Saturday, October 18, 2008
The Mon Valley is not a hotbed of new construction. But the developer of Waterfront Ridge believes there is a market niche for handicapped-accessible, single-level homes near the Waterfront.
Bryler Development's Gemini model at 104 Waterfront Ridge Lane, Munhall, and its attached twin, 102, are the first of 20 planned houses in this gated community. Starting at $139,900, the 1,000-square-foot model has two bedrooms and one 9-by-9-foot bathroom with blocking behind the walls for grab bars. All doorways are at least 36 inches wide to allow for easy wheelchair access. Though the model has one step, the other 19 houses will have no-step entries.
Broker Steve Chupinka of K&S Real Estate (412-462-0450) is marketing Waterfront Ridge (www.brylerdevelopment.com/WaterfrontRidge) and is affiliated with the developer.
A second floor plan has more than 1,200 square feet and an optional powder room. Each unit has a one-car garage, vinyl siding, PVC porch railings, a concrete driveway and concrete-floored crawl space for storage. A $49 per month homeowner's fee covers lawn maintenance and snow removal.
Each homeowner received two remote controls and guest codes for the entry gate.
In addition to easy access to the Waterfront, the homes offer a view of the Monongahela River. An open house will be held from noon to 3 p.m. today.
To get to Waterfront Ridge from Pittsburgh, take the Homestead Grays Bridge, left on Route 837, right on Whitaker Way and follow the signs.
