538 Backbone Road

Sold 6/28/19

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Last Sold Price

$1,853,688

5 beds6 baths4,531 sqft$409/sqft

538 Backbone Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143

Single FamilyProperty Type

1962Year Built

$409/sq ftPrice per sq ft

3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Located on 7 rolling acres, in the heart of Sewickley Heights, this premier and private location is close to the Village and schools with sweeping panoramic view all the way to the Ohio River. Incredible gathering space is afforded in the 25' x 21" brand new gourmet kitchen with Brazilian Fusion oversized island and countertops, restaurant quality appliances like Wolf gas range and double chefs ovens & Sub Zero refrigerator, 2 Miele dishwashers with a wall of windows providing panoramic views of...Located on 7 rolling acres, in the heart of Sewickley Heights, this premier and private location is close to the Village and schools with sweeping panoramic view all the way to the Ohio River. Incredible gathering space is afforded in the 25' x 21" brand new gourmet kitchen with Brazilian Fusion oversized island and countertops, restaurant quality appliances like Wolf gas range and double chefs ovens & Sub Zero refrigerator, 2 Miele dishwashers with a wall of windows providing panoramic views of the rear grounds, and heated pool. Large family room with elevated hip ceilings w/adjacent wet bar area & wine storage. Main level master suite with separate his and hers dressing areas, 2 full baths and direct access to the private side stone patio. Multiple double doors across the back of the house lead onto the sprawling Blue Stone patio with access to heated pool. This home has a classic traditional design, but with open floor plan and oversized rooms. Hardwood floors throughout.

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Listing closed: 06/28/2019 12:00 AM • Source: WPMLS, MLS#: 1384920

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 538 Backbone Road

Property Details

Taxes: $30,870 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Residence/Single Family
County: Allegheny County
Parking Spaces: 3
Architecture: Colonial
Style: 1 1/2 Story
Cooling: Central
Pool: Yes

Building Information

Year Built: 1962

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: Beaver to Grove, Grove to Backbone to top of hill, house on left Beaver to Academy, Academy to Woodland, Woodland to Way Hollow to top of hill, right on Backbone, house on Right
Public Transportation: No

Taxes and HOA Information

Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 0603-P-00175-0000-00
Taxes: $30,870

School Information

School District: Quaker Valley
School Transportation: No

Parking

Parking Description: Attached Garage

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Tour URL Branded: https://tour.thepreferredrealty.com/538-Backbone-Rd-PA-15143

Property

Lot Information

Lot Size: 7.846
Acres Source: Tax Record

Sq Ft Total: 4531.0
Type of Property: Residence/Single Family
Area: Sewickley Heights
Construction: Brick

Property and Assessments

New Construction Type: Existing
Home Warranty Incl: No

Year Built Numeric: 1962
Disclaimer: Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed
Photo Count: 25

Utilities

Sewage: Septic Tank
Water: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Roof: Asphalt

Interior Features

Room Count: 11
Basement Access: Walk Out

Baths Full: 5
Baths Full Locations: Main, Upper
Baths Half: 1
Baths Partial Locations: Main
Baths Total: 5.1
Fireplaces: 4
Inclusions: Auto Door on Garage, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cook Top, Gas Stove, Jet Spray Tub, Kitchen Island, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Wall to Wall Carpet
Floors: Hard Wood, Tile, Wall to Wall
Basement: Yes
Basement Description: Full
Insulation: Yes
Heating Type: Gas
Heating: Forced Air
Room Type: Living Room
Room and Features: Living Room-Main, Family Room-Main, Kitchen-Main, Dining Room-Main, Laundry Room-Main, Master Bedroom-Main, 2nd Bedroom-Main, 3rd Bedroom-Main, 4th Bedroom-Main, 5th Bedroom-Main, Entry-Main
Room List: Living Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Laundry Room, Master Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom, 4th Bedroom, 5th Bedroom, Entry

Room Information

Room 1

Room Level 1: Main
Room Size 1: 15X25

Room Type 1: Living Room

Room 2

Room Level 2: Main
Room Size 2: 18X22

Room Type 2: Family Room

Room 3

Room Level 3: Main
Room Size 3: 21X24

Room Type 3: Kitchen

Room 4

Room Level 4: Main
Room Size 4: 16X18

Room Type 4: Dining Room

Room 5

Room Level 5: Main
Room Size 5: 9X5

Room Type 5: Laundry Room

Room 6

Room Level 6: Main
Room Size 6: 17X18

Room Type 6: Master Bedroom

Room 7

Room Level 7: Main
Room Size 7: 13X16

Room Type 7: 2nd Bedroom

Room 8

Room Level 8: Main
Room Size 8: 13X15

Room Type 8: 3rd Bedroom

Room 9

Room Level 9: Main
Room Size 9: 14X14

Room Type 9: 4th Bedroom

Room 10

Room Level 10: Main
Room Size 10: 14X19

Room Type 10: 5th Bedroom

Room 11

Room Level 11: Main
Room Size 11: 10X11

Room Type 11: Entry

Rental

Rental Information

Tenant Occupied: No

Property History for 538 Backbone Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 28, 2019	Sold WPMLS #1384920	$1,853,688	—
Jun 4, 2019	Pending WPMLS #1384920		—
Mar 15, 2019	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1384920	$2,100,000	—
Jun 20, 2018	Expired WPMLS #1309355		—
Oct 25, 2017	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1309355	$2,800,000	—
Aug 30, 2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #367271936	$1,525,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/28/2019	Sold WPMLS #1384920	$1,853,688
06/04/2019	Pending WPMLS #1384920	—
03/15/2019	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1384920	$2,100,000
06/20/2018	Expired WPMLS #1309355	—
10/25/2017	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1309355	$2,800,000
08/30/2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #367271936	$1,525,000

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

Public Records for 538 Backbone Road

Taxable ValueLand$126,700Additions$1,126,700Total$1,253,400

Tax Record2026$42,622 ($3,552 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt4,531 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,531 SqFtStories1Lot Size341,772 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962CountyALLEGHENYAPN603-P-175Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 538 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	0.8 mi
9/10	Quaker Valley Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.1 mi
10/10	Quaker Valley High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.5 mi
8/10	Osborne Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	K to 5	1.6 mi
NR	Sewickley Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Edgeworth Elementary School PublicK to 5 Nearby school	0.8 mi
9/10	Quaker Valley Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.1 mi
10/10	Quaker Valley High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.5 mi
8/10	Osborne Elementary School PublicK to 5 Nearby school	1.6 mi
NR	Sewickley Academy PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.8 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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516 Backbone Road, Sewickley Heights, PA 15143	$150,000	–	–	–	217,800
548 Backbone Road, Sewickley, PA 15143	$556,500	4	5	3,388	234,876
544 Backbone Road, Sewickley, PA 15143	$1,020,000	5	5	5,199	223,201
512 Backbone Road, Sewickley Heights, PA 15143	$910,000	5	4	–	247,420
537 Backbone Road, Sewickley, PA 15143	–	4	4	8,990	218,671
525 Backbone Road, Sewickley, PA 15143	$600,000	–	–	–	532,651
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