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$2,950,000

For Sale - Active
601 Backbone Rd Unit 603, Sewickley, PA 15143
3 Beds
3 Baths
0 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1970
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 12 hours ago
Updated: Aug 19, 2025 at 06:53PM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$15,307
Cap Rate
-0.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-27.1%
Debt Coverage Ratio
-0.10
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-22.1%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1970
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

At the end of a quiet drive in Sewickley Heights, 601 Backbone Road unfolds across 16 rolling acres—a legacy estate once part of Farmhill Dairy, now beautifully reimagined. The main house, a refined former Guernsey Barn, offers a traditional layout with light-filled rooms, a chef’s kitchen, two main-level bedroom suites, and a serene upstairs primary. Just beyond, a spectacular 3-level entertaining barn stuns with reclaimed wormy chestnut, vaulted great hall with stone fireplace, bar, lounge, and theater space. Two original cottages—one ideal for guests, the other for office or studio—add flexibility. A six-car garage, cobblestone paths, slate roofs, and radiant-heated floors complete the picture. From its pastoral setting to its rich architectural soul, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity in the heart of Sewickley Heights.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Details: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 6
  • Spaces Total: 6

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 3
  • # of Baths (Total): 3.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 10
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Stucco
  • Roof Material: Slate

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Triplex

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 603G199
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Two Story
  • Year Built: 1970

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $32,725

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Allegheny

Listing Details


Listed by:
Kathleen Barge
PIATT SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
(412) 471-4900

Source:
West Penn MultiList
MLS#: 1704091
West Penn MultiList

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$15,307
Cap Rate
-0.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-27.1%
Debt Coverage Ratio
-0.10
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-22.1%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$2,950,000
Amount financed:
-$2,360,000
Down payment:
$590,000
Closing costs:
$88,500
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$678,500
Square feet:
0
Cost per square foot:
n/a
Monthly rent per square foot:
n/a

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$2,360,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$13,960
Property tax:
$2,727
Insurance:
$140
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$16,827

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,000 $24,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$120 -$1,440
Operating income:
$1,880 $22,560

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (136%)
136%-$2,727-$32,725
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$140-$1,680
Property management: (8%)
8%-$160-$1,920
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$100-$1,200
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$100-$1,200
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (161%)
161%-$3,227-$38,725

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
-$1,347 -$16,164
Mortgage payments:
-$13,960 -$167,520
Cash flow:
$15,307 $183,684