898 Persimmon Rd

Sewickley, PA 15143

$3,490,000
Price
6
Beds
8,962 Sq. Ft.
$389 / Sq. Ft.
8,962
Sq. Ft.
$389
per Sq. Ft.
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The grounds are show stopping — over five acres of sculpted greenery, formal gardens, open lawns and mature woodland.
The pool area is fenced and surrounded by lush plantings and bluestone patios, offering an elegant retreat for warm summer days or a gorgeous backdrop to evening parties.
Anchoring the outdoor experience is a spectacular pool terrace, flanked by an architectural brick backdrop with arched openings that mirror the home’s own classical shapes.
A curved stone terrace along the rear of the home leads to a built-in circular fire pit—an inviting focal point for evening gatherings.
This elegant garden scene features a curved red brick wall with a series of arched niches showcasing classical statues. Stone balustrades and urns add architectural charm, while neatly manicured hedges and tiered brick pathways lead to a lush green lawn, all framed by mature trees for a serene, secluded atmosphere.
This home’s exterior is a masterclass in scale, symmetry, and setting—combining classic materials with enduring design to create a landmark estate that stands the test of time.
Double-height ceilings and a second-floor gallery overlook the foyer, allowing natural light to fill the room through French doors that open to the exterior grounds.
French limestone floors with marble inlays lead you into light-filled, main living spaces made for entertaining.
The elegant living room is filled with natural light from walls of French doors and large windows overlooking the gardens.
Elegant French doors open from the living room onto a spacious stone patio that wraps around the home, offering serene views of the surrounding gardens.
Gleaming herringbone parquet floors, crystal chandeliers, and ornate crown molding frame the space, while a marble fireplace serves as a striking focal point.
The dining room showcases classical proportions, detailed crown molding and a white marble fireplace anchors the room.
A full wall of French doors with divided light transoms opens to the garden, providing seamless indoor-outdoor flow.
Another example of the incredible connection to the outdoors from the luxurious interiors.
Enjoy yourself after dinner on this black and white checkered stone terrace overlooking a great lawn and an allee of trees.
A columned portico and symmetrical façade overlook a manicured lawn framed by lush, mature trees, creating a grand sense of arrival. This was the original front door of the home.
Built-in bookshelves and cabinetry are integrated seamlessly into the walls, while multiple deep-set windows bring in natural light without compromising the room’s warmth and intimacy.
There is an elegant bar between the study and the dining room.
The kitchen opens with crisp white cabinetry, marble counters, and graceful arched transitions that carry the home’s classic architectural language throughout.
Anchored by an oversized island and framed by lantern pendants, the kitchen blends generous scale with refined detail, including new double ovens, a new six-burner Wolf range, and expansive windows.
A spacious central island—with rounded corners and extended prep space—anchors the room and adds an architectural softness to the space.
A close view of the newly installed double ovens and surrounding cabinetry highlights the kitchen’s thoughtful updates and seamless balance of beauty and function.
The sink wall is wrapped in natural light, with beautiful views, a soft tile backsplash, and professional appliances adding both warmth and utility to the space.
Opening to the loggia and connecting the home’s main living spaces, the kitchen serves as a bright central hub with grand scale, statement lighting, new double ovens, and a new six-burner Wolf range.
An adjoining open area accommodating both dining and a large seating arrangement, creating a true gathering space.
Elegant transition area from the kitchen to the Loggia and one of many easy access points to the outdoors.
The long gallery-style loggia is a showpiece of natural light and graceful flow. Arched French doors line one side, offering garden views and easy access to the outdoors.
The opposite wall features a series of niches and arched doorways, bringing visual rhythm and architectural interest to the space. There is a powder room just through the archways.
The great room, accessed through the arched loggia, features French doors open to the pool terrace, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow. An airy, light-filled space crowned by a dramatic octagonal tray ceiling with round accent windows and a grand chandelier.
A hidden wet bar just off the rotunda, conveniently located near the extensive patio overlooking the pool.
A sweeping staircase with carved balusters and elegant wood handrails.
An inviting sitting area connected to the primary bedroom provides a private retreat, enhancing the suite’s serene and luxurious atmosphere.
The primary suite exudes elegance with soft sage-green walls, pale hardwood floors, and abundant natural light streaming through expansive windows and a large window seat overlooking the landscaped grounds.
A boutique style dressing room will bring you pure joy.
The spa-like primary bathroom with dual vanities and soaking tub all clad in marble is a true retreat.
This auxiliary bedroom overlooks the great lawn and is flooded with natural light. It features a walk-in closet and white tiled bathroom.
One of three en suite bedrooms each with renovated bathrooms and large closets. There is a stackable laundry nearby for convenience.
One of three stunning auxiliary bathrooms.
This wine cellar exudes old-world charm with stone walls, arched entryways, and a warm, softly lit ambiance. Slate floors, custom bottle storage, and a rustic chandelier create an inviting space for tastings and entertaining.
The lower-level gym is a bright, expansive space with high ceilings, recessed lighting, and mirrored walls that enhance its open feel. Durable flooring provides a polished, modern look and an inviting environment for wellness and relaxation.
This spacious room in the lower level with its black ceiling tiles is ideally suited for use as a media or home theater room.
The carriage house above the three-car garage offers a complete secondary residence with a fully finished lower level, kitchen, living room, office, and two bedrooms.
The galley kitchen on the first floor has it all and is next to a dining area that opens to the courtyard leading to the pool gardens. There is also laundry on this floor.
A generous size living space with built-in shelves and many windows letting in natural light.
One of two bedrooms both with ample closet space. There is a full bathroom and an office area as well. The lower level is fully furnished should you need a game room or extra storage.
A graceful allée of mature, arching trees creates a natural tunnel, leading the eye toward the lush lawn and classical garden urns beyond.
The Four Seasons Garden features a symmetrical brick walkway flanked by four distinct planting beds, each anchored by a classical cherub statue. Surrounded by lush trees and manicured greenery, this elegant space offers a timeless setting that transitions beautifully through all seasons.
Designed by renowned architect Benno Janssen and inspired by Monticello, the home's exterior is both impressive and exquisitely detailed.

