# 552 Backbone Rd _Canonical: https://teamthurber.com/properties/552-backbone-rd-sewickley-heights-pa-15143/_ 552 Backbone Rd Nestled in the tranquil beauty of Sewickley Heights and just minutes from Sewickley Village, this custom-built home blends timeless charm with modern comforts. Surrounded by rolling meadows, a peaceful water feature, stone walls, and mature trees, the property offers privacy and pastoral elegance. Inside, the thoughtful layout features 4 bedrooms and 5 baths, including a main-level bedroom with a full bath—ideal as a home office or guest suite. The newly renovated kitchen is a standout, with quartz and stainless countertops, stainless steel appliances, wide pumpkin pine plank floors, skylights, and a cozy fireplace. It opens to both a sitting room with terrace access. The expansive living room boasts tall windows, a wood-burning fireplace, built-ins, and window seats. The formal dining room connects to a screened dining porch. Upstairs, the primary suite is a serene retreat with a corner fireplace, private deck, hardwood floors, and dual bathrooms and closets. Two additional bedrooms feature en-suite baths and ample storage. The lower level offers a large laundry room, two-car garage, workshop, cedar closet, and customizable unfinished space. Architectural details inspired by Virginia shine throughout, from splayed window openings and intricate mouldings to tall double-hung windows and a charming wraparound porch. With a composite slate roof, stucco exterior, plaster walls, and well-maintained mechanicals, this home is as functional as it is beautiful. ## Browse More Properties [4-bedroom homes for sale](https://teamthurber.com/properties/sale?beds=4) [Homes in similar price range](https://teamthurber.com/properties/sale?minPrice=1350000&maxPrice=1650000) [Luxury homes over $1M](https://teamthurber.com/properties/sale?minPrice=1000000) [New construction homes](https://teamthurber.com/properties/sale?newConstruction=1) [Search all North Hills homes](https://teamthurber.com/properties/sale) ## Property Gallery Open Full Gallery ## Similar Properties Auto-matched by price band and property type. [711 Parkview Dr. 711 Parkview Dr., Pine Twp, PA, 15044 $1,495,000](https://teamthurber.com/properties/711-parkview-dr-pine-twp-pa-15044) [205 Carry Back Ct. 205 Carry Back Ct., Cranberry Twp, PA, 16066 $1,350,000](https://teamthurber.com/properties/205-carry-back-ct-cranberry-twp-pa-16066) ## Property Details Sold Sold Price $1,500,000 Sold Date June 30, 2026 Beds 4 Baths 6 Sq Ft 4180 Property Type Residential Courtesy of listing brokerage · Listed by IDX Listing Partner MLS #1750685 ## Curious what your home is worth? This home has sold. See what your home could sell for with a free valuation from The Thurber Team. [Get a Free Home Valuation](https://teamthurber.com/valuation) ## History & Neighborhood - Listed Listed on 2026-04-27 at $1,500,000. - Current Status sold 1. [Sold Listings](https://teamthurber.com/properties/sold) 2. 552 Backbone Rd ## Mortgage Calculator Down payment % Interest rate % Loan term years Estimated principal + interest / month $7,783 How should buyers compare 552 Backbone Rd with nearby options in this area? This home sold for $1,500,000 on June 30, 2026\. Use it as a pricing reference alongside the 2 comparable homes nearby, adjusting for condition and commute fit. What offer strategy usually works for this area inventory? In North Hills, clean terms often matter as much as headline price. Prepare financing clarity and contingency posture for a 4-bed, 6-bath profile with 4,180 sq ft. How can buyers move quickly without skipping diligence in this area? Use a two-step flow: pre-tour diligence first, then same-day decision checkpoints after showings. This keeps execution speed high while reducing avoidable risk. ## Buyer Guides for This Area [The Allegheny County Property Tax Guide: What North Hills Buyers Need to Know How Allegheny County property taxes actually work — Common Level Ratio, millage rates, reassessment risk, and the Butler County comparison buyers get wrong.](https://teamthurber.com/blog/allegheny-county-tax-guide) [Executive Relocation: Week-One Playbook A structured first-week framework for out-of-market buyers entering Pittsburgh-area search.](https://teamthurber.com/blog/executive-relocation-week-one-playbook) [North Allegheny vs. Pine-Richland: A Homebuyer's Guide The definitive guide for parents moving to Pittsburgh. We break down the campus styles, commute differences, and distinct housing inventory between these two powerhouse districts.](https://teamthurber.com/blog/north-allegheny-vs-pine-richland) [School-Year Move Timeline: North Hills Relocation Plan A countdown framework for families targeting a clean move before August classroom start windows.](https://teamthurber.com/blog/school-year-move-timeline-north-hills)