1516 River Road

Closed 4/4/05
Closed 4/4/05
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,200,000
4 beds2,475 sqft

1516 River Rd, New Hope, PA 18938

Single FamilyProperty Type
4.65 acresLot Size
1760Year Built
$485/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$1/yrHOA Fees
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

With spectacular panoramic views of the Delaware River, Delaware Canal and Bowman's Tower, this circa 1760 riverfront fieldstone home is the embodiment of classic Bucks County architecture and charm. Orginally built as a tavern house for Beaumont's Ferry, a Delaware River Crossing company, the historical three-bedroom home presents a lovely dining room with walk-in fireplace, two baths and period details throughout, such as deep windowsills and antique pine floors. Primitive and pure, awaiting your...With spectacular panoramic views of the Delaware River, Delaware Canal and Bowman's Tower, this circa 1760 riverfront fieldstone home is the embodiment of classic Bucks County architecture and charm. Orginally built as a tavern house for Beaumont's Ferry, a Delaware River Crossing company, the historical three-bedroom home presents a lovely dining room with walk-in fireplace, two baths and period details throughout, such as deep windowsills and antique pine floors. Primitive and pure, awaiting your renovations or additions. Only five minutes from New Hope, the home is complimented by a stately red barn and sits on 4 1/2 acres embraced by the serenity and beauty of the river, the canal and 35 acres of township conserved land. A spectacular country retreat.
  • Listed by: Dana Lansing 267.614.0990 dana.lansing@sothebysrealty.com • Lisa James Otto Country Properties
Listing closed: 04/04/2005 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABU142318
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Property Information for 1516 River Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $6,651 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Bucks County
  • Tax ID Number: 47-007-058
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 3+
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Views: Water
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: NEW HOPE
  • Subdivision: NEW HOPE (BUCKS PA)
  • Cross Street: BROWNSBURG
  • Municipality: UPPER MAKEFIELD TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 8
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,475.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Property Condition: Good

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1760
  • Lot Size: 4.65 AC / 202,600 SF

Location

Location
  • School District Name: COUNCIL ROCK
  • School District County ID: 300200397420
  • Middle Or Junior School: NEWTOWN (BUCKS PA)
  • High School: COUNCIL ROCK HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH (BUCKS PA)
  • County: BUCKS
  • MLS Area: Upper Makefield Twp (10147)

Waterfront / Water Access

Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 400.0

Association / Community Info

Association / Community Info
  • HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance
  • Type of Condo: Home Owner Association

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2004
  • Tax Assessed Value: $13,820
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $9,220
  • Land Assessed Value: $4,600
  • Land Use Code: 47CM
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 058

Lease Information

Lease Information
  • Concessions: No

Rooms

Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,475.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: IRREGULAR
  • Lot Features: Level, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Location Type: River
  • Parcel ID: 185047

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Exposed Beams, Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Built-In Range
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Oil, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Property History for 1516 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 4, 2005

Closed

BRIGHT #PABU142318

$1,200,000—
Jan 12, 2005

Pending

BRIGHT #PABU142318

—
Jan 6, 2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABU142318

$1,150,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/04/2005

Closed

BRIGHT #PABU142318

$1,200,000
01/12/2005

Pending

BRIGHT #PABU142318

—
01/06/2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABU142318

$1,150,000

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Schools near 1516 River Road

This home is within Council Rock School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Sol Feinstone El School
Public - K to 6
Newtown Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Council Rock High School North
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Sol Feinstone El School
PublicK to 6

Newtown Middle School
Public7 to 8

Council Rock High School North
Public9 to 12

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