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Listing description

Welcome to 17 Sassafras Drive, a stone front split level on a quiet street in Northampton Township, in the heart of the Council Rock School District. Families spend years trying to get into this district, and this one sits on nearly half an acre in a neighborhood people rarely leave once they land in it. One family lived here since 1977. Now it is ready for yours. Step through the double front doors into a bright foyer and you get a sense of the house right away. Built well and cared for, with real bones and a layout that works. What makes this one different is the chance to put your own stamp on it. Choose your own flooring, your own colors, your own finishes, and build equity while you are at it. Opportunities like this in Council Rock do not come around often. The kitchen is beautiful. Cherry cabinets, granite counters, tumbled tile backsplash, stainless appliances, recessed lighting. A granite peninsula gives you a place to pull up a stool for coffee, and a second granite counter at table height turns into the spot everyone gathers around when you have people over. Sliders open right off the kitchen to the deck, so summer dinners barely have to travel. That deck looks out over the best part of the property. Nearly half an acre, level, fenced, framed by mature shade trees. Room for a garden, a swing set, a fire pit, a dog with somewhere to run, and still plenty of lawn left over. Yards like this are getting harder to find. Upstairs are three comfortable bedrooms, including a primary with its own full bath and double closets. Two and a half baths in all, plus central air, an attached garage, and a full basement with laundry, workshop space, and storage. Council Rock schools, an established Bucks County neighborhood, minutes to shopping and commuting routes, and a yard you will actually use.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2 full · 1 half
Living area
1,448 sq ft
Heating
Other
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Split Level
Year built
1973

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.46 acres (20,038 sq ft)
Garage
1 space

Financial

Price / sq ft
$311
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PABU2129268
County
Bucks County
School district
Council Rock
Days on NookLocal
2 days

Interior features

Appliances
Stove, Dryer, Disposal
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Carpet
Interior features
Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
Fireplace
1
Fireplace type
Wood
Basement
Unfinished
Laundry
Basement
Levels
2
Accessibility
None
Security
Intercom

Exterior & construction

Construction
Frame
Foundation
Block
Patio & porch
Deck(s), Patio(s)

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Oil
Cooling fuel
Electric
Hot water
Electric
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Electric Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

Parking

Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway
Garage type
Other
Total spaces
5
Driveway spaces
4

Community

Subdivision
WILLOW GREENE

Lot & zoning

Zoning
R2

Included in the sale

Possession
Settlement, 0-30 Days CD

Price history

DateEventPrice
Aug 20, 2026Listed for sale$450,000

Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.

The NookLocal estimate

Estimated value

$484,000

Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.

About this estimate

Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Bucks County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.

Current list price
$450,000
County assessment implies
$600,000
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$5,865/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
49 SURREY DR, CHURCHVILLE, PA 18966June 2026$635,0003/21,448$634,965
143 MERRY DELL, CHURCHVILLE, PA 18966May 2026$575,0003/21,474$556,714
34 ACORN DR, SOUTHAMPTON, PA 18966November 2025$605,0003/21,474$620,330
120 W GEORGIANNA DR, RICHBORO, PA 18954May 2026$545,0003/21,456$555,538
9 W BUTTONWOOD DR, CHURCHVILLE, PA 18966June 2025$567,0003/21,427$594,454
40 CASEY RD, SOUTHAMPTON, PA 18966August 2026$525,0003/11,472$556,133

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$5,865 / year

$489 per month

MLS shows (2026)

$7,219

-18.8% at current rates

School tax

COUNCIL ROCK · 144.90 mills (2025-26)

$4,869

County tax

Bucks County · 29.65 mills (2026)

$996

Municipal tax

Not reported in the MLS feed

Assessment note:this home appears assessed above what its asking price implies at the county's common level ratio. The next owner may have a case for an assessment appeal worth roughly $1,466/year.

Recomputed from the county assessment ($33,600, 1972 base year) × current millage. School millage is from the latest year certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (2025-26); districts adopt the next year's budgets each June, and we update when the state certifies the statewide file in the fall. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2026 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only. Verify with Bucks County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$90,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$2,879/mo

Principal & interest
$2,259
Property taxes (current rates)
$489
Home insurance (est.)
$131

Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.

Area statistics

School district

Council Rock

Academic index
77.1/100
Graduation rate
97.8%
PSSA ELA proficient
68.8%
PSSA Math proficient
67.9%

2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.

Safety data

Bucks County crime & safety numbers →

County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.

Property taxes

Bucks County taxes, explained →

Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.

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Data last updated: August 22, 2026 at 2:04 AM EDT

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