For the discerning buyer seeking privacy and a legacy estate, Gladmore Farm in Sewickley Heights beckons. Perched on an elevated Sewickley Heights site, this 6.7 acre property is a rare fusion of history and future potential, where you can build your dream residence to live on the grounds of the renowned Gladmore Farm.The existing house, a renovated gem, has four bedrooms (each with a full en- suite bathroom) and an open, decorator-designed kitchen. The land, accessed through stunning early 20th-century stone gates, is in the historic stonewall section of Blackburn Road, offering timeless elegance and a high-elevation building site. The Gladmore Farm residence is not visible from the road and sits privately at the end of a long, winding driveway. Here, history and future converge in perfect harmony, where you can breathe life into the past while crafting your own chapter in this exclusive enclave. Your dreams await at this Sewickley Heights' prestigious address.
Directions: From the center of Swickley Village, Beaver Rd to Blackburn Rd. Follow for 1.8 miles to the stonewall section of Swickley Heights. Right at "Gladmore Farm" mailbox through stone pillars and stay left.
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List Price: $5,900,000
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MLS Name: WESTPENN
MLS Number: #1666737
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Office Name: Piatt Sotheby'S International Realty
Office Phone: (412) 471-4900
Listing Agent: Kathleen Barge
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Osborne Elementary School
1414 Beaver St
Distance between this listing and this school1.42 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
8
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Edgeworth Elementary School
200 Meadow Ln
Distance between this listing and this school1.89 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
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Richard J. Hyde Elementary School
110 Wallridge Dr
Distance between this listing and this school2.79 miles
Public District Grades KG-4
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8
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Quaker Valley Middle School
618 Harbaugh St
Distance between this listing and this school1.59 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
8
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Moon Area Upper Middle School
904 Beaver Grade Rd
Distance between this listing and this school4.11 miles
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9
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Avonworth Middle School
256 Josephs Ln
Distance between this listing and this school4.18 miles
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Quaker Valley High School
625 Beaver St
Distance between this listing and this school2.68 miles
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Cornell High School
1099 Maple Street Ext
Distance between this listing and this school2.79 miles
Public District Grades 7-12
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Avonworth High School
304 Josephs Ln
Distance between this listing and this school4.19 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $133,796. Typical income of Allegheny County, PA residents is $200k+ annually. Most families are married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 879 Blackburn Rd
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 879 Blackburn Rd property is $5,900,000.
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The property 879 Blackburn Rd is a house located in Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania, 15143.
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Active Listing: 879 Blackburn Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 879 Blackburn Rd has 4 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 879 Blackburn Rd is 1957.
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This home is located at 879 Blackburn Rd in Sewickley Heights, PA and zip code 15143. This home, which was built in 1957, sits on a 6.70 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 09, 2024 and is currently priced at $5,900,000.
Over 219 listings were sold over their listed price in November 2024 in Allegheny County, PA. In the same period over 457 listings were sold below the listed price and 153 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Allegheny County, PA decreased by 2.6% between October 2024 and November 2024. While the average time on the market in November 2024 was 42 days, the median list price was $242,727.
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The multiple listing information is provided by West Penn Multi-List, Inc. Information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. IDX info provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. All properties are subject to prior sale, change, or withdrawal. Listings displaying the IDX logo belong to brokers other than this broker. Neither the listing broker(s) nor this broker or the MLS shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints, and shall be held totally harmless. 
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