D
ecades 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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