265 Scaife Rd

$5,390,000
Price
8
Beds
12,724 Sq. Ft.
$424 / Sq. Ft.
12,724
Sq. Ft.
$424
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to Sunnymede, a magnificent estate that seamlessly blends historic grandeur with modern elegance. Designed in 1921 by William Boyd Jr., and inspired by a Loire Valley château, the main house sits atop nearly six lush acres in Sewickley Heights, surrounded by famed Frederick Law Olmsted-designed gardens. Elegant interiors feature walnut floors, French doors, antique woodwork, and luxury finishes throughout. Ideal for everyday living as well as entertaining, the open concept east wing houses...Welcome to Sunnymede, a magnificent estate that seamlessly blends historic grandeur with modern elegance. Designed in 1921 by William Boyd Jr., and inspired by a Loire Valley château, the main house sits atop nearly six lush acres in Sewickley Heights, surrounded by famed Frederick Law Olmsted-designed gardens. Elegant interiors feature walnut floors, French doors, antique woodwork, and luxury finishes throughout. Ideal for everyday living as well as entertaining, the open concept east wing houses a state-of-the-art kitchen with adjoining breakfast and family rooms. The west wing boasts grand entertaining rooms including a vaulted great room, formal dining room, and a paneled library. Relax in a spa-like primary suite with world-class dressing room and closets. Outdoor amenities include a saltwater pool, pergola, pool house with full kitchen and bath, and greenhouse. The coach house offers garage space and a full apartment. It's the perfect setting for an extraordinary lifestyle.
  1. Listed by HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Property Details for 265 Scaife Road

Parking Spaces
3
Architecture
Provincial
Style
3 or More Stories
Cooling
Central
Pool
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 05/16/2025 05:08 PM

Property Details for 265 Scaife Road

StatusActive
MLS #1701471
Days on Market222
Taxes$64,246 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Residence/Single Family
Year Built1922
Lot Size5.97 AC / 259,966 SF
CountyAllegheny County

Location

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Building Information for 265 Scaife Road

Stories-Year Built1922Building Size-Lot Size5.97 AC / 259,966 SF

Payment Calculator

$31,988 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$26,634

Property Taxes

$5,354

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 265 Scaife 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
  • Directions: Blackburn to Scaife Road
  • Public Transportation: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 0510-C-00162-0000-00
  • Taxes: $64,246
School Information
  • School District: Quaker Valley
  • School Transportation: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Description: Detached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 5.968
  • Lot Size: 5.968
  • Acres Source: Seller
  • Sq Ft Total: 12724.0
  • Type of Property: Residence/Single Family
  • Area: Sewickley Heights
  • Construction: Frame
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction Type: Existing
  • Year Built Numeric: 1922
  • Disclaimer: Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed
  • Photo Count: 48
Utilities
  • Sewage: Septic Tank
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Slate
Interior Features
  • Room Count: 13
  • Basement Access: Walk Out
  • Baths Full: 8
  • Baths Full Locations: Upper
  • Baths Half: 2
  • Baths Partial Locations: Lower, Main
  • Baths Total: 8.2
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Inclusions: Auto Door on Garage, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cook Top, Jet Spray Tub, Kitchen Island, Microwave Oven, Multi-Pane Windows, Refrigerator, Screens, Security System, Washer/Dryer, Window Treatments
  • Floors: Hard Wood, Other, Tile
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: finish
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room and Features: Living Room-Main, Dining Room-Main, Kitchen-Main, Family Room-Main, DEN-Main, Master Bedroom-Upper, 2nd Bedroom-Upper, 3rd Bedroom-Upper, 4th Bedroom-Upper, 5th Bedroom-Upper, Laundry Room-Upper, Game Room-Lower, Entry-Main
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, DEN, Master Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom, 4th Bedroom, 5th Bedroom, Laundry Room, Game Room, Entry
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level 1: Main
  • Room Size 1: 29x18
  • Room Type 1: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Level 2: Main
  • Room Size 2: 21x17
  • Room Type 2: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Level 3: Main
  • Room Size 3: 40x20
  • Room Type 3: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Level 4: Main
  • Room Size 4: 17x16
  • Room Type 4: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Level 5: Main
  • Room Size 5: 15x14
  • Room Type 5: DEN
Room 6
  • Room Level 6: Upper
  • Room Size 6: 18x15
  • Room Type 6: Master Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Level 7: Upper
  • Room Size 7: 17x12
  • Room Type 7: 2nd Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Level 8: Upper
  • Room Size 8: 17x14
  • Room Type 8: 3rd Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Level 9: Upper
  • Room Size 9: 17x14
  • Room Type 9: 4th Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Level 10: Upper
  • Room Size 10: 21x14
  • Room Type 10: 5th Bedroom
Room 11
  • Room Level 11: Upper
  • Room Size 11: 17x9
  • Room Type 11: Laundry Room
Room 12
  • Room Level 12: Lower
  • Room Size 12: 30x19
  • Room Type 12: Game Room
Room 13
  • Room Level 13: Main
  • Room Size 13: 30x14
  • Room Type 13: Entry
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Num of Units: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Tenant Occupied: No

