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#1646652, Carroll Ferguson, Listing Office: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
898 Persimmon Rd Sewickley Heights, PA 15143
$3,999,028 List price
4 beds
6 full, 2 partial
8,610 sqft
5.6 acres
$464 / sqft
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Property details
About 898 Persimmon Rd
Located in Sewickley Heights, this fabulous home is truly a masterpiece! Modeled after Monticello, designed by world-renowned architect Benno Janssen, commissioned by & 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 w/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 of line appliances. 2nd floor features 4 complete suites, incl. spacious & elegant primary suite. Finished basement incl. wine cellar, home gym & theater. Beautifully appointed 2 story guest house, kitchen with granite counters, laundry, living room, 2 BRS & 2 full BA. Sited on over 5 acres, inground pool, lush formal and informal gardens which majestically unfold, linking 8 distinct outdoor entertaining spaces. Beautifully renovated & restored to perfection!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size8,610 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size5.618 Acres
Year built1930
ParkingDetached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
MLS #1673854
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- MLS Number: 1673854
- MLS Name: WESTPENN
- Office Name: Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
- Office Phone: (412) 741-2200
- Listing Agent: Betty Moraca
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Nearby schools
8
Edgeworth Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•200 Meadow Ln
7
Osborne Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.9 mi
•1414 Beaver St
6
Richard J. Hyde Elementary School
Public District KG-4
2.7 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. Typical income of Sewickley Heights, PA residents is $200k+ annually. Typical family type is married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living 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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About 898 Persimmon Rd
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.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.