$649,000
53 Parchment Dr, New Hope, PA 18938
Listed by Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
This elegant townhome in the desirable Wilshire Hunt community offers luxury turn-key living and gorgeous long-distance views of the Bucks County hillsides. Ideally located just minutes from downtown New Hope, restaurants, galleries, shopping, and everyday amenities, it offers a quiet, mature setting from which to explore the historic river towns and the surrounding countryside. The front door opens to effortless living, with beautifully refinished floors flowing across the main level. Open-plan formal living and dining rooms invite gracious entertaining, their spaces defined by architectural pillars and bright windows. At the heart of the home, the eat-in chef’s kitchen boasts granite countertops, a generous center island, stainless steel appliances, and abundant storage. A vaulted-ceiling bump-out with skylights adds space and style, while the private fenced courtyard is ready for outdoor dining. The dramatic two-story family room is awash in sunlight from Palladian-style windows flanking a gas fireplace with a warm stone facade hearth. Brand-new carpeting leads upstairs to the private quarters. The expansive primary suite features an elegant tray ceiling, a deep walk-in closet, and a spacious sitting room that offers exceptional flexibility as a dressing room, home office, or nursery. The beautifully updated ensuite bath includes a dual vanity, soaking tub, and glass-and-tile shower. A bright second bedroom, full bath, and convenient laundry closet complete the level. The partially finished basement adds versatile living space, a workshop, and abundant clean, dry storage. An attached garage adds everyday convenience, while HVAC with a humidifier provides comfort and efficiency. Impeccably maintained and designed for a carefree lifestyle, this lovely New Hope townhouse is close to everything New Hope has to offer. HVAC installed circa 04/2025.
How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 | Listed for sale | $650,000 |
Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.
Estimated value
$649,000
Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Bucks County assessment ratio, and this home's own September 2019 sale grown with the local market, weighted toward the current asking price.
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 225 DEERFIELD CT, NEW HOPE, PA 18938 | September 2026 | $575,000 | 2/2 | 2,180 | $547,999 |
| 152 WOODSTREAM CT, NEW HOPE, PA 18938 | August 2026 | $715,000 | 2/2 | 2,180 | $681,499 |
| 426 FAIRVIEW WAY, NEW HOPE, PA 18938 | June 2026 | $685,000 | 2/2 | 2,180 | $652,833 |
| 418 FAIRVIEW WAY, NEW HOPE, PA 18938 | May 2026 | $650,000 | 2/2 | 2,180 | $619,477 |
| 855 BRECKINRIDGE CT #118, NEW HOPE, PA 18938 | July 2025 | $685,000 | 2/2 | 2,052 | $717,558 |
| 102 WAVERLY LN #4, NEW HOPE, PA 18938 | March 2026 | $650,000 | 3/2 | 2,052 | $673,156 |
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| September 2019 | Sold | $399,900 |
| April 2016 | Sold | $405,000 |
From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.
Estimated at current rates
$6,176 / year
≈ $515 per month
MLS shows (2026)
$6,438
-4.1% at current rates
School tax
NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY · 120.51 mills (2025-26)
$4,228
County tax
Bucks County · 29.65 mills (2026)
$1,040
Municipal tax
As recorded for 2026, varies by municipality
$908
Recomputed from the county assessment ($35,080, 1972 base year) × current millage. School millage is from the latest year certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (2025-26); districts adopt the next year's budgets each June, and we update when the state certifies the statewide file in the fall. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2026 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.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$3,967/mo
Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.
School district
New Hope-Solebury
2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.
Safety data
Bucks County crime & safety numbers →
County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.
Property taxes
Bucks County taxes, explained →
Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.
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