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  • $4,300/moFees may apply

    1596 River Rd, New Hope, PA 18938

    3beds
    2,228sqft

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    Single family residence
    Available now
    Cats, dogs OK
    Ceiling fan
    Attached garage parking
    Baseboard, central, electric, wood
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Detached garageSpacious backyardFinished lower levelInviting living spacesPlenty of storageAbundant natural lightExpansive elevated deck
    This charming home is located in the peaceful Bowmans Tower Farm community of Upper Makefield Township. This home offers scenic Bucks County living, top-rated Council Rock schools, and convenient access to the charming shops and attractions of New Hope. This home is available NOW, and we are accepting applications NOW! Surrounded by mature trees on a peaceful, scenic lot, you'll discover a welcoming multi-level home that perfectly blends rustic charm with modern comfort. As you arrive, a spacious gravel driveway and detached garage provide plenty of room for parking, storage, or even a workshop. Step inside and you'll immediately appreciate the warm hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and inviting living spaces designed to make you feel right at home. The spacious kitchen is ready for everything from everyday meals to entertaining guests. You'll enjoy rich oak cabinetry, expansive countertops, a large center island, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of storage. The wrap-around windows surrounding the corner sink bring in beautiful natural light while giving you peaceful views of the wooded backyard, creating the perfect setting to cook, gather, and connect. Head downstairs and you'll find a finished lower level that offers incredible flexibility to fit your lifestyle. Whether you envision a game room, media lounge, or entertainment space, you'll have plenty of room to make it your own. Glass walk-out doors provide easy access to the backyard, while the adjoining area is ideal for creating your personal home gym, hobby space, or additional recreation area. When it's time to relax, you'll appreciate the comfortable bedrooms featuring warm wood flooring, charming sloped ceilings, and large windows that fill each room with natural light. Your primary suite offers direct access to the full bathroom along with a private door leading to the upper deck, allowing you to step outside and enjoy the peaceful surroundings whenever you like. The full bathroom features a beautifully tiled walk-in shower with sleek glass doors, a modern vanity, and built-in storage, while a convenient half bath provides added comfort for both you and your guests. Outside, you'll find multiple outdoor spaces designed for enjoying every season. Relax on the expansive elevated deck, host weekend barbecues, or unwind with your morning coffee while surrounded by mature trees. The spacious backyard offers endless opportunities for gardening, outdoor games, gatherings around a fire pit, or simply enjoying the privacy and tranquility of your own outdoor retreat. From its thoughtfully designed interior to its peaceful outdoor setting, this beautifully maintained home offers the perfect balance of comfort, privacy, and natural beauty, giving you a place where you can truly feel at home. Utility services include electricity through PECO, while tenants are responsible for arranging their own trash collection with the provider of their choice, as there is no active trash service at the property. Please note that trash service should be scheduled in advance, as activation may take a couple of weeks. Verizon Fios is the only internet and cable provider available. The home does not have access to natural gas or city water and sewer services. Surrounded by mature trees, the property offers a peaceful, wooded setting, with tenants responsible for routine outdoor upkeep, including clearing fallen branches that may interfere with lawn maintenance and removing leaves during the fall season. This home is pet friendly! As an added benefit, the property includes several essential maintenance services valued at approximately $5, $150 or $429 per month. Weekly lawn mowing and trimming are provided from April through October, along with scheduled heating oil deliveries and annual HVAC maintenance to keep the home comfortable year-round. The private water treatment system is professionally maintained with routine filter replacements and water quality checks, and the septic system receives scheduled bi-annual pumping and cleaning, with the next service due in Spring 2028. Please note that lawn service covers the maintained yard only and does not include wooded areas or garden beds. Over the past four years (20222026), this home has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully upgraded to provide a comfortable, reliable, and move-in-ready living experience. Significant improvements have been made throughout the property, reflecting the owner's commitment to quality and long-term care. Recent exterior enhancements include a freshly seal-coated driveway (June 2026), professionally repaired fencing and main deck (April 2026), the installation of a new deck railing (March 2025), and a substantial renovation of the primary bedroom deck, where approximately 95% of the deck boards were replaced (March 2026). The garage has also been updated with new springs and rollers (April 2026) to ensure smooth and dependable operation. Inside the home, you'll find a well-equipped kitchen featuring modern appliances and a washer and dryer, all four years old or newer. The home's essential systems have also been upgraded, including a new well pump (approximately 2023), water softener installation (approximately 2023), water heater (2024), and well pressure tank (2024), providing improved efficiency and dependable performance. The bathrooms have received stylish and functional updates as well, with the primary bathroom shower replaced in January 2025, the second bathroom shower updated in October 2025, and new kitchen and primary bathroom faucets and plumbing installed in March 2026. All Bay Management Group Philadelphia residents are automatically enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $39.95/month, which includes renters insurance, credit building to help boost your credit score with timely rent payments, $1M Identity Protection, HVAC air filter delivery (for applicable properties), move-in concierge service making utility connection and home service setup a breeze during your move-in, our best-in-class resident rewards program, and much more! The Resident Benefits Package is a voluntary program and may be terminated at any time, for any reason, upon thirty (30) days' written notice. Tenants that do not upload their own renters insurance to the Tenant portal 5 days prior to move in will be automatically included in the RBP and the renters insurance program. More details upon application. Application Qualifications: Minimum monthly income 3 times the tenant's portion of the monthly rent, acceptable rental history, acceptable credit history and acceptable criminal history. More specific information provided with the application.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Central, Electric, Wood
    Cooling
    • Ceiling Fan
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Storage
    • Flooring: Wood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,228 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Glass Enclosed
    • Exterior features: Storage
    Lot
    • Features: Landscaped
    Details
    • Additional structures: Garage(s), Storage
    • Parcel number: 47007029001

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Electricity

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Amenities included: Parking, Storage
    Location
    • Region: New Hope

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: Contact For Details

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/31/2026Listed for rent$4,300$2/sqft
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    7/30/2026Listing removed$859,000$386/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABU2115078 Report a problem
    7/23/2026Listed for sale$859,000$386/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABU2115078 Report a problem
    7/3/2026Contingent$859,000$386/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABU2115078 Report a problem
    6/29/2026Price change$859,000-2.9%$386/sqft
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    6/16/2026Price change$885,000-1.6%$397/sqft
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    5/8/2026Price change$899,000-4.4%$404/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABU2115078 Report a problem
    3/16/2026Price change$939,900-3.1%$422/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABU2115078 Report a problem
    3/10/2026Price change$969,500-2.7%$435/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABU2115078 Report a problem
    3/2/2026Listed for sale$995,900+42.3%$447/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABU2115078 Report a problem
    5/20/2022Sold$700,000$314/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABU2024390 Report a problem
    4/27/2022Pending sale$700,000+7.7%$314/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABU2024390 Report a problem
    4/21/2022Listed for sale$650,000+62.5%$292/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PABU2024390 Report a problem
    9/6/2012Sold$400,000-11%$180/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/11/2012Price change$449,500-10.1%$202/sqft
    Source: Addison Wolfe Real Estate #5887708 Report a problem
    10/14/2011Price change$499,900-9%$224/sqft
    Source: Addison Wolfe Real Estate #5887708 Report a problem
    5/18/2011Listed for sale$549,500$247/sqft
    Source: Addison Wolfe Real Estate #5887708 Report a problem

    Neighborhood: 18938

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