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Decades ago , Benjamin Marcus Homes built residences in some of Upper St . Clair ’ s most desirable neighborhoods — Thousand Oaks , Springfield , Dominion and Forest Brook . When buildable land became scarce , Benjamin Marcus went to the wide-open land that Peters Township had to offer , creating some of the most spectacular developments in the region . Today , it ’ s back in Upper St . Clair , bringing its vision and quality building to the Fair Acres and Treetop Acres developments .

“ Fair acres was created by a long-time and well respected developer , “ said Mark Hoskins , owner of Benjamin Marcus Homes . “ We ’ ve been lucky enough to have an opportunity to commit to the remaining lots in the plan , and we want the people of Upper St . Clair to know the quality and history we bring to the table .”
Fair Acres is a hidden gem in Upper St . Clair . Its central location allows for easy access to Rt . 19 and I-79 . With 29 available lots , ranging from . 3 to . 76 acres , potential buyers can be assured they will be able to pick a lot that matches their style of living . Plus , as one of the newest developments in Upper St . Clair , Fair Acres is bringing something else to the municipality that ’ s unique : new construction homes in the $ 699,000 to $ 899,000 price range .
“ This is a price point you don ’ t find available for new construction in Upper St . Clair ,” notes Hoskins . “ That alone makes it all the more desirable .” Residents will also be able to enjoy the reputation and quality of the Upper St . Clair School District and all of the community amenities the township has to offer .
Treetop Acres is another exclusive project to which Benjamin Marcus has committed . The development is comprised of only seven estate-style lots , each with more than acre of property associated with it . Starting package prices begin at $ 1.499 million .
“ This is a brand-new development and there ’ s no room to expand , so there won ’ t be any future phases . The plan is a very limited opportunity ,” Hoskins said .
With a location right off of Morrow Road , Treetop Acres will be convenient to I-79 , Rt . 19 , and Boyce Road and close to the Upper St . Clair Recreation Center along with the Baker and Ravine public parks . It ’ s situated less than a mile from St . Clair Country Club .
In addition to those developments , Benjamin Marcus has been involved in several teardown / rebuild projects in Upper St . Clair that give interested future residents the opportunity to have a Benjamin Marcus home without waiting for an entire development to be phased in .
The first home , 1583 Hastings Mill Road , is adjacent to St . Clair Country Club and overlooks the golf course . It ’ s currently under construction , and will be completed later this season . The other home is 214 Seegar Road , and comes with 2 acres of land — a rarity in Upper St . Clair .
Having two different developments at two different price points in Upper St . Clair , as well as two infill projects , gives buyers a choice of a Benjamin Marcus home of their dreams — a situation they haven ’ t seen in this community for decades .
Benjamin Marcus Homes offers potential homebuyers custom homes that are truly unique . From custom floor plans , design features and amenities to unparalleled finishes , Benjamin Marcus works with homeowners through every phase of their home ’ s construction to ensure they are completely satisfied when they move in .
“ We ’ ll get the homeowners ’ ideas and satisfy their needs , all while keeping a certain feel to the entire neighborhood ,” Hoskins said . “ Our motto is : ‘ Your home will never be your neighbors ’ home ,’ and we stand by that – the homes won ’ t look the same because they ’ re custom , but they also won ’ t look like they ’ re from two entirely different developments either . There are a lot of combinations of brick and stonework that allow you to vary the designs of the materials .”
When Mark Hoskins went into the construction business in 1979 under the name Hoskins Construction , his primary goal was to bring his personal philosophy to the land he developed . Today , more than 34 years later , and with over a dozen landmark communities under his belt , Hoskins is still building , as Benjamin Marcus Homes , and is still creating communities that homeowners love and take pride in .
Benjamin Marcus Homes has received numerous awards from the National Association of Home Builders ( NAHB ), has earned the Residential Development of the Year Award twice , and has been recognized three times with a best-in-class award for home building and design .
For more information , go to benjaminmarcushomes . com , or find the company on Facebook , where you can stay up to date on all of the current projects . Or , you can call directly at 724.255.0861 .
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