Lower Makefield is a small town on the Delaware River
Make yourself at home in Lower Makefield, a leafy suburban township of Bucks County surrounded by the charming downtown of Yardley proper, located across the Delaware River from Trenton, New Jersey. Jackie Hillgrube, Realtor with Coldwell Banker Hearthside, has called Lower Makefield home for about 30 years. She says, “I call it Camelot. I feel it is perfection in every way you look at it. You get a small-town feel with a lovely mix of people. We’re close to everything and never have to deal with traffic.” Right by the river with a quaint downtown and relaxing parks, Lower Makefield makes it easy to enjoy the slow-paced nature of this beautiful Bucks County township.
Lower Makefield is a charming neighborhood full of outdoor recreation, shops, and homes.
Walk on the sidewalks and enjoy a sunny day in Yardley in Lower Makefield.
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Cape Cods and Craftsman-style homes fill subdivisions
The 18 square miles of Lower Makefield are primarily made up of subdivisions with various single-family homes among the township’s abundant greenery. You’ll find an array of housing styles on quarter to one-acre yards with plentiful trees that make you feel close to nature. On the lower end of pricing, you can get a mid-1900s home, such as a ranch-style house, Cape Cod or Colonial Revival, starting at $400,000, ranging up to $800,000 for some newly renovated properties. In other parts of Lower Makefield, you’ll find larger Craftsman-style houses with 3,000 to 5,000 square feet of living space, ranging from $750,000 to $1 million. A mix of each of these home styles can be found along River Road with front yard balconies overlooking the Delaware River. “We’re definitely a river town,” says Hillgrube, “Every third house, you’ll see a fishing boat and jet skis. And you can head out on the water right from the town’s boat ramp.”
There are a variety of housing options in Lower Makefield.
Clapboard homes are a common sight in Lower Makefield.
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Students attend highly rated Pennsbury schools
Students are divided between four elementary and three middle schools within the Pennsbury School District. Students at Quarry Hill Elementary, rated A by Niche, go on to the A-minus-rated Pennwood Middle School. Those who attend Edgewood Elementary feed into A-rated Charles H. Boehm Middle School, which scores an A-minus. And Makefield and Afton Elementary School students end up at William Penn Middle School. Makefield Elementary and William Penn Middle receive an A-minus; Afton Elementary earns an A. All students finish their degrees at Pennsbury High School, which has an A rating from Niche and is the largest high school in Bucks County. It is famous for its extravagant proms and was even awarded “Best Prom” by Readers Digest in 2004. Pennsbury proms have featured famous musicians like John Mayer, Maroon 5 and DJ Pauly D. In 2019, the high school’s prom broke the Guinness World Record for most lipstick kiss prints on a mural. Before each prom, students participate in a parade to celebrate the occasion.
Pennwood Middle School serves the children of Lower Makefield.
Pennsbury West High School is a four-year, comprehensive high school in Lower Makefield.
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Residents travel to Yardley for shops and restaurants
Lower Makefield is a primarily residential township, so locals typically head to Yardley to check out the independent shops and restaurants. Most are lined along a quarter-mile strip of Main Street, a charming spot with a small colonial village vibe. Continental Tavern is a local favorite for those in the mood for classic American food and beer. But before it was the town pub, it was known as the Continental Hotel, serving as a stop on the Underground Railroad. While dining, you can check out the several artifacts on the wall that were dug up from the secret tunnel below. You’ll find lots of other local restaurants nearby, including Vault Brewery, a popular gastropub featuring live jazz music. You’ll find even more in the township’s two shopping centers, where you can buy groceries and other household products from ShopRite or McCaffrey’s Food Market.
Yardley's mural adds a sense of community to Lower Makefield.
Shopping at McCaffrey's Supermarket in Lower Makefield.
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Shady Brook Farm and local parks host community events
Shady Brook Farm is the place to go for locally sourced produce. It’s also where folks frequently gather for weekly and seasonal events. Hillgrube says, “Every weekend, it’s a family gathering place with live music, farm-to-table food, homemade ice cream and so much more.” During FallFest, the farm is packed with people drinking hot cider, picking pumpkins and exploring the corn maze. Locals also enjoy getting spooked on the haunted hay ride during HorrorFest and being mesmerized by the drive-thru Holiday Light Show. Memorial Park is also known for hosting annual events, such as the Summer Food Truck Festival. The park is home to the Garden of Reflection, which honors all and local victims of 9/11. It offers a relaxing space to walk or jog along scenic paved trails and a playground and basketball court for kids to enjoy.
The 9/11 Memorial Garden of Reflection in Lower Makefield.
People ride their bikes on the Delaware River Canal Towpath in Lower Makefield.
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