5173 York Rd.

Closed 7/2/25

Last Sold Price

$650,000

4 beds3 baths2,107 sqft$308/sqft

5173 York Rd., New Hope, PA 18938

Description

Firefly Cottage... Step back in time in this beautifully preserved 1843 stone house, nestled on 1.6 acres of serene land backing up to Holicong Park. Boasting 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home exudes historic charm. The moment you walk in, you’ll be captivated by all the warm textures from the exposed stone walls, plaster and exposed beam ceilings, and the pumpkin pine floors that run throughout the home. The spacious living room is centered around a stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove, flanked...Firefly Cottage... Step back in time in this beautifully preserved 1843 stone house, nestled on 1.6 acres of serene land backing up to Holicong Park. Boasting 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home exudes historic charm. The moment you walk in, you’ll be captivated by all the warm textures from the exposed stone walls, plaster and exposed beam ceilings, and the pumpkin pine floors that run throughout the home. The spacious living room is centered around a stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove, flanked with built-in bookcases that add to the cozy atmosphere. The adjacent eat-in kitchen is perfect for casual meals, while the formal dining room awaits for larger gatherings. The second level has 2 bedrooms that share a hall bath with handmade tile, and an en suite bedroom featuring a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and a private entrance—ideal for guest quarters or a tranquil retreat. Outside, enjoy the seasons with mature landscaping, and fenced-in garden, or explore the detached carriage house perfect for additional storage. A separate, fully equipped studio with heat, water, and electricity offers endless possibilities—whether for an artist’s workspace, home office, or guest suite. Located in the desirable Central Bucks School District and offering easy access to commuting routes, this home is a rare find. With direct access to Holicong Park from your back yard offering walking trails, tennis courts and a community garden, this is more than a house—it’s a lifestyle!

LISTING CLOSED: 07/02/2025 12:00 AM

Listed by Megan B Waits • Addison Wolfe Real Estate
P: (215) 264-9144 megan@addisonwolfe.com

Property Details for 5173 York Rd.

Status

Closed

MLS #

PABU2091354

Days on Market

Taxes

$5,934 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1843

Lot Size

1.69 AC / 73,616 SF

County

Bucks County

Tax ID Number

06-014-078

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Colonial, Farmhouse/National Folk

Levels/Stories

2.5

Furnished

Waterfront

Garage

Subdivision

NONE AVAILABLE

Subdivision

NONE AVAILABLE (BUCKS PA)

Cross Street

holicong

Municipality

BUCKINGHAM TWP

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Yes

Room Count

Above Grade Finished SQFT

2,107.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Finished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Unfinished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source

Assessor

Total Below Grade SQFT

.00

Total Below Grade SQFT Source

Assessor

New Construction

Property Condition

Very Good

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Building Information for 5173 York Rd.

Stories-Year Built1843Building Size-Lot Size1.69 AC / 73,616 SF

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Principal and Interest

$3,304

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 5173 York Rd.

Location

School District Name: CENTRAL BUCKS
School District County ID: 300200397327

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: BUCKS
MLS Area: Buckingham Twp (10106)

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No
Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: $34,800

Year Assessed: 2024
County Tax: $955
City Town Tax: $165
Zoning: AG
School Tax: $4,813
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

Upper Level 2

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,107.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Total SQFT: 2,107.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Stone
Roof: Slate
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8034/3100/3674/803431003674_512_384_WM_8e3CttV-nJhyDjVL.jpg
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Basement Type: Partial, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Water Proofing System
Foundation Details: Stone
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 43680

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway

Interior Features

Fireplace: No
Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer - Front Loading, Washer - Front Loading

Accessibility Features: None
Window Features: Double Hung, Insulated, Replacement
Laundry Type: Upper Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Patio(s)

Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: 100 Amp Service

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Greater Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: mwaits.addisonwolfe.com

Property History for 5173 York Rd.

