1596 RIVER ROAD Overview
- Time on Site:
- 119 days
- Visits:
- 6
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.
1596 RIVER ROAD Facts & Features
- Type Single Family
- Sq. ft. 2,228
- Price/Sq.ft. $386
- Lot 1.89 Acres
Details
General
Association/HOA
- Association: No
- Condo/Coop Association: No
Listing Information
- Real Estate Owned: No
- Short Sale: No
Building Information
- New Construction: No
- Pool: No Pool
- Total SQFT: 2228
- Year Built: 1978
Location/Region
- Country: US
- County: BUCKS
- County Or Parish: BUCKS
- MLS Area Major: Upper Makefield Twp (10147)
- Subdivision Name: BOWMANS TOWER FARM
Parking Information
- Total Parking Spaces: 5
- Type of Parking: Detached Garage,Driveway
Tax Information
- County Tax: 1007.00
- County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
- School Tax: 5169.00
- Tax Annual Amount: $6,413.00
- Tax Assessed Value: 36720.00
- Tax Year: 2025
General Information
- Property Condition: Good,Excellent,Very Good
- Property Type: Residential
- School District Name: COUNCIL ROCK
- Senior Community: No
- Special Listing Conditions: Standard
- Vacation Rental: No
- Year Assessed: 2022
- Zoning: CM
Interior
Building Information
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Fuel: Electric,Oil,Propane - Leased
Parking Information
- Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
- Garage Spaces: 1.00
- Garage: Yes
Beds/Baths
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
- Bathrooms Total: 2
- Bedrooms Total: 3
Building Exterior/Construction
- Structure Type: Detached
Building Interior
- Above Grade Finished Area: 2228
- Above Grade Finished Area Source: Estimated
- Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Central Air: Yes
- Hot Water: Electric
- Laundry Type: Has Laundry,Lower Floor
General Information
- Accessibility Features: None
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
- Cooling: Central A/C
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Fireplace: No
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate Plank, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Vinyl
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Interior Features: Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Island, Pantry
- Levels: 2
- Living Area: 2228
- Living Area Source: Estimated
- Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
- Main Level Bedrooms: 2
- Rooms Total: 9
Room Information
- Room List: Living Room,Primary Bedroom,Kitchen,Breakfast Room,Bedroom 1,Great Room,Primary Bathroom,Full Bath
Exterior
Lot Information
- Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Interior, Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded
- Lot Size Acres: 1.89
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Size Square Feet: 82328.00
- Lot Size Units: Square Feet
- Water Source: Well
Waterfront/View
- Water Oriented: No
- Water View: No
- Waterfront: No
Building Exterior/Construction
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Bi-level, Cabin/Lodge
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck(s), Patio(s)
- Roof: Pitched, Shingle
General Information
- Other Structures: Above Grade
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water Access: No
Room Information
Room: Bedroom 1
- Level: Lower 1
Room: Great Room
- Level: Lower 1
Room: Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Room: Breakfast Room
- Level: Main
Room: Full Bath
- Level: Main
Room: Half Bath
- Level: Main
Room: Kitchen
- Level: Main
Room: Living Room
- Level: Main
Room: Primary Bathroom
- Level: Main
Room: Primary Bedroom
- Level: Main
1596 RIVER ROAD Neighborhood
Community
18938 (NEW HOPE) Demographics
1596 RIVER ROAD Monthly Cost
1596 RIVER ROAD Market Data
Based on the last 30 days in this zip code
1596 RIVER ROAD History
| Date | Value | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS | $859,000 -2.9% |
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| 6/16/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS | $885,000 -1.6% |
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| 5/8/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS | $899,000 -4.4% |
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| 3/16/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS | $939,900 -3.1% |
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| 3/10/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS | $969,500 -2.7% |
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| 3/2/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS | March 02, 2026 |
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| 12/3/2024Source: BRIGHT MLS | August 13, 2021 |
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| 12/3/2024Source: BRIGHT MLS | August 08, 2022 |
Contact Information: [email protected] - 2153284800