#1693464, Carroll Ferguson, Listing Office: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
$5,900,000 List price
879 Blackburn Rd Sewickley Heights, PA 15143
4 beds
4 full, 1 partial
6.7 acres
House
Property details
About 879 Blackburn Rd
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.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
Lot size6.7 Acres
Year built1957
ParkingAttached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
MLS #1666737
Attached garageYes
FireplaceDining Room, Family/Living/Great Room
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Appliances: Other, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Interior: Kitchen Island, Pantry
- Fireplace: Dining Room, Family/Living/Great Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Two Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $5,900,000
- 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.
- Year Built: 1957
- Stories: 2
- Lot Size: 6.7 Acres
- MLS Number: 1666737
- MLS Name: WESTPENN
- Office Name: Piatt Sotheby'S International Realty
- Office Phone: (412) 471-4900
- Office Email: pittsburgh@sothebysrealty.com
- Listing Agent: Kathleen Barge
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Nearby schools
7
Osborne Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.4 mi
•1414 Beaver St
8
Edgeworth Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.9 mi
•200 Meadow Ln
6
Richard J. Hyde Elementary School
Public District KG-4
2.8 mi
•110 Wallridge Dr
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $133,796. Residents of Sewickley Heights, PA typically earn $200k+ each year. Most families are married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
17%
<35k
20%
35k-100k
28%
100k-200k
35%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
26%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
42%
Married, No Kids
29%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
8%
18-34 yrs old
50%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
PGA/LPGA
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
BJs Wholesale Club
Stein Mart
Kmart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Panera
Cracker Barrel
Bob Evans
What do the neighbors drive?
Infiniti
Lexus
Lincoln
What do the neighbors listen to?
Adult Hits
Oldies
News/Talk/Information
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 879 Blackburn Rd
The listing price of 879 Blackburn Rd property is $5,900,000.
The property 879 Blackburn Rd is a house located in Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania, 15143.
Active Listing: 879 Blackburn Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 879 Blackburn Rd are: Osborne Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Edgeworth Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Richard J. Hyde Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Quaker Valley Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Moon Area Upper Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Avonworth Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Quaker Valley High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Cornell High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Avonworth High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
The property at 879 Blackburn Rd has 4 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The year of construction for 879 Blackburn Rd is 1957.
This home is located at 879 Blackburn Rd in Sewickley Heights, PA and zip code 15143. Features: 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 9, 2024 and is currently priced at $5,900,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.