If you own a home in Newtown, Langhorne or Bensalem, you probably get mail every week from agents who want to list it. I'd like to earn your call the honest way: by telling you how selling in lower and central Bucks County actually works, what the numbers look like, and what to expect from the process.
I'm Jerry Mac with Keller Williams Realty. I have 23 years in the business, and I'm licensed in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. I work just across the river, so Bucks County is part of my everyday market, not a stretch.
Three Towns, Three Different Markets
These towns sit within a short drive of each other, but they do not price alike, and they do not share a school district. That matters when we set your price.
| Town | Typical recent median sale price* | School district |
|---|---|---|
| Newtown | Roughly $630,000 to $730,000 | Council Rock |
| Langhorne | Roughly $570,000 to $600,000 | Neshaminy |
| Bensalem | Roughly $410,000 to $425,000 | Bensalem Township |
*