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3 beds1,800 sqft$194/sqft
1253 River Rd, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.37 acresLot Size
1948Year Built
$194/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

This adorable Cape offers 3 bedrooms and wonderful river views and access to the Delaware River in front and the Delaware Canal State Park and Towpath in back! Original details like oak wood floors and molding, open archways between rooms and checkered kitchen floor are sure to comfort. Recently painted exterior and basement water-proofing system add to this well-maintained, well-loved home along the river. Enjoy the warmth of the wood-burning brick fireplace in the spacious living room complete...This adorable Cape offers 3 bedrooms and wonderful river views and access to the Delaware River in front and the Delaware Canal State Park and Towpath in back! Original details like oak wood floors and molding, open archways between rooms and checkered kitchen floor are sure to comfort. Recently painted exterior and basement water-proofing system add to this well-maintained, well-loved home along the river. Enjoy the warmth of the wood-burning brick fireplace in the spacious living room complete with built-in arched display niche. The dining room is off the large and light-filled eat-in vintage kitchen with abundant cabinets, jet-age inspired hardware and lots of counter space. The charming covered side porch is the perfect spot for an iced beverage after tubing the river! The main bedroom and the tiled retro bathroom are on this floor. Two additional dormered bedrooms are upstairs, one with a Velux opening skylight, both with separate heat zones. In addition to knee wall attic storage there is the 1000sf basement with separate stairs and people door to the back yard. Freshly re-graveled driveway leads to the detached 2-car garage and 11x22 workshop. Entertain outdoors with the large stone barbecue and fireplace and sweeping open lawn graced by tall spruce and hemlock, and a cornucopia of deciduous trees like oak, ash, hickory, linden, sycamore, maple, tulip poplar, apple and pear. A walk or bike ride along the tow path takes you to Lock No. 19 in one direction, and to the Giving Pond, Frenchtown Bridge and Tinicum Park in the other. A true river-side paradise awaits you! PLEASE NOTE: Flood insurance is not required for this Zone X property. 75 minutes to NYC and Philadelphia, 25 to Easton, 25 to Doylestown. PLEASE NOTE: The adjacent 3.87 acre lot is also available. See MLS 6852135
  • Listed by: Michael J Strickland 610.324.1457 strickland@kurfiss.com • Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 11/17/2016 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003880651

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$364,000

Avg days on market

78

Sale-to-list ratio

94.5%

Upper Black Eddy, PA

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Location

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Property Information for 1253 River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,570 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Bucks County
  • Tax ID Number: 44-009-002, 44-009-018
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Levels/Stories: 1.5
  • Waterfront: No
  • Views: Water
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: 000
  • Subdivision: 000 (BUCKS PA)
  • Cross Street: LODI HILL RD
  • Municipality: TINICUM TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,800.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Lot Size: 1.37 AC / 59,677 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: PALISADES
  • School District County ID: 300200397129
  • Elementary School: TINICUM (BUCKS PA)
  • Middle Or Junior School: PALISADES (BUCKS PA)
  • High School: PALISADES (BUCKS PA)
  • County: BUCKS
  • MLS Area: Tinicum Twp (10144)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Assessed Value: $24,800
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $20,280
  • Land Assessed Value: $4,520
  • Land Use Code: 1001
  • Zoning: RC
  • Tax Lot: 002
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $5,000
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,800.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100X707
  • Lot Features: Level, Open, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 181692
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage, Other
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Private
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Skylight(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • View: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Appliances: Built-In Range
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://1253riverroad.eproptour.com
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Satellite Dish
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Access To Pool Y/N: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Fuses
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Bucks County Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.MichaelJStrickland.com

Property History for 1253 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 17, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1003880651

$349,000
Sep 8, 2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1003880651

Aug 30, 2016

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003880651

$349,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/17/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1003880651

$349,000
09/08/2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1003880651

08/30/2016

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003880651

$349,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1253 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$4,520Additions$21,630Total$26,150
Tax Record2026$4,146 ($346 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,800 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,800 SqFtStories1Lot Size59,677 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948ZoningRCCountyBUCKSAPN44-009-002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1253 River Road

This home is within Palisades School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Tinicum El School
PublicK to 5

Palisades Middle School
Public6 to 8

Palisades High School
Public9 to 12

River Valley Waldorf School
PrivatePK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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