104 West Ferry Road
104 West Ferry Road , Yardley PA 19067$824,900
About This Home
You will be captivated by the charm of a bygone era as you step back in time viewing this enchanting French Normandy style home, tucked away behind lush, storybook gardens in the coveted Arborlea neighborhood. Rich in character and craftsmanship, this residence showcases gleaming hardwood floors, exposed wood beams, rustic solid wood doors with hand-forged hardware, plaster walls, intricate wood detail carvings, and timeless custom built-ins. A signature Dutch door and ivy-draped exterior set the tone, while the architectural porte-cochere gracefully frames the carriage garage and side kitchen entry.
Enter beneath a one-of-a-kind copper canopy into a warm and inviting living room featuring a striking exposed beam coffered ceiling, fireplace, and a large picture window overlooking the stone front patio and gardens. The intimate dining room offers French doors that open to the rear deck, perfect for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining. The thoughtfully renovated kitchen boasts buttercream custom cabinetry with glass display uppers, cozy bar seating, and views of the backyard, along with convenient access to the porte-cochere.
Upstairs, a stunning vaulted bonus space — ideal as a great room or fourth bedroom — features abundant natural light, rustic exposed wood beams, and a beautifully hand-carved staircase leading to a Juliet balcony and a third-level storage area with potential for additional living space. Two charming bedrooms, including one with custom built-ins, share a Jack-and-Jill bath, while the serene primary suite offers an en suite bath with ample storage or closet space.
Complete with a one-car carriage garage and ideally located near the historic canal path, Delaware River, trains, shopping, and major highways — all within the award-winning Pennsbury School District — this home is a rare treasure blending timeless elegance and everyday convenience.
Signature Features
- Hardwood floors
- Exposed wood beams
- Coffered ceiling
- Wood-burning fireplace
- Dutch door entry
- Copper canopy entry
- Architectural porte-cochere
- Plaster walls
- Hand-forged hardware
- Custom built-ins
- Renovated kitchen
- Bar seating
- French doors to deck
- Rear deck
- Stone front patio
- Storybook gardens
- Vaulted bonus room / 4th bed
- Juliet balcony
- Hand-carved staircase
- Jack-and-Jill bath
- Primary suite & en suite bath
- Full basement
- One-car carriage garage
- Third-level expansion potential
- Public gas · water · sewer
Property Details
| Year built | 1928 |
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| Above grade sq ft | 2,150 |
| Building footprint | 725 sq ft |
| Stories | 2 |
| Total rooms | 8 |
| Bedrooms | 3 (+ bonus room) |
| Full baths | 2 |
| Half baths | 1 |
| Fireplace | Yes (1 stack) |
| Basement | Full |
| Exterior | Frame |
| Garage | 1-car carriage |
| Lot size | 15,000 sq ft |
| Lot dimensions | 75 × 200 ft |
| Acres | 0.3444 |
| Gas | Public |
|---|---|
| Water | Public |
| Sewer | Public |
| Zoning | R2 |
| Style | Conventional / French Normandy |
| Total units | 1 |
| Annual tax | $7,615 |
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| County tax | $841 |
| Municipal tax | $764 |
| School tax | $6,010 |
| Total assessment | $30,640 |
| Land assessment | $6,680 |
| Building assessment | $23,960 |
| County | Bucks, PA |
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| Municipality | Lower Makefield Twp |
| Subdivision | Arborlea |
| Tax ID | 20-052-065 |
| Legal description | Arborlea Plan 2 Sec A Lot #3 75×200 |
| Census tract | 1055.052 |
| Last sale price | $350,000 |
| Last sale date | Jan 9, 2014 |
| Document number | 2014004992 |
| Owner occupied | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the asking price for 104 West Ferry Road?
The home is listed at $824,900. It is a Coming Soon listing in the Arborlea neighborhood of Yardley, PA 19067.
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What is the current listing status and when is the open house?
The property is currently listed as Coming Soon. A public open house is scheduled for Saturday, May 17 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Contact your agent for private showings.
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How many bedrooms and bathrooms does the home have?
The home offers 3 bedrooms plus a vaulted bonus space ideal as a fourth bedroom. There are 2 full baths and 1 half bath, including a Jack-and-Jill bath and an en suite primary bath.
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What is the square footage and lot size?
The home has 2,150 sq ft of above-grade finished living space across 2 stories, with a building footprint of 725 sq ft. The lot is 15,000 sq ft (0.34 acres), measuring 75 × 200 feet.
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When was the home built and what is its architectural style?
Built in 1928, the home is a rare French Normandy style residence featuring an ivy-draped exterior, Dutch door, architectural porte-cochere, copper canopy entry, exposed wood beams, plaster walls, and intricate hand-carved detail work.
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What school district serves this property?
The property falls within the award-winning Pennsbury School District for elementary, middle, and high school.
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What are the annual property taxes?
The 2025 annual property taxes total $7,615: County $841 · Municipal $764 · School $6,010. The total assessed value is $30,640.
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What county and municipality is this property in?
The property is located in Lower Makefield Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, within the Arborlea subdivision (Tax ID: 20-052-065).
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Does the home have a basement and a garage?
Yes — the home includes a full basement and a one-car carriage garage accessed via the porte-cochere, which also provides a secondary entrance to the kitchen.
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What utilities are available at the property?
The home is connected to all municipal utilities: public gas, public water, and public sewer.
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What is the zoning classification?
The property is zoned R2(residential) within Lower Makefield Township, consistent with single-family residential use.
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What was the last sale price and when did it sell?
The property last sold on January 9, 2014 for $350,000(deed recorded January 30, 2014, document #2014004992). The current asking price of $824,900 reflects substantial appreciation over that period.
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What is the neighborhood like and what is nearby?
The home is in the coveted Arborlea neighborhood of Yardley, PA. Nearby highlights include the historic Delaware Canal towpath, the Delaware River, commuter rail stations, local shopping, and easy access to major highways.
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Is there potential to expand the living space?
Yes — a third-level storage area above the vaulted bonus room offers genuine potential for additional finished space. The full basement is another opportunity for expansion or storage.
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What makes this home stand out from other listings in the area?
This 1928 French Normandy is a genuine rarity — no detail is mass-produced. Standout features include a one-of-a-kind copper canopy entry, hand-forged iron hardware, original plaster walls, intricate wood carvings, a coffered beam ceiling, a Juliet balcony, and storybook gardens — all within the top-rated Pennsbury School District, steps from the historic Delaware Canal.