ParkingCircular Driveway, Unpaved, Surface, Stone Driveway, Crushed Stone, Driveway, Off Site
Year Built1850
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
FireplaceGas/Propane, Mantel(s), Marble, Wood
ViewGarden, Trees/Woods
MLS #PABU2080124
Lot Size2.32 Acres
StatusActive (ACTIVE)
About 5979 Lower York Rd
Welcome to the iconic Lahaska Farm c.a. 1850. This fieldstone farm house and its Currier & Ives carriage house are now available as a residence with home occupation, retail space and many other approved uses. Ideally located a stone's throw from Peddler's Village, the property offers high visibility. Both buildings have been totally renovated and remodeled to achieve the perfect combination of modern comfort and Bucks County charm. Enter the graceful crushed stone courtyard with circular driveway and face the majestic stone ruins of a period barn. Find the carriage house to your left, the farm house to your right and around back a large electrified storage / workshop barn. Enter the main house through the spacious welcoming foyer. To your right, find a spectacular family room surrounded by 2 walls of glass, exposed stone walls and tile floors. Beyond, you enter the dramatic and functional gourmet kitchen with marble fireplace, center island, brand new Italian Bertazzoni stainless steel appliances and granite countertop. Just adjacent, find the formal dining room and living room with another stately fireplace and ornate copper door that leads to an expansive fieldstone courtyard / patio perfect for entertaining spring through fall. Finishing the first floor is a half bath, bedroom / office and full bath. In addition to the main staircase, an elegant spiral staircase leads to the primary suite from the rear of the kitchen (perfect for midnight snacks). The suite features original hand-hewn beams, wide plank pine floors, walk-in closet and primary bathroom. This level is complete with 2 additional spacious bedrooms and another full bathroom. The third floor serves perfectly as a 5th bedroom, gym, large office or offers ample storage. The full basement is ready to be finished or used for plenty of additional storage. The carriage house is conditioned and electrified (currently no plumbing) for use year round and has breathtakingly high vaulted ceilings, French carved wood entry doors and beam in the upper loft, gorgeous cathedral like glass windows that bathe the space in light and a beautiful marble wood-burning fireplace. With over 2 bucolic acres there's plenty of space to add a pool, garage or simply enjoy the open space. Blue ribbon New Hope - Solebury Schools and easy access to Doylestown, downtown New Hope and NJ/NY make the location super desirable.
This property is $854K more than the Median Sold Price and $61/SqFt more than other homes in New Hope, PA.
Based on homes sold in the last 12 months
MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: BRIGHT
MLS Number: #PABU2080124
Listing Office:
Office Name: Marcolla Realty
Office Phone: (267) 291-0400
Listing Agent: Dave Marcolla
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Schools
Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
6
/10
Upper Elementary School
186 W Bridge St
Distance between this listing and this school3.70 miles
Public District Grades 3-5
Middle School
7
/10
New Hope-Solebury Middle School
184 W Bridge St
Distance between this listing and this school3.60 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
High School
8
/10
New Hope-Solebury High School
182 W Bridge St
Distance between this listing and this school3.61 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
6
/10
Upper Elementary School
186 W Bridge St
Distance between this listing and this school3.70 miles
Public District Grades 3-5
Nearby Schools
7
/10
Buckingham Elementary School
2414 Durham Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.57 miles
Public District Grades KG-6
7
/10
Cold Spring Elementary School
4150 Durham Rd
Distance between this listing and this school3.65 miles
Public District Grades KG-6
Assigned Schools
7
/10
New Hope-Solebury Middle School
184 W Bridge St
Distance between this listing and this school3.60 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
6
/10
Holicong Middle School
2900 Holicong Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.81 miles
Public District Grades 7-9
6
/10
Tohickon Middle School
5051 Old Easton Rd
Distance between this listing and this school5.72 miles
Public District Grades 7-9
Assigned Schools
8
/10
New Hope-Solebury High School
182 W Bridge St
Distance between this listing and this school3.61 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
9
/10
Central Bucks High School East
2804 Holicong Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.74 miles
Public District Grades 10-12
7
/10
Central Bucks High School West
375 W Court St
Distance between this listing and this school6.67 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $109,459. The majority of New Hope, PA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are married, with kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 5979 Lower York Rd
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 5979 Lower York Rd property is $1,799,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 5979 Lower York Rd is a house located in New Hope, Pennsylvania, 18938.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 5979 Lower York Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 5979 Lower York Rd are: Upper Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10New Hope-Solebury Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10New Hope-Solebury High School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $8,446 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on December 4, 2006 for $700,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 5979 Lower York Rd has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 5979 Lower York Rd is 4,632 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 5979 Lower York Rd is 1850.
This home is located at 5979 Lower York Rd in New Hope, PA and zip code 18938 in the Peddler's View neighborhood. This 4,632 square foot home, which was built in 1850, sits on a 2.32 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 24, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,799,000.
In September 2024, from all listings sold in New Hope, PA there were more than 5 sold above asking price, over 9 sold below and more than 5 were sold right at the asked price. In September 2024 in New Hope, PA there were 8.9% less homes for sale than in August 2024. Listings spent 23 days on the market in September 2024, and had a median list price of $945,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.