- How many people are currently living at Summerset at Frick Park?
More than 200 homes now accommodate families, students, singles, and older residents in detached houses, townhomes, condominiums, and apartments. Phase II has almost 300 units planned. Summerset at Frick Park will grow to include more than 700 homes, maintaining community's dedication to incorporating diverse living options for a diverse neighborho
- How long does it take to construct a home at Summerset at Frick Park?
Construction of the Craftsmen homes requires approximately 45 days and Cottage Homes require approximately two to three months. Village and Town home construction lasts approximately seven months from the receipt of building permit, while Estate Homes require approximately nine months to construct. These schedules are weather dependant.
- Will there be single-story homes at Summerset at Frick Park?
There has been significant interest in single-family homes designed with first floor master bedrooms. All Summerset detached home styles (Cottages, Villages, Estates and Town homes) have a first floor master option. We also offer single story living in condominiums.
- Will mostly families live at Summerset at Frick Park?
Not at all. Summerset is a true community in its multi-faceted lifestyle and diverse residential choices designed to reflect today's buyers. From young singles and couples to retired empty nesters and at every point in between, Summerset actively welcomes people to explore their ideas of home.
- What are National Real Estate Market Trends?
http://www.aia.org/release_120507_Q3hdts
- What is Pittsburgh's Home Price Appreciation?
Click here for Pittsburgh's Home Price Appreciation
- How many homes have been sold in Phase 2A?
http://www.popcitymedia.com/developmentnews/default.aspx
- Why doesn't Pittsburgh have a real estate "hangover"?
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07333/837727-85.stm
- What are the Top 10 Best Performing Housing Markets?
http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2007112901?OpenDocument
- Can the clubhouse be used for bigger neighborhood get-togethers?
Yes, there is no limit to the size of an event other than the specific room occupancy limitations. The room occupancy is 131.
- What are the projected dates for the start and completion of baseball fields, basketball courts, etc
Baseball fields are contemplated as part of Phase III. The half-basketball court and play area behind the Clubhouse parking lot should be completed by Summer 2008.
- When and where is the retail going to go in?
The building adjacent to the Clubhouse is planned as a commercial space. It will be used as a sales office for the development at least through Phase II. Retail and commercial sites are being planned at the Browns Hill entrance.
- What kind of Tax Abatements and Exclusions are available to Summerset residents?
When you build a new construction home at Summerset, you are eligible for a 3-year tax abatement on the first $86,750 of the purchase price. This saves you about $2,552 a year for the first 3 years. For examples, Click here.
You may also want to look into Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion (Act 50). Click here for more information.
For more information regarding New Construction Act 202, Click here.
- Whata is the Summerset Design Code?
The Summerset Design Code is attached here as a PDF.
