Located in Sewickley Heights, this fabulous home is truly a masterpiece! Modeled after Monticello, designed by world-renowned architect Benno Janssen, commissioned by and former home of famed interior decorator Verner Purnell. Main house & guest house offer combined total of 6 bedrooms, 7 full & 3 half baths. High ceilings, French limestone marble inset flooring, arched windows & unique features, incl loggia &breathtaking great room w rotunda. Spectacular setting for entertaining! Eat-in kitchen w high gloss white cabinets &top line appliances. 2nd fl features 4 complete suites, incl spacious and elegant primary suite. Finished basement incl wine cellar, home gym & theater. Beautifully appointed two story guest house w granite kitchen, laundry, 2 BR/2BA. Sited on over 5 acres, inground pool, lush formal and informal gardens which majestically unfold, linking 8 distinct outdoor entertaining spaces. Beutifully renovated & restored to perfection!
Directions: From Sewickley Village Blackburn Road to L Country Club Rd., L Quaker Hollow Road R on Backbone Road L Persimmon Road to house on L.
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List Price: $3,999,028
Price Per SqFt: $464/SqFt
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: WESTPENN
MLS Number: #1673854
Listing Office:
Office Name: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
Office Phone: (412) 741-2200
Listing Agent: Betty Moraca
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Edgeworth Elementary School
200 Meadow Ln
Distance between this listing and this school1.14 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
7
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Osborne Elementary School
1414 Beaver St
Distance between this listing and this school1.92 miles
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Cornell Elementary School
1099 Maple Street Ext
Distance between this listing and this school3.28 miles
Public District Grades KG-6
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Quaker Valley Middle School
618 Harbaugh St
Distance between this listing and this school1.55 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
6
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Moon Area Lower Middle School
904 Beaver Grade Rd
Distance between this listing and this school3.86 miles
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8
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Moon Area Upper Middle School
904 Beaver Grade Rd
Distance between this listing and this school3.86 miles
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Quaker Valley High School
625 Beaver St
Distance between this listing and this school1.63 miles
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Cornell High School
1099 Maple Street Ext
Distance between this listing and this school3.28 miles
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Ambridge Area High School
909 Duss Ave
Distance between this listing and this school3.67 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $133,796. Typical income of Allegheny County, PA residents is $200k+ annually. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 898 Persimmon Rd
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 898 Persimmon Rd property is $3,999,028.
What type of property is this?
The property 898 Persimmon Rd is a house located in Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania, 15143.
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Active Listing: 898 Persimmon 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 898 Persimmon Rd has 4 bedrooms and 6 full and 2 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 898 Persimmon Rd is 8,610 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 898 Persimmon Rd is 1930.
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This home is located at 898 Persimmon Rd in Sewickley Heights, PA and zip code 15143. This 8,610 square foot home, which was built in 1930, sits on a 5.62 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 29, 2024 and is currently priced at $3,999,028.
While more than 219 listings in Allegheny County, PA in September 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 147 listings sold at asking price, and more than 449 were sold below. The number of listings in Allegheny County, PA increased by 4% between August 2024 and September 2024. In September 2024 median list price was $239,878 and the average listing age was 37 days.
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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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