This cozy 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Bucks County home has much potential for the right buyer. Heat just needs to be added to the 2nd floor rooms for additional finished square footage. The rear yard offers a picturesque setting. 2 car garage with the option for a 3rd. This home is in need of restoration and is being sold in an "As-Is Condition". Seller will not be providing any repairs or warranties. Great opportunity for the investor or someone that wants to rehab to make this their home. Home requires cash offers .
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$274Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Nancy Stano• BHHS Fox & Roach-Allentown
•610-398-9888 (broker)
•glen.paisley@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Ronald Shirley• Premier Real Estate Inc.
This cozy 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Bucks County home has much potential for the right buyer. Heat just needs to be added to the 2nd floor rooms for additional finished square footage. The rear yard offers a picturesque setting. 2 car garage with the option for a 3rd. This home is in need of restoration and is being sold in an "As-Is Condition". Seller will not be providing any repairs or warranties. Great opportunity for the investor or someone that wants to rehab to make this their home.
BRIGHT MLS #PABU478084
Sep 26, 2019
Sold
$90,000
$85/sq ft
Sep 11, 2019
Pending
—
Aug 21, 2019
Listed
$150,000
$141/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,852 (+2.6%)
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2025
$3,753
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2024
$3,753 (+2.0%)
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2023
$3,678 (+1.6%)
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2022
$3,618
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2021
$3,618
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2020
$3,618 (+2.7%)
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2019
$3,522 (+3.4%)
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2018
$3,406 (+3.1%)
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2017
$3,305 (+3.7%)
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2015
$3,188 (+1.5%)
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2014
$3,140 (+2.4%)
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2013
$3,066 (+1.5%)
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2011
$3,022 (+1.1%)
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2010
$2,989
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
Tax history for 896 California Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,852 (+2.6%)
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2025
$3,753
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2024
$3,753 (+2.0%)
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2023
$3,678 (+1.6%)
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2022
$3,618
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2021
$3,618
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2020
$3,618 (+2.7%)
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2019
$3,522 (+3.4%)
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2018
$3,406 (+3.1%)
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2017
$3,305 (+3.7%)
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2015
$3,188 (+1.5%)
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2014
$3,140 (+2.4%)
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2013
$3,066 (+1.5%)
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2011
$3,022 (+1.1%)
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
2010
$2,989
$2,040 + $15,560
$17,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.44 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,330
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bucks County
APN
36-005-029
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 25, 2026.
RA
Rural Agricultural District
The purpose of this district is to provide standards for low-intensity development in rural areas that are currently provided with utilities. Residential uses are permitted on large lots or where they are clustered with large areas of open space.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Medical office
Public service
Educational/school
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Living Room, Kitchen
Laundry Type: Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $15,560
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Other Structures: Above Grade
Roof: Asphalt, Rubber
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Outbuilding(s), Sidewalks
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 97.00 x 146.00
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $2,040
Above Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 266
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,064
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $199
County Tax: $430
School Tax: $2,971
Tax Assessed Value: $17,600
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $3,601
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2019
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: QUAKERTOWN COMMUNITY
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Rt 309 N-Turn Right on Reservoir Rd. at the end of Reservoir Rd. turn Left. Home is located on left. Rt 309 S-Turn left on Reservoir Rd. At the end of Reservoir Rd. turn Left. Home is located on your left.
Municipality: RICHLAND TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,330
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Bucks County
APN: 36-005-029
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 25, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Neidig El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
5/10
6th Grade Center
Public 6 • Assigned • 2.4mi
3/10
Quakertown Community Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
23% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Quakertown, PA • 18951
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.9 hrs
4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$278,000 – $336,000
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