$10,000

closing credit¹

857 River Rd Yardley, PA 19067

$899,900
2 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,410 sqft
0.6 acres
$373 / sqft
House

Property details

About 857 River Rd

Searching for a home with some historic flair? Look no further! This circa 1750 stone farmhouse was once The Yardley Tavern and ferry house, a popular stop for travelers and the locals of Yardley. There’s even evidence that George Washington was a frequent visitor during the American Revolution. Historic and modern style collide once you step inside, with part of the first floor recently remodeled on the show Stone House Revival, the ideas are ready to flow. Walking in, you are welcomed into the pub room, featuring an original beehive oven, a beautiful handcrafted bar, an accent shiplap wall, a vaulted ceiling with recessed lighting, and gorgeous brick flooring. A few steps up is the Great Room featuring exposed stone and shiplap walls, a fireplace, a beamed ceiling, random width wood flooring throughout and access to a finished powder room. The original section of the home offers a new Kitchen featuring a newly repointed fireplace adding immense charm to the Kitchen and Dining area. Up the stairs to the second floor pays homage to the traditional setup of a Bucks County farmhouse, with half of the floor belonging to the Main Suite. The Main Bedroom is situated so the beautiful stone fireplace is a gorgeous design element and offers private access to a spacious Full Bath and Dressing Room. On the other side is another suite-style bedroom ready with its own Full Bath and convenient laundry area. The third level is open to your imagination, perfect to add a Study or Sitting Room across from a potential third bedroom. Outside is a smokehouse and a lovely, flat open yard ready to be transformed. The home features New windows, New roof, added ductwork for heating and cooling, New HVAC, New pex plumbing, New electrical, public water, public sewer and natural gas. With seasonal views of the Delaware River, don’t miss this great opportunity to make this modernized antique your home!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,410 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.55 Acres
Year built1750
ParkingDriveway
MLS #PABU2075994
FireplaceWood

Summary

  • MLS Number: PABU2075994
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: Jay Spaziano Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (215) 860-2800
  • Office Email: jay@jayspaziano.com
  • Listing Agent: James Spaziano

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Nov 06, 2017
Home Sold
$250,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$42,800$10,134
2023$42,800$9,626
2022$42,800$9,417
2021$42,800$9,267
2020$42,800$9,267
2019$42,800$9,083
2018$42,800$8,924
2017$42,800$8,648

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Makefield Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

1939 Makefield Rd

7

Edgewood Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.3 mi

899 Oxford Valley Rd

2

Parkway Elementary School

Public District PK-5

2.0 mi

446 Parkway Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $106,586. The most common annual income of people living in Yardley, PA is between $100k-200k. The majority of families are married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

10%
<35k
37%
35k-100k
39%
100k-200k
14%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

28%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
35%
Married, No Kids
29%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

17%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
15%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • NordstromNordstrom
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • The Container StoreThe Container Store

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • StarbucksStarbucks

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • LexusLexus
  • InfinitiInfiniti

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 857 River Rd

This home is located at 857 River Rd in Yardley, PA and zip code 19067 in the Rivergate at Yardley neighborhood. This 2,410 square foot home, which was built in 1750, sits on a 0.55 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 31, 2024 and is currently priced at $899,900.

While more than 10 listings in Yardley, PA in December 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 4 listings sold at asking price, and more than 9 were sold below. In December 2024 in Yardley, PA there were 28.6% less homes for sale than in November. Listings spent 23 days on the market in December 2024, and had a median list price of $630,002 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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