At The Villas at Regents Glen, a home may have roughly 1,265 square feet, or about 2,100. That’s a difference of more than 800 square feet, or roughly two-thirds more living space, inside a 68-home 55+ community.
That isn’t a rounding difference. It’s two distinct home sizes and lifestyles sharing one clubhouse and one pond. If you tour one home and assume you’ve seen the whole community, you could miss the option that fits you better.
The community was built by Granor Price in 2002, just off Byberry Road near Mechanicsville in Bensalem. It’s close to the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-95, and minutes from Parx Casino and Racetrack. Recent prices have typically been in the high $300,000s to mid $400,000s, depending on the home’s type, size, condition, and updates. Verify the price, square footage, and fee for the specific home you’re considering.
The value story: established homes, practical amenities
For buyers comparing 55 plus communities in Bucks County, PA, Regents Glen can offer a comparatively accessible entry point. The price reflects the community’s age, one-car garages, and modest amenity package, not necessarily a problem with a particular home.
You’re looking at an established resale community, not new construction. Buyers who want a brand-new home, two-car garage, extensive amenities, or a gated entrance will generally need to look at other options, and be prepared to pay more.
Regents Glen is near major roads, with Parx just a few minutes away. That location may suit you if convenient driving routes matter. It’s not a substitute for checking your own regular trips, though: visit at the times you expect to travel and see how the location works for you.
The townhomes and quads: a true downsize
The townhomes and quad-style homes are approximately 1,265 to 1,518 square feet, typically with two or three bedrooms, a one-car garage, and a basement. Some basements are finished.
This size may suit you if you’re leaving a 2,500-square-foot colonial and want less space to heat, clean, and maintain, but still want a basement for storage or hobbies.
The basement can make a big difference. It may hold seasonal items you’re not ready to part with, or provide room for a den, office, or hobby area. But finished space varies from home to home. Check permits, ceiling height, egress, and any history of moisture before counting that area as useful living space.
The trade-offs are straightforward:
- A smaller bedroom count may feel tight if you host overnight guests often.
- The one-car garage means your second vehicle will likely be parked in the driveway.
- A basement adds useful space, but it does not make the main floor larger or eliminate stairs.
If you’re comparing retirement communities in Bucks County, PA, think about your actual routine: where you’ll work, store belongings, host family, and spend most of your day. The best choice is not automatically the largest or smallest home. It’s the one that fits the way you live.
The twins and detached singles: right-size without giving up as much
The larger twins and detached single homes offer approximately 2,000 to 2,100 square feet, along with a basement and one-car garage. They may fit a “lateral mover”. Someone who wants the low-maintenance benefits of community living without giving up as much space.
This option can make sense if you want:
- A genuine home office that isn’t also the guest room.
- More room when children or grandchildren visit.
- Space for hobbies, entertaining, or furniture you plan to keep.
- A smaller yard and exterior-maintenance responsibilities without a major reduction in interior space.
The one-car garage deserves special attention here. Buyers sometimes expect a larger home to come with more parking. At Regents Glen, the larger square footage does not mean a two-car garage. Measure your vehicles and check the driveway before you make an offer.
The community’s model sheet mirrors the Chancellor’s Glen plan. You can review the floor plan here, then compare it with the exact home. A plan is useful for orientation, but it does not confirm a particular home’s current layout, upgrades, or measured square footage.
The pond, clubhouse, and monthly fee
A tranquil pond with a fountain greets you at the entrance. The clubhouse has a fitness center, library, card room, and outdoor patio.
It is a pleasant, modest amenity package, not a resort. There is no pool, tennis, or gated entrance. Recent reports put the homeowners association fee at approximately $280 to $300 per month, covering lawn care, snow removal, and exterior maintenance. The precise amount and coverage should be confirmed for the home and association documents.
As you review the fee, ask what “exterior maintenance” means for the specific home type. In a mixed community, responsibility for items such as roofs and siding may differ between townhomes and twins. Get the answer in writing rather than assuming the association handles every exterior repair.
What to inspect in a 24-year-old community
Regents Glen was built in 2002. That does not tell you the condition of any individual home, but it does mean you should investigate the age and service history of its major components. An inspection is important, and these are useful questions to raise with your inspector, seller, and association:
- Roof: What are the roof’s age and material? Ask for documentation. If it may be original, have its condition assessed and consider it in your offer.
- Heating and cooling: Ask for service records and check the manufacture date of each unit. Don’t infer age from appearance.
- Water heater and basement: Find out the water heater’s age. Ask about past moisture, sump pumps, drainage, grading, and any water intrusion.
- Windows: Check each window for failed seals, fogging, drafts, and operation.
- Association finances: Request the current budget, reserve study, fee history for the last three years, and information about recent, pending, or proposed special assessments.
- Maintenance responsibilities: Confirm what the association covers and what owners maintain. Ask specifically about roofs and siding for the home type you’re buying.
- Finished basement: Ask whether the work was permitted and appears in public records. Check ceiling height, egress, and moisture history. Two finished basements may not offer the same usable space.
- Garage and driveway: Bring your vehicle measurements. Confirm that your car fits the one-car garage and that your second vehicle can be parked comfortably.
If you’re selling a home here, be thoughtful about pre-sale projects. We generally recommend skipping improvements that cost more than 1% of the home’s value and are expected to return less than 75% of their cost. Depending on the issue, a repair credit may be a more practical solution than a costly renovation.
Who may, and may not, fit Regents Glen?
It may fit you if budget is important, you want a genuine downsize or a lateral move, and you value a modest HOA fee and a manageable amenity package. You should also be comfortable buying a resale home and doing careful due diligence.
It may not fit you if you need two-car garage parking, a pool or tennis, a gated entrance, new construction, or a genuinely one-level home with no stairs. Confirm the layout in person; “55+” does not automatically mean stair-free.
Because the community has just 68 homes, the number of homes for sale at any given time can be limited. If Regents Glen is on your list, ask us about homes that may be coming to market and whether a waiting list is available. We’re more than willing to compare a townhome and a twin side by side and review the HOA documents with you.
For more community details, visit our Villas at Regents Glen page. Call 215-757-7257 or email info@buckscountyboomers.com to talk through your options. We are not affiliated with the community’s homeowners association.
Prices, fees, square footage, and maintenance responsibilities can vary by home and should be verified before you make a decision.