Holland and Richboro at a glance
Holland and Richboro are two of the communities in Northampton Township, a Bucks County township of about 39,900 people, according to the 2020 Census, that dates to 1722. (The township notes the old names: Addisville is Richboro, and Rocksville is Holland.) The draw is Council Rock schools, established neighborhoods, and Tyler State Park next door, about 25 to 30 minutes from Karen’s Dresher office. In September 2026, Zillow’s typical single-family home value was about $729,000 in Richboro and about $595,000 in Holland.
Schools
Northampton Township is in the Council Rock School District, about 10,400 students, and Council Rock High School South is in Holland. U.S. News ranked Council Rock High School South 73rd and Council Rock High School North 30th in Pennsylvania in its 2026-27 list. The Holland ZIP, 18966, also covers Upper Southampton Township in the Centennial School District, so confirm the municipality for each Holland address. The Council Rock School District page has more.
Daily life
- Tyler State Park: about 1,711 acres along Neshaminy Creek, with trails, the Spring Garden Mill home of the Langhorne Players, and the Tyler Park Center for the Arts.
- Community events: the Northampton Day festival is held each fall in Richboro.
Homes and prices
Northampton’s housing is mostly single-family homes, with a median year built of 1980 and an owner-occupancy rate of about 94 percent, according to the Census. In Richboro’s ZIP 18954, Zillow’s typical single-family home value was about $729,000 in September 2026, with the most expensive third of homes valued at about $968,000 and above. In Holland’s ZIP 18966 it was about $595,000, with the least expensive third of homes valued at about $410,000 and below.
Getting around
- To Philadelphia: Center City is about 36 minutes from Holland and 45 minutes from Richboro by car, without traffic. SEPTA’s nearest stations are on the West Trenton Line, such as Langhorne and Woodbourne.
- To New York: NJ Transit’s Trenton station is about 25 minutes from Holland and 33 minutes from Richboro.
- To Dresher: about 25 to 30 minutes.
Things to know before you buy
- Taxes: the Council Rock School District rate is 149.9692 mills for 2026-27, up 3.5 percent. Northampton Township’s 2026 rate is 35.25 mills, and Bucks County’s is 29.65 mills. The transfer tax totals 2 percent. Bucks County assesses on an old base year, so ask for the actual bill.
- No township resale inspection: Northampton does not inspect or certify residential resales.
- Check the ZIP: a Holland 18966 address may be in Upper Southampton and the Centennial School District.
Working with Karen in Holland and Richboro
Karen Langsfeld helps buyers compare Northampton’s neighborhoods with Newtown, Langhorne, and Huntingdon Valley, and helps sellers price against the sales that truly compare.
Reach Karen directly at (215) 495-2914 or through the contact page.