Northampton Township is a family-oriented area with numerous parks, local creeks and a variety of attractions northeast of Philadelphia. European settlers first moved to the area in the 18th century, establishing a farming community with a few mills, small stores and churches. Today, nearly 40,000 residents make up four main sections of a township that has expanded to include parks, trails and recreational facilities. “The township’s been around for a long time,” says Diane Rodgers, a lifelong resident and a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Hearthside. “There’s always something to do, there’s always something going on.”
Customers gather outside 59 Almhouse in Northampton Township.
Schofield Ford Covered Bridge shows historic woodwork from Bucks County’s past.
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Tyler State Park offers 1,711 acres of recreation, with more nearby
A few miles east, Tyler State Park spans 1,711 acres and has a 36-hole disc golf course, sports fields and miles of walking trails. Public docks by the park's main picnic area provide canoe and kayak access to Neshaminy Creek, which is often fished for bluegill and smallmouth bass. The Tyler Park Center for the Arts hosts workshops and craft shows in a renovated barn. Nearby, the Northampton Valley Country Club's 18-hole golf course is open to the public. Other recreational facilities include Northampton Township Municipal Park, which has a playground, a butterfly garden and pickleball courts, and the Northampton Township Recreation Center, which offers yoga and Zumba classes. To the south, the 65-acre Churchville Nature Center is home to gardens and trails, and in nearby Trevose, TreeTrails Adventures offers zip lines, climbing platforms and ropes courses.
Neshaminy Creek winds past Schofield Ford Covered Bridge in historic Bucks County.
A paved path allows biking and walking through Tyler State Park.
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Townhomes, condos and single-family homes that include custom builds
Homes vary in style and size across the township’s subdivisions. “There’s something for everyone,” Rodgers says. “You’ve got everything from condos, townhomes and single-family homes. It runs a gamut.” One-bedroom condos and townhomes start at $230,000, while newer three-bedroom units can sell for up to $805,000. Single-family homes feature rambler, Colonial, traditional, Cape Cod and contemporary styles. Smaller houses start at around $405,000, while larger residences can run slightly over $900,000. More elaborate custom homes on larger lots sell for between $1 million to $2 million.
Stone and brick Colonial home adds character to Northampton Township neighborhoods.
Landscaped yards complement Colonial homes in Northampton Township neighborhoods.
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A ratings for schools in the Council Rock School District
The township is primarily zoned for the Council Rock School District, which earns an A from Niche and serves over 10,000 students. Richboro Elementary School scores an A-minus and has a support program that rewards students for good behavior. Holland Middle School also has an A-minus rating and features student activities such as skiing and snowboarding. The A-rated Council Rock High School South campus offers advanced placement courses and an accelerated college program. Bucks County Community College is north of Tyler State Park and offers more than 90 associate degree programs.
Holland Middle School offers student programs in Northampton Township.
Richboro Elementary School provides A-rated programs in Northampton Township.
Council Rock High School South offers advanced courses in Northampton Township.
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Multiple shopping centers and restaurants in Richboro
A handful of restaurants and shopping centers are mainly concentrated in Richboro. Crossroads Plaza is anchored by an Acme market, and it also has a Steak and Hoagie Factory location serving up Philly cheesesteaks. Addisville Commons is home to a Fine Wine & Good Spirits shop, a Wawa convenience store, and The Irish Horne Bar and Restaurant, which offers 20 beers on tap. Giuseppe’s Pizza shares its name with a local pizza restaurant that’s served the area since 1978. Richboro Plaza has a Giant supermarket and a couple of salons and medical offices. There are also local farms like Tanner Brothers Dairy that sell produce, dairy and baked goods. There are many more restaurants farther east in the Village Shires Shopping Center, including El Barrio Cantina & Tequila Bar, which offers birria tacos, chimichangas, and fig and bacon guacamole.
Cava and Bath & Body Works are located in Richboro shopping center.
Newtown Farmers Market offers fresh produce and specialty goods from local vendors.
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Food trucks and free rides at Northampton Day Festival
In addition to seasonal holiday events and food drives held throughout the year, the township also holds the Northampton Day Festival in the fall. Food trucks roll into Richboro and offer everything from barbecue to seafood, and there are free rides and inflatables for little kids. It also features live music and dance routines, along with a talent show that awards prizes to the top performers.
Highway access and a SEPTA rail line nearby
There are multiple highways close to the township, including Interstate 276 and Pennsylvania Route 132 to the south and U.S. Route 1 and Pennsylvania Route 413 to the east. “It’s centrally located,” Rodgers says. “It’s very commutable and has easy access to the mountains, the East Coast and New York.” Bucks County Transport provides public transportation throughout the area, including to the 24-hour St. Mary Medical Center, which is around 6 miles east. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority operates a rail station about 4 miles south in Warminster that has trains to Philadelphia, which is home to the closest international airport.
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