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178 Backbone Road, Bell Acres, PA 15143

6 Beds
5 Baths
4,904 Sq Ft

Your custom stone castle awaits you in the rolling Sewickley hillsides! Sited on a 3+ acre lot adjacent to the Sewickley Heights Golf Club and offering nearly 5000SF of living space, spectacular walls of windows flood the rooms with natural light. Spacious rooms w/ soaring ceilings all afford gorgeous views of the wooded lot. Nicely updated including new neutral carpeting, newly refinished hardwood floors, newly remodeled master bath with luxurious over-sized shower. Dramatic circular floating stair is set inside one of the stone turrets and is lit by a massive iron chandelier. 6th bedroom is on main level with full bath, perfect for in-law, nanny or home office. Large mudroom accesses oversized attached three car garage. Main level laundry and sauna. Two wood-burning fireplaces. Covered outdoor patio with built-in grill. In-ground pool is set in large stone patio. Governor's drive. Easy access to Sewickley Village shops and restaurants. Award-winning Quaker Valley School District.

  • MLS# 1306945
  • Date Listed10/08/2017
  • Bedrooms 6
  • Bathrooms 4 Full baths, 1 Half baths
  • Lot Size 3 acres (130,680 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Allegheny-North
  • Year Built 1970
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 4,904 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $182.5

Interior Features

  • Appliances Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Cooling Central Air, Electric
  • Heating Natural Gas, Hot Water

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof Asphalt
  • Lot Size Acres 3.00
  • Lot Size SQFT 130,680.00
  • Lot Features -

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $15,340
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Population & Environment

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Walkability in PA / 15143

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5/100

Bikable

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Overview

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 8/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 5/100.

Points of Interest near 178 Backbone Road, Bell Acres, PA 15143

Frequently Asked Questions for 178 Backbone Road

Source: Realty.com

178 Backbone Road, Bell Acres, PA 15143 is a Single Family 4,904 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 23 photos available of this 6 bed, 5 bath house, listed at $895,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 23 photos of 178 Backbone Road.

Our records indicate that 178 Backbone Road was built in 1970.

The full address for this home is 178 Backbone Road, Bell Acres, PA 15143.

178 Backbone Road has been listed on Realty.com since Sun October 08, 2017

Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 8/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 5/100.

There are 2 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 178 Backbone Road. Quaker Valley Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Quaker Valley High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

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Listing agent: Kathleen Barge (tel: 412-471-4900) (#209658)

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