Description

Few estates in Sewickley Heights compare to this one. Designed by Benno Janssen, the residence commands more than five acres of park-like grounds, approached by a cobblestone drive lined with sculpted trees and opening to a perfectly symmetrical red brick façade, columned entry, and dormered wings. Phenomenal gardens and eight distinct outdoor entertaining spaces surround the home, from formal lawns to a private carriage house behind its own gates. Step inside and the scale is immediate: French limestone...Few estates in Sewickley Heights compare to this one. Designed by Benno Janssen, the residence commands more than five acres of park-like grounds, approached by a cobblestone drive lined with sculpted trees and opening to a perfectly symmetrical red brick façade, columned entry, and dormered wings. Phenomenal gardens and eight distinct outdoor entertaining spaces surround the home, from formal lawns to a private carriage house behind its own gates. Step inside and the scale is immediate: French limestone flooring with marble inlays runs beneath double-height ceilings, where a sweeping staircase anchors the main level. The dining room's crown molding and French doors open straight onto the gardens; the living room's herringbone parquet floors and symmetrical French doors do the same, so that every formal room stays connected to the grounds outside. A richly paneled office is fitted with custom floor-to-ceiling millwork. Beyond it, an arched loggia lined in French doors leads to the great room and out to the pool terrace, with a hidden bar built in for effortless entertaining. The kitchen is a showpiece in its own right: white cabinetry, expansive marble counters, and pro-grade appliances, including a 36-inch five-burner Wolf gas cooktop and a 27-inch KitchenAid double wall oven, all built for both daily life and serious entertaining. Upstairs, the primary suite feels like its own retreat, with a private sitting room, a marble spa bath featuring dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a separate shower, and a boutique-style dressing room. Three additional bedrooms offer generous closets and fully renovated baths. The lower level rounds out the home with a large gym, a stone wine cellar with tasting area, and flexible space for a media room. Outside is where the estate truly sets itself apart. Arched brickwork frames the pool terrace, bluestone patios and manicured gardens create a resort-like setting, and a curved stone terrace leads to a built-in circular firepit, an unmistakable focal point for evening gatherings. Gardens and terraces unfold continuously across the property, making this one of the most exceptional outdoor settings in Sewickley Heights. Above the three-car garage, a fully finished carriage house offers a complete second residence, with its own kitchen, living room, office, and two bedrooms, ideal for guests, staff, or extended family. Minutes from the Village of Sewickley, downtown Pittsburgh, and the airport, and just around the corner from Allegheny Country Club, this is a rare offering in one of the region's most coveted enclaves.
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Property Details for 898 Persimmon Road

