Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,592 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,592 SqFtStories2Lot Size139,897 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1970CountyALLEGHENYAPN817-D-94Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 178 Backbone Road

This home is within Quaker Valley School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Edgeworth Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	K to 5	2.4 mi
9/10	Quaker Valley Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	3.0 mi
10/10	Quaker Valley High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.2 mi
8/10	Osborne Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	K to 5	3.3 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Edgeworth Elementary School PublicK to 5 Nearby school	2.4 mi
9/10	Quaker Valley Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	3.0 mi
10/10	Quaker Valley High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.2 mi
8/10	Osborne Elementary School PublicK to 5 Nearby school	3.3 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

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184 Backbone Road, Sewickley, PA 15143	$890,000	4	5	4,136	48,795
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101 Grouse Lane, Bell Acres, PA 15143	$330,000	4	4	–	60,984
194 Witherow Road, Bell Acres, PA 15143	$407,500	5	3	–	43,560
106 Grouse Lane, Bell Acres, PA 15143	$327,500	4	3	–	0
110 Grouse Lane, Bell Acres, PA 15143	$775,000	5	4	–	–
108 Grouse Lane, Sewickley, PA 15143	$710,000	4	3	–	52,272
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