553 Mine Hill Road
DURHAM, PA 18039
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,600 sqft
- ~12 acre lot
- $345 per sqft
- 1954 build
This romantic Bucks County hideaway is set amidst verdant forest on a sheltered bluff with mesmerizing views of the Delaware River and pastoral vistas beyond. The environs are magical and the home's artistic design and perfect position take full advantage of its surroundings. The bucolic 12 acres are a perfect haven for wildlife. Extensive walking paths invite you to explore the acreage, watch the seasons change and pick a bouquet of wildflowers to accompany your dinner with vegetables from your garden, eggs from your chickens and fruit from your orchard. At first approach, the cottage exterior evokes the English countryside. Cozy up with a book, a fire, a cup of tea and you'll lose your sense of time. Inside, these charms are compounded, as each turn reveals delightful architectural details & a charming ambiance. The great room offers soaring ceilings, double-sided fireplace, oversized windows and antique hand-hewn beams. Wide-plank honey-colored hardwood floors from trees harvested on the property run throughout the home. Granite counters and gas range adorn the kitchen that opens to the wrap around deck for front-row views of the majestic Delaware as it ripples below. Two bedrooms and a full bath complete the first level. A vaulted master suite sits privately on the upper level with tree-top views of eagles soaring over the river. A walk-out lower level offers a 3rd full bath, sitting room and family room all steps away from the patio with sauna and hot tub while the inground pool also offers privacy. For the guests who visit, and will never want to leave, there is an independent guest house with ample space, woodstove, laundry and separate driveway entrance. Riverbend Cottage is positioned at the end of a meandering drive with easy access to New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia but from this vantage point you are in a world of your own This property is being sold as is.
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Last updated Apr 10, 2025
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MLS# PABU2091826 —
The Building
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Year Built:1954
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Year Built Source:Assessor
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Roof:Asbestos Shingle
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New Construction:No
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Construction Materials:Frame
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Structure Type:Detached
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Architectural Style:Cottage, French, Tudor
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Levels:3
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Accessibility Features:None
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Foundation Details:Concrete Perimeter
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Basement:Yes
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Basement Type:Daylight, Full, Improved, Walkout Level, Windows
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Building Winterized:No
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Total SqFt Source:Estimated
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Total Below Grade SqFt:800
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Total Below Grade SqFt Source:Estimated
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Above Grade Finished Area Units:Square Feet
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Above Grade Unfinished Area Units:Square Feet
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Above Grade Finished SqFt:1900
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Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:Estimated
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Above Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:Estimated
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Below Grade Finished Area Units:Square Feet
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Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:Square Feet
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Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:Estimated
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Below Grade Finished SqFt:700
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Below Grade Unfinished SqFt:100
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Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:Estimated
Interior
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Interior Features:Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Primary Bath(s), Sauna, Stove - Wood, WhirlPool/HotTub
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Room List:Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
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Flooring Type:Hardwood
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Fireplace:Yes
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Fireplaces:1
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Fireplace Features:Double Sided, Wood
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Living Area SqFt Source:Estimated
Room Dimensions
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Total SqFt:2700
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Living Area SqFt:2,600 Sqft
Financial & Terms
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Sale Type:Standard
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Possession:61-90 Days CD
Location
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Directions:Route 611 to Lehnenberg Road, bear Right onto Mine Hill Road, Right onto Lenape Lane. Follow lane up hill staying straight on lane to the end
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Cross Street:Lehnenberg Road
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Latitude:40.57432348
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Longitude:-75.19509887
The Property
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Property Type:Residential
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Lot Size Units:Square Feet
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Lot Size Acres:12.40
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Lot Size Source:Assessor
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Lot Size Dimensions:0.00 x 0.00
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Lot Dimensions Source:Assessor
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Lot Features:Not In Development, Partly Wooded, Private, Trees/Wooded
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Lot SqFt:539,926 Sqft
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Additional Parcels:No
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Zoning:RP
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View:River, Trees/Woods
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Outdoor Living Structures:Deck(s), Wrap Around
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Other Structures:Above Grade, Below Grade
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Waterview:Yes
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Waterfront:No
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Water Oriented:Yes
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Water Access:No
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Water Body Type:River
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Navigable Water:No
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Tidal Water:No
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Land Use Code:1058
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Ground Rent Exists:No
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Riparian Rights:No
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (802) 730-3300
- Office phone:
- (610) 346-8811
Taxes
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Tax ID Number:11-005-050-001
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Tax Year:2025
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Tax Lot:050-001
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Tax Annual Amount:$5,111
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Tax Assessed Value:$33,050
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Year Assessed:2025
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School Tax:3939.0
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County Tax:907.00
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City/Town Tax:264.00
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Total Taxes Payment Frequency:Annually
Beds
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Bedrooms:3
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Bedrooms Main Level:2
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Upper Level Bedrooms:1
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Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:1
Baths
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Total Baths:3
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Full Baths:3
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Main Level Baths:1.00
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Main Level Full Baths:1
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Upper Level Full Baths:1
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Lower Level Full Baths:1
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Upper Level Total Baths:1
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Upper Level Total Baths:1.00
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All Lower Levels Total Baths:1
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Lower Level Total Baths:1.00
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Upper Level Full Baths:1
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Lower Level Full Baths:1
Heating & Cooling
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Cooling Type:Ductless/Mini-Split
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Central Air:No
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Cooling Fuel:Electric
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Heating:Yes
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Heating Type:Baseboard - Hot Water
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Heating Fuel:Oil
Utilities
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Utilities:Under Ground
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Sewer/Septic:On Site Septic
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Hot Water:S/W Changeover
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Water Source:Well
Appliances
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Appliances:Dishwasher, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Gas
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Laundry Type:Lower Floor
Schools
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School District Name:Palisades
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School District Source:Listing Agent
The Community
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Senior Community:No
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Exterior Features:Hot Tub, Outbuilding(s)
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Pool:Yes - Personal
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Pool Features:Concrete, In Ground
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Spa:No
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HOA:No
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Condo/Coop Association:No
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Municipal Trash:No
Parking
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Total Garage and Parking Spaces:2
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Garage:No
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Type of Parking:Detached Carport, Driveway
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Parking Features:Crushed Stone
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# of Detached Carport Spaces:2
Extra Units
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Vacation Rental:No
Monthly cost estimate

Asking price
$899,000
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Mortgage
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$4,813
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Taxes | $425 |
Insurance | $247 |
Utilities | $368 See report |
Total | $5,853/mo.* |
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Walk Score®
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Soundscore™
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Air Pollution Index
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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4/7/25
Apr 7, 2025
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Listed / Active | BRIGHT | $899,000 |