Parking Spaces
3
Architecture
Provincial
Style
2 Story or 2 Level
Cooling
Central
Pool
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 07/18/2026 12:26 PM

Property Details for 898 Persimmon Road

StatusActive
MLS #1742999
Days on Market135
Taxes$38,914 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Residence/Single Family
Year Built1930
Lot Size5.62 AC / 244,720 SF
CountyAllegheny County
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Building Information for 898 Persimmon Road

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size5.62 AC / 244,720 SF

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Property Information for 898 Persimmon 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 Rd to L Country Club Rd., L Quaker Hollow Rd. R on Backbone Rd. L Persimmon Rd. House on L.
  • Public Transportation: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 0603-C-00348-0000-00
  • Taxes: $38,914
School Information
  • School District: Quaker Valley
  • School Transportation: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Description: Detached Garage
Virtual Tour
  • Tour URL: www.898persimmon.com
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 5.618
  • Lot Size: 5.618
  • Acres Source: Agent
  • Sq Ft Total: 8962.0
  • 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: 1930
  • Disclaimer: Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed
  • Photo Count: 50
Utilities
  • Sewage: Septic Tank
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Slate
Interior Features
  • Room Count: 11
  • Basement Access: Walk Out
  • Baths Full: 7
  • Baths Full Locations: Lower, Upper
  • Baths Half: 3
  • Baths Partial Locations: Main
  • Baths Total: 7.3
  • Fireplaces: 7
  • Inclusions: Auto Door on Garage, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Stove, Kitchen Island, Microwave Oven, Pantry, Refrigerator, Wet Bar
  • Floors: Hard Wood, Other, Tile
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Insulation: Unknown
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Room and Features: DEN-Main, 3rd Bedroom-Upper, 4th Bedroom-Upper, Additional Room-Main, Entry-Main, Primary Bedroom-Upper, 2nd Bedroom-Upper, Living Room-Main, Dining Room-Main, Kitchen-Main
  • Room List: DEN, 3rd Bedroom, 4th Bedroom, Additional Room, Entry, Primary Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level 1: Main
  • Room Size 1: 20x28
  • Room Type 1: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Level 2: Main
  • Room Size 2: 16x18
  • Room Type 2: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Level 3: Main
  • Room Size 3: 16x19
  • Room Type 3: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Level 4: Main
  • Room Size 4: 16x19
  • Room Type 4: DEN
Room 5
  • Room Level 5: Upper
  • Room Size 5: 14x16
  • Room Type 5: Primary Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Level 6: Upper
  • Room Size 6: 16x22
  • Room Type 6: 2nd Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Level 7: Upper
  • Room Size 7: 14x16
  • Room Type 7: 3rd Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Level 8: Upper
  • Room Size 8: 13x16
  • Room Type 8: 4th Bedroom
Room 9
  • Room Level 9: Main
  • Room Size 9: 13x64
  • Room Type 9: Additional Room
Room 10
  • Room Level 10: Main
  • Room Size 10: 32x32
  • Room Type 10: Additional Room
Room 11
  • Room Level 11: Main
  • Room Size 11: 13x14
  • Room Type 11: Entry
Rental
Rental Information
  • Tenant Occupied: No

Property History for 898 Persimmon Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 18, 2026

Price Change

WPMLS #1742999

$3,490,000—
Mar 13, 2026

Withdrawn

WPMLS #1715404

—
Mar 13, 2026

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1742999

$3,598,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/18/2026

Price Change

WPMLS #1742999

$3,490,000
03/13/2026

Withdrawn

WPMLS #1715404

—
03/13/2026

Listed (Active)

WPMLS #1742999

$3,598,000

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

Public Records for 898 Persimmon Road

Taxable ValueLand$323,900Additions$849,400Total$1,173,300
Tax Record2026$39,898 ($3,325 / month)
Home Facts
Baths6Total Finished SqFt8,610 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt8,610 SqFtStories2Lot Size244,720 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1930CountyALLEGHENYAPN603-C-348Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 898 Persimmon 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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More information about 898 Persimmon Road, Sewickley, PA 15143

898 Persimmon Road is a single family home for sale in Sewickley, PA 15143. This property was listed for sale on March 13, 2026 by PIATT SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY, it's currently listed at $3,490,000. This listing's school district is Quaker Valley School District. Nearby schools include Edgeworth Elementary School, Quaker Valley Middle School and Quaker Valley High School. 898 Persimmon Road is a 6-bed, 10-bath, 8,962 sqft single family home built in 1930.

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