This turnkey property built in 2010 offers impressive river views and a range of quality features. Set back from the road, the residence welcomes you with elegant mahogany front doors that introduce the refined style throughout. The main level serves as an ideal guest suite, comprising a living area, dining space, kitchenette, and full bath, with direct access to the yard for added convenience. Access the primary living quarters via stairs or a new elevator, where a spacious family room with a large picture window highlights the river scenery, complemented by a gas fireplace and built-in cabinetry. A screened balcony provides a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature with the river as the most special backdrop. The gourmet kitchen is equipped with new appliances, ample cabinetry, and a dining area opening onto a generous composite deck with awning and wooded views. This floor also includes a study, a bedroom with river views and a full bathroom and a tucked away powder room. Upstairs, there are 2 bedroom suites, including a distinguished primary suite featuring a gas fireplace, private balcony overlooking the river, and a luxurious full bath. Additional amenities include a fully finished walk-up lower level, a three-car garage with epoxy flooring, a new generator, a new water heater, and across the street, new steps leading to the water with an extended patio, a perfect place to read, fish or launch water toys. The property offers a tranquil sanctuary while providing easy access to Washington Crossing Park, the bridge into New Jersey, the I-295 corridor, and the downtown areas of Newtown, Yardley, and New Hope for all of your shopping, dining and entertainment. One of a kind in Upper Makefield Township!
Single-familyProperty Type
2010Year Built
0.47 acresLot Size
$357Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Gina Spaziano• Gina Spaziano Real Estate & Concierge Services
One of a kind views with no flooding, double main suites and elevator! This riverfront property built in 2010 and located in Upper Makefield Township offers amazing natural light, a beautifully open layout and backs to preserved open space. Enter through the double Mahogany front door to a spacious slate floor foyer. Head up the steps or take the elevator to the spacious living room with a large picture window boasting serene, unobstructed views of the Delaware River. Gather around the stone gas fireplace nestled between custom built-in bookshelves or head out to the balcony to enjoy the view. Superior craftsmanship is highlighted throughout the home with features like finished in place hardwood floors, transom windows, detailed millwork and tapered architectural columns. With an open layout, a stunning gourmet kitchen features a large center island, stainless steel Bosch appliances, pot filler and stylish pendant lighting. The adjoining dining area has slider doors that open to a deck ready for you to enjoy the rear panoramic open space view. Conveniently located on this level is a spacious bedroom suite with a private sitting or office area, large walk-in closet and a full bath with an oversized shower. Upstairs is the main suite with a vaulted ceiling, window seats with storage, gas fireplace in the sitting area, walk-in closet with organizers and separate shoe closet. You can awaken and watch the river from your private balcony. The main bath will become your new retreat featuring heated tiled floors, soaking tub, dual vanities and a spa-like shower. Another large light filled en-suite bedroom is found on this level. Perfect for an in-law or au pair, the main level has a separate living space with a full bath, kitchenette, laundry and separate entrance. This home has been freshly painted in a neutral, relaxing palette throughout and is move-in ready. Additional home amenities are a central vacuum, fenced in rear yard, dog wash station and separately fenced dog area in the side yard, 2.5 car side entry garage and riparian rights. This is a great opportunity to live on the river while enjoying the luxury of privacy and the beauty of nature. Convenient to New Hope, Yardley and Newtown, close to I-295 and in the Council Rock School District.
Public Records
Nov 13, 2007
Sold
$300,000
$71/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 7, 1995
Sold
$190,000
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,398 (+3.6%)
$8,640 + $48,810
$57,450
2025
$10,035 (+2.1%)
$8,640 + $48,810
$57,450
2024
$9,827 (+2.8%)
$8,640 + $48,810
$57,450
2023
$9,558 (+0.5%)
$8,640 + $48,810
$57,450
2022
$9,508 (+1.4%)
$8,640 + $48,810
$57,450
2021
$9,380 (+2.5%)
$8,640 + $48,810
$57,450
2020
$9,155 (+2.4%)
$8,640 + $48,810
$57,450
2019
$8,943 (+1.9%)
$8,640 + $48,810
$57,450
2018
$8,776 (+2.8%)
$8,640 + $48,810
$57,450
2017
$8,535 (−0.8%)
$8,640 + $48,810
$57,450
2015
$8,604 (−0.2%)
$8,640 + $48,810
$57,450
2014
$8,622 (+1.0%)
$8,640 + $48,810
$57,450
2013
$8,538 (+56.1%)
$8,640 + $48,810
$57,450
2011
$5,471
$8,640 + $48,810
$57,450
2010
$5,471
$8,640 + $28,840
$37,480
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,701 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,578
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,578
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bucks County
APN
47-009-066
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
CM
Conservation Management District
The Conservation Management District consists of valuable natural resources such as woodlands, agricultural soils, floodplains, wetlands, aquifer recharge areas, and areas of steep slopes. The Conservation Management District is dependent on groundwater as the primary water source. Agriculture is a significant and an important use of land in the Conservation Management District. For these reasons, uses are permitted in both type and intensity which provide the maximum opportunities for open space in order to protect the natural resources and encourage the continuation of farming activities. Single-family detached, single-family detached cluster, and performance subdivisions are permitted, provided sewage disposal methods shall replenish the water table in accordance with the wastewater policies of the Joint Municipal Comprehensive Plan and the Sewage Facilities Plan Act 537 of the participating municipality where building or development is proposed. The use and ownership of open space within residential developments shall be designed to achieve the purposes noted above and to be compatible with other uses in the Conservation Management District.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Recreation
Kennel
Communications tower
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Washington Crossing, PA • 18977
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Washington Crossing. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
5.1 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1217 River Rd
$1,461,296
$38K under list price of $1.50M
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