Property History for 265 Scaife Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1701471

$5,390,000—
Feb 4, 2025

Expired

WPMLS #1647987

—
Aug 3, 2024

Withdrawn

WPMLS #1647987

—
Apr 11, 2024

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1647987

$4,990,000—
Feb 12, 2024

Expired

WPMLS #1606777

—
Nov 3, 2023

Withdrawn

WPMLS #1606777

—
May 24, 2023

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1606777

$4,990,000—
Feb 12, 2023

Expired

WPMLS #1554992

—
Feb 11, 2023

Withdrawn

WPMLS #1554992

—
May 17, 2022

Expired

WPMLS #1519202

—
May 17, 2022

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1554992

$5,250,000—
Feb 15, 2022

Withdrawn

WPMLS #1519202

—
Aug 27, 2021

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1519202

$5,250,000—
Aug 24, 2021

Expired

WPMLS #1463927

—
Aug 25, 2020

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1463927

$5,250,000—
Mar 11, 2020

Expired

WPMLS #1384291

—
Oct 30, 2019

Withdrawn

WPMLS #1384291

—
Mar 12, 2019

Temporarily Off Market

WPMLS #1384291

—
Mar 12, 2019

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1384291

$5,250,000—
Jan 28, 2019

Expired

WPMLS #1320056

—
Jan 29, 2018

Temporarily Off Market

WPMLS #1320056

—
Jan 29, 2018

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1320056

$5,250,000—
Sep 27, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #297417953

$2,272,050

+32.6% / yr

Sep 27, 2010

Sold

WPMLS #836412

$2,500,000—
Aug 6, 2010

Pending

WPMLS #836412

—
Jul 20, 2010

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #836412

$2,850,000—
Sep 6, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #81028603

$177,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/16/2025

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1701471

$5,390,000
02/04/2025

Expired

WPMLS #1647987

—
08/03/2024

Withdrawn

WPMLS #1647987

—
04/11/2024

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1647987

$4,990,000
02/12/2024

Expired

WPMLS #1606777

—
11/03/2023

Withdrawn

WPMLS #1606777

—
05/24/2023

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1606777

$4,990,000
02/12/2023

Expired

WPMLS #1554992

—
02/11/2023

Withdrawn

WPMLS #1554992

—
05/17/2022

Expired

WPMLS #1519202

—
05/17/2022

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1554992

$5,250,000
02/15/2022

Withdrawn

WPMLS #1519202

—
08/27/2021

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1519202

$5,250,000
08/24/2021

Expired

WPMLS #1463927

—
08/25/2020

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1463927

$5,250,000
03/11/2020

Expired

WPMLS #1384291

—
10/30/2019

Withdrawn

WPMLS #1384291

—
03/12/2019

Temporarily Off Market

WPMLS #1384291

—
03/12/2019

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1384291

$5,250,000
01/28/2019

Expired

WPMLS #1320056

—
01/29/2018

Temporarily Off Market

WPMLS #1320056

—
01/29/2018

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1320056

$5,250,000
09/27/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #297417953

$2,272,050

+32.6% / yr

09/27/2010

Sold

WPMLS #836412

$2,500,000
08/06/2010

Pending

WPMLS #836412

—
07/20/2010

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #836412

$2,850,000
09/06/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #81028603

$177,000

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

Public Records for 265 Scaife Road

Taxable ValueLand$324,900Additions$1,757,100Total$2,082,000
Tax Record2025$69,052 ($5,754 / month)
Home Facts
Baths6Total Finished SqFt8,105 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt8,105 SqFtStories3Lot Size259,966 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1922CountyALLEGHENYAPN510-C-162Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 265 Scaife Road

This home is within Quaker Valley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Osborne Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Quaker Valley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Quaker Valley High School
Public9 to 12

Edgeworth Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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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265 Scaife Road is a single family home for sale in Sewickley, PA 15143. This property was listed for sale on May 16, 2025 by HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES, it's currently listed at $5,390,000. It has been on the market for a total of 222 days and was last sold on September 27, 2010. This listing's school district is Quaker Valley School District. Nearby schools include Osborne Elementary School, Quaker Valley Middle School and Quaker Valley High School. 265 Scaife Road is a 8-bed, 10-bath, 12,724 sqft single family home built in 1922.

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