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  • $539,000

    1959 Watch Hill Dr, Ambridge, PA 15003

    5beds
    2,144sqft
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    $3,604/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1955
    1.4 Acres Lot
    $514,400 Zestimate®
    $251/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Stone fireplaceRiver rock sourced locallyCovered stone patio
    A One-of-a-Kind Hilltop Retreat, Handcrafted by a Master Stonemason Perched above the valley with views that simply aren't available anywhere else in the area, this five-bedroom home was built stone by stone by a master German mason — and that craftsmanship remains the heart of the house today. Over the years, the home has been thoughtfully updated and modernized throughout, while the original stonework — the archways, the exterior, the bones of the home — has been preserved exactly as it was built to last. Step inside and the stonework tells the story: sweeping arched doorways connect room to room across the main level, framed in the same coursed stone that wraps the exterior. Two generous living areas — one anchored by a stone fireplace — offer real space to gather, while the layout's flow and vaulted ceilings give the home an openness that feels far larger than the square footage suggests. Downstairs, the entertaining continues in a finished lower level built around a handcrafted stone bar, laid by hand using river rock sourced locally — a rustic counterpoint to the refined stonework above, and a true one-of-one feature. A dedicated workout room and sauna, wrapped in wall-to-wall windows and skylights, bring the outdoors in and turn a daily routine into something worth looking forward to. But the real draw is what's outside. Set on a hilltop lot with sweeping, unobstructed views of the surrounding hills and treeline, this property offers a sense of seclusion and quiet that's genuinely rare this close to everything else — a private escape rather than another house on another street. A covered stone patio and an elevated deck let you take it all in, morning or evening, from multiple vantage points around the property. This is a home where the irreplaceable work — the mason's stonework and the structure it's built on — is already done, and decades of updates mean it's move-in ready today. What's left is the fun part: the finishing touches that let a new owner make it entirely their own. For a buyer who wants real craftsmanship, real character, and a view this good, that combination doesn't come along often.
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    Listed by:

    Gina Mercurio 412-741-6312,

    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY 412-741-6312

    Source: WPMLS,MLS#: 1764892MLS LogoOriginating MLS: West Penn Multi-List

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 17x15
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 14x11
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 11x11
      Bedroom 4
      • Level: Lower
      • Dimensions: 17x11
      Bedroom 5
      • Level: Lower
      • Dimensions: 15x10
      Bonus room
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 20x18
      Bonus room
      • Level: Lower
      • Dimensions: 14x9
      Den
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 18x16
      Den
      • Level: Lower
      • Dimensions: 22x11
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 20x15
      Game room
      • Level: Lower
      • Dimensions: 21x20
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 17x12
      Laundry
      • Level: Lower
      • Dimensions: 13x6
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Dimensions: 28x12
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Some Gas Appliances, Dishwasher, Disposal, Stove
      Features
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
      • Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      • Fireplace features: Gas
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,144
      • Total interior livable area: 2,144 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
      • Has attached garage: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      Lot
      • Size: 1.4 Acres
      • Dimensions: 1.4
      Details
      • Parcel number: 601940192001

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Other,Ranch
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick, Stone
      • Roof: Other
      Condition
      • Resale
      • Year built: 1955
      Details
      • Warranty included: Yes

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Ambridge

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $251/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $429,100
      • Annual tax amount: $7,936
      • Date on market: 8/11/2026

        Estimated market value

        $514,400

        $489,000 - $540,000

        $1,466/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/11/2026Listed for sale$539,000$251/sqft
        Source: WPMLS #1764892 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026$7,779 +1.4%$429,100
        2025$7,672 $429,100
        2024$7,672 +47.5%$429,100 +935.2%
        2023$5,201 +2%$41,450
        2022$5,097 $41,450
        2021$5,097 +1.7%$41,450
        2020$5,013 $41,450
        2019$5,013 +365.1%$41,450
        2018$1,078 +17.1%$41,450
        2017$920 $41,450
        2016$920 $41,450
        2015$920 $41,450
        2014$920 $41,450
        2013-- $41,450
        2012-- $41,450
        2011-- $41,450
        2010-- $41,450
        2008-- $41,450
        2007-- $41,450
        2006-- $41,450
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        Neighborhood: 15003

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        • District: Ambridge

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