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 2, 2025	Closed BRIGHT #PABU2091354	$650,000	—
May 31, 2025	Expired BRIGHT #PABU2081494		—
Apr 14, 2025	Pending BRIGHT #PABU2091354		—
Apr 1, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABU2091354	$650,000	—
Nov 18, 2024	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PABU2081494		—
Oct 17, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABU2081494	$650,000	—
Jun 2, 2009	Closed BRIGHT #1005777380	$400,000	—
Apr 22, 2009	Pending BRIGHT #1005777380		—
May 9, 2008	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005777380	$595,000	—
Jan 15, 2003	Closed BRIGHT #PABU166956	$325,000	—
Oct 10, 2002	Pending BRIGHT #PABU166956		—
May 22, 2002	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PABU433368	$325,000	—
May 22, 2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABU433368	$325,000	—
May 22, 2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABU166956	$325,000	—
Sep 10, 1997	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PABU413288	$279,900	—
Sep 10, 1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABU413288	$289,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/02/2025	Closed BRIGHT #PABU2091354	$650,000
05/31/2025	Expired BRIGHT #PABU2081494	—
04/14/2025	Pending BRIGHT #PABU2091354	—
04/01/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABU2091354	$650,000
11/18/2024	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PABU2081494	—
10/17/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABU2081494	$650,000
06/02/2009	Closed BRIGHT #1005777380	$400,000
04/22/2009	Pending BRIGHT #1005777380	—
05/09/2008	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005777380	$595,000
01/15/2003	Closed BRIGHT #PABU166956	$325,000
10/10/2002	Pending BRIGHT #PABU166956	—
05/22/2002	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PABU433368	$325,000
05/22/2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABU433368	$325,000
05/22/2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABU166956	$325,000
09/10/1997	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PABU413288	$279,900
09/10/1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABU413288	$289,000

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

Public Records for 5173 York Rd.

Taxable ValueLand$9,720Additions$25,080Total$34,800

Tax Record2023$5,474 ($456 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,107 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,107 SqFtStories2Lot Size73,616 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1843ZoningAGCountyBUCKSAPN06-014-078

Schools near 5173 York Rd.

This home is within Central Bucks School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Buckingham El School	Public - Serves this home	K to 6	1.1 mi
10/10	Holicong Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 9	0.7 mi
10/10	Central Bucks High School-East	Public - Serves this home	10 to 12	0.5 mi
NR	Buckingham Friends School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	1.0 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Buckingham El School PublicK to 6 Serves this home	1.1 mi
10/10	Holicong Middle School Public7 to 9 Serves this home	0.7 mi
10/10	Central Bucks High School-East Public10 to 12 Serves this home	0.5 mi
NR	Buckingham Friends School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	1.0 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 5173 York Rd., New Hope, PA 18938	$650,000	4	3	2,107	73,616
5144 York Rd., Doylestown, PA 18902	$445,000	–	–	1,342	–
5143 York Road, New Hope, PA 18938	–	–	2	1,730	64,033
5173 York Road, New Hope, PA 18938	$650,000	3	1	2,107	73,616
5174 York Rd., Doylestown, PA 18902	$440,000	3	1	2,058	29,185
5110 York Rd., Doylestown, PA 18902	$475,000	–	–	2,360	304,920
2496 Holicong Road, New Hope, PA 18938	$358,000	1	2	–	23,607
2480 Holicong Road, New Hope, PA 18938	$143,500	2	1	–	19,602
5115 Holicong Road, New Hope, PA 18938	–	–	–	1,386	911,275
2497 Holicong Road, New Hope, PA 18938	–	4	2	3,132	32,670
2525 Holicong Road, Buckingham, PA 18902	$440,000	–	–	61	5,445,000
5095 York Rd., New Hope, PA 18938	$399,000	–	–	–	164,160
5222 York Rd., Doylestown, PA 18902	$930,000	–	–	9,575	–
2432 Holicong Road, New Hope, PA 18938	$458,501	2	1	873	86,379
5074 York Rd., Doylestown, PA 18902	$722,709	–	1	4,088	–
5255 York Rd., New Hope, PA 18938	$710,000	3	2	2,105	153,767

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