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Listing description

Set on a rare, large level lot in the highly regarded Council Rock School District, this property offers space, privacy, and flexibility that’s hard to find. The expansive flat yard is ideal for entertaining, play, pets, gardening, or simply enjoying the outdoors, with plenty of room to grow. A long private driveway provides generous parking and leads to a detached one-car garage, adding both convenience and functionality. Entry is on the second level, opening to a welcoming foyer. The kitchen features abundant oak cabinetry, double sink, high-hat lighting, pantry storage, and a sunny breakfast area. Reverse osmosis filtration services both the sink and refrigerator. The living room offers hardwood flooring and direct access to a deck overlooking the backyard, creating easy indoor-outdoor flow. The main level includes three bedrooms. One bedroom features a ceiling fan, while the primary suite offers vinyl plank flooring, excellent closet space, private deck access, and an updated stall shower bath. All bathrooms are renovated. The finished lower level significantly expands the living space, offering a large open family room with luxury vinyl tile flooring, an additional bedroom, laundry area, and a French door that walk out to the backyard. This level is ideal for guests, extended living, or a flexible recreation space. Additional highlights include two-zone HVAC with heat pump and oil backup, central air, and a generator that services most of the home, including heat. A storage shed adds extra utility. A solid home with great bones, meaningful updates, and a standout lot in a prime location — offering the space today’s buyers are searching for.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2 full
Living area
2,228 sq ft
Heating
Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Colonial, Bi-level, Cabin/Lodge
Year built
1978

Lot & parking

Lot size
1.89 acres (82,328 sq ft)
Garage
1 space

Financial

Price / sq ft
$386
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PABU2115078
County
Bucks County
School district
Council Rock
Days on market
124 days

Price history

DateEventPrice
Jun 29, 2026Price reduced$859,000
Mar 2, 2026Listed for sale$885,000

Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.

The NookLocal estimate

Estimated value

$853,788

High confidence
$811,099$896,477

Automated estimate, not an appraisal.

About this estimate

Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Bucks County assessment ratio, and this home's own May 2022 sale grown with the local market, weighted toward the current asking price.

Last sold
May 2022 for $700,000
About $834,226in today's market
Current list price
$859,000
County assessment implies
$626,621
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$6,409/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
321 LURGAN RD, NEW HOPE, PA 18938April 2025$1,350,0003/22,285$1,215,125
38 LENAPE DR, NEW HOPE, PA 18938June 2026$960,0003/23,463$791,172
1336 RIVER RD, NEW HOPE, PA 18938May 2025$650,0004/12,327$633,590
10 LENAPE DR, NEW HOPE, PA 18938October 2025$960,0003/23,308$859,913
27 DUNKIN DR, WASHINGTON CROSSING, PA 18977May 2025$902,0003/22,446$1,037,858
1114 GENERAL HAMILTON RD, WASHINGTON CROSSING, PA 18977November 2025$660,0004/22,156$848,020

Sale history

DateEventPrice
May 2022Sold$700,000
August 2012Sold$400,000

From closed MLS records since 2018. Earlier transactions may exist.

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$6,409 / year

$534 per month

MLS shows (2025)

$6,413

School tax

COUNCIL ROCK · 144.90 mills (2025-26)

$5,321

County tax

Bucks County · 29.65 mills (2026)

$1,089

Municipal tax

Not reported in the MLS feed

Assessment note: this home is assessed at $36,720 — well below the ~$50,337 its asking price implies at Bucks County's common level ratio (5.9%). A sale near asking can invite a school-district assessment appeal that could raise the bill by roughly $2,377/year. Worth pricing in.

Recomputed from the county assessment ($36,720, 1972 base year) × current millage — portals typically reprint the recorded 2025 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only — verify with Bucks County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$171,800 (20%)
6.75%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$5,242/mo

Principal & interest
$4,457
Property taxes (current rates)
$534
Home insurance (est.)
$251

Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.

Area statistics

School district

Council Rock

Academic index
77.1/100
Graduation rate
97.8%
PSSA ELA proficient
68.8%

2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.

Safety data

Bucks Countycrime & safety numbers →

FBI and Pennsylvania source data, presented without spin.

Property taxes

Bucks County taxes, explained →

Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.

Map for 1596 RIVER RD, NEW HOPE, PA 18938

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Data last updated: July 4, 2026 at 8:28 AM EDT

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