Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,860 sqft

4880 River Rd, New Hope, PA 18938

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.54 acresLot Size
1880Year Built
$204/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Walk through the gate of this stucco over stone, slate roof property & its charm becomes immediately evident. Landscaping & full length porch w/2 ceiling fans & wisteria covered arbor sitting area are delightful welcome to this historic home, circa 1870s. Enter house through Dutch door into large, open living room/dining room with two wood burning fireplaces at each end. Walk-in stone fireplace w/custom mantel, old plank wood walls, ceilings and floors, 10' high beamed ceilings, antique hardware,...Walk through the gate of this stucco over stone, slate roof property & its charm becomes immediately evident. Landscaping & full length porch w/2 ceiling fans & wisteria covered arbor sitting area are delightful welcome to this historic home, circa 1870s. Enter house through Dutch door into large, open living room/dining room with two wood burning fireplaces at each end. Walk-in stone fireplace w/custom mantel, old plank wood walls, ceilings and floors, 10' high beamed ceilings, antique hardware, deep sill windows are some of the features that make you wonder what went on in this long ago local tavern. Another Dutch door brings you into a heated, curved glass conservatory/greenhouse w/hot tub & view of the wildflower planted embankment, garden areas, stone walls & steps. Kitchen ambiance fits right in w/painted cabinets, granite & butcher block counters, windowed eating area & door to bluestone patio & walkway. Viking Pro hood over 6-burner/griddle cooktop w/stainless steel backsplash, paneled Sub-Zero refrigerator, Fisher-Paykel dishwasher & Kitchen Aid oven bring you the modern amenities that blend seamlessly in. Staircase to second level has a clever brass pole handrail & built-in, lighted open display shelf. Wonderful central sitting room w/fireplace, front-to-back windows, beamed ceiling & track lighting opens to 2 bedrooms w/character, style, double closets & unique features. Laundry area is tucked into one with its Queen built-in bed, bookshelves, dentil crown molding, recessed lights. Master bedroom is opposite & entered through glass-paned French doors w/drapes. Plantation shuttered windows provide cross-ventilation, ceiling fan & beamed ceiling. Bathroom has raised height, dry sink vanity, built-in medicine cabinet, beadboard walls & luxurious, beautiful tiled shower w/glass door. Third floor walk-up attic provides storage & possibility for future expansion to living space. The half-acre property is virtually maintenance-free. No mowing lawns here. Fully fenced, sitting area w/bench, iron fence area w/peonies, sun & shade gardens of perennials & annuals, storage shed w/birdhouse & barrel w/spigot that catches & stores rainwater for watering. 3-car off street parking plus one-car carport and close proximity to Delaware River & canal, Frenchtown, New Hope & all amenities of Bucks County. Charm is not an overworked word here. Welcome home!
  • Listed by: Maria Taylor 215.317.3062 maria.taylor@foxroach.com • BHHS Fox & Roach-New Hope
Listing closed: 03/17/2016 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1002570817
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$392,500

Avg days on market

12

Sale-to-list ratio

96.6%

New Hope, PA

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Location

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Property Information for 4880 River Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $5,547 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Bucks County
  • Tax ID Number: 34-020-034
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: 000
  • Subdivision: 000 (BUCKS PA)
  • Cross Street: OLD FERRY
  • Municipality: PLUMSTEAD TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,860.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Good

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Lot Size: 0.54 AC / 23,700 SF

Location

Location
  • School District Name: CENTRAL BUCKS
  • School District County ID: 300200397327
  • Elementary School: GAYMAN (BUCKS PA)
  • Middle Or Junior School: TOHICKON (BUCKS PA)
  • High School: CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL EAST (BUCKS PA)
  • County: BUCKS
  • MLS Area: Plumstead Twp (10134)

Waterfront / Water Access

Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Assessed Value: $34,400
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $24,720
  • Land Assessed Value: $9,680
  • Land Use Code: 1018
  • Zoning: VC
  • Tax Lot: 034

Lease Information

Lease Information
  • Concessions: No

Rooms

Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic

Building Info

Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,860.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 158X150
  • Fencing: Other
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 160178

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Access To Pool Y/N: No
  • Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic

Property History for 4880 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 17, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002570817

$380,000—
Mar 7, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #567406016

$380,000

-0.4% / yr

Jan 30, 2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1002570817

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/17/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002570817

$380,000
03/07/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #567406016

$380,000

-0.4% / yr

01/30/2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1002570817

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

Public records

4880 River Road

Beds

4

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

1,860 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,860 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

23,087 SqFt

Schools near 4880 River Road

This home is within Central Bucks School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 9
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Gayman El School
PublicK to 6

Tohickon Middle School
Public7 to 9

Central Bucks High School-East
Public10 to 12

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 4880 River Road, New Hope, PA 18938
$380,000
2
1,860
23,700
$770,000
3
1,470
25,088
$720,000
2
1,729
49,658
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4
1
1,456
18,295
$365,000
2
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8,910
$175,000
3
1,995
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