351 Backbone Road

Sold 6/15/17
Sold 6/15/17
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$360,000
2 beds
351 Backbone Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143
Single FamilyProperty Type
1920Year Built

Description

Welcome to 351 Backbone Road. Original gardener’s cottage for Sewickley's Edith Oliver Rea’s Historic Farmhill Estate. This lovely 2 bd 2 ba English Tudor is a close walk to the shops, restaurants and art galleries in the coveted Sewickley Village. Built on close to .40 acre, you can enjoy all of the multiple perennial flower beds in the English gardens which provide a picturesque view through the seasons. The main floor boasts hardwood floors throughout, a charming split staircase that feeds into...Welcome to 351 Backbone Road. Original gardener’s cottage for Sewickley's Edith Oliver Rea’s Historic Farmhill Estate. This lovely 2 bd 2 ba English Tudor is a close walk to the shops, restaurants and art galleries in the coveted Sewickley Village. Built on close to .40 acre, you can enjoy all of the multiple perennial flower beds in the English gardens which provide a picturesque view through the seasons. The main floor boasts hardwood floors throughout, a charming split staircase that feeds into the living room and dining area, tiled fireplace with gas insert, a newer kitchen with soapstone counters. The second floor is host to two large bedrooms and the main bath with newly tiled tub/shower and floors. The full basement has high ceilings, a newly installed full bath. Newer electric, central A/C and plumbing throughout the home.
  • Listed by: • HOWARD HANNA SEWICKLEY OFFICE
Listing closed: 06/15/2017 12:00 AM • Source: WPMLS, MLS#: 1258129

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$352,000

Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

96.7%

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Property Information for 351 Backbone Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,864 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Residence/Single Family
  • County: Allegheny County
  • Architecture: Cottage
  • Style: 2 Story or 2 Level
  • Cooling: Central
  • Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1920
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Postal Code: 15143
  • County Or Parish: Allegheny-North
  • County M 360: Allegheny
  • State Or Province: Pennsylvania
  • Directions: From Ohio River Blvd turn left/right on Broad towards Sewickley, left on Centennial, Right on Blackburn, Left on Backbone.
  • Public Transportation: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 0508-J-00371-0000-00
  • Taxes: $3,864
School Information
  • School District: Quaker Valley
  • School Transportation: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Description: Detached Garage
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size: 79X216X79X216
  • Type of Property: Residence/Single Family
  • Area: Sewickley
  • Construction: Stucco
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction Type: Existing
  • Home Warranty Incl: No
  • Year Built Numeric: 1920
  • Disclaimer: Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed
  • Photo Count: 13
Utilities
  • Sewage: Public
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Room Count: 5
  • Basement Access: Walk Out
  • Baths Full: 2
  • Baths Full Locations: Basement, Upper
  • Baths Total: 2.0
  • Fireplace Description: GAS
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher, Gas Cook Top, Refrigerator
  • Floors: Hard Wood, Tile
  • Basement: Yes
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room and Features: Living Room-Main, Dining Room-Main, Kitchen-Main, Master Bedroom-Upper, 2nd Bedroom-Upper
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level 1: Main
  • Room Size 1: 15x15
  • Room Type 1: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Level 2: Main
  • Room Size 2: 15x12
  • Room Type 2: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Level 3: Main
  • Room Size 3: 10x6
  • Room Type 3: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Level 4: Upper
  • Room Size 4: 15x24
  • Room Type 4: Master Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Level 5: Upper
  • Room Size 5: 15x12
  • Room Type 5: 2nd Bedroom
Rental
Rental Information
  • Tenant Occupied: Yes

Property History for 351 Backbone Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 15, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #601183560

$360,000—
Jun 15, 2017

Sold

WPMLS #1258129

$360,000—
May 2, 2017

Pending

WPMLS #1258129

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/15/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #601183560

$360,000
06/15/2017

Sold

WPMLS #1258129

$360,000
05/02/2017

Pending

WPMLS #1258129

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

Public Records for 351 Backbone Road

Taxable ValueLand$50,000Additions$344,300Total$394,300
Tax Record2026$13,704 ($1,142 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,792 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,792 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,954 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920CountyALLEGHENYAPN508-J-371Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 351 Backbone Road

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

Quaker Valley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Quaker Valley High School
Public9 to 12

Osborne 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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This home: 351 Backbone Road, Sewickley, PA 15143
$360,000
2
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349 Backbone Road, Sewickley, PA 15143
$780,000
4
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12,597
355 Backbone Road, Sewickley, PA 15143
$451,000
4
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60 Backbone Road, Sewickley, PA 15143
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365 Backbone Road, Sewickley, PA 15143
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