New homesites coming to Liberty Township

LIBERTY — A local builder says it is time for new development in the township and plans to build 18 single-family homes alongside 25 condominium villas here this year.

Frank M. DiRubba, owner of DiRubba & Associates Inc., and Jack Gabrieli of A.B.M. Builders LLC, have begun development of the land off Belmont Avenue just south of Tibbetts Wick Road. Most of the single family units should be finished by summer. The villas will not be ready until the end of the year.

The property was purchased in 2006.

According to DiRubba, he and his associates picked the township because of the friendly neighborhood setting, recreational opportunities in the community, nearby shopping centers, available entertainment and highway access.

DiRubba also said the township was ripe for development with little competition from other builders. He cited the relatively low cost of the homes, need for growth and accessibility.

The single family units will start at $180,000 and go up from there. The villas will be priced starting at $150,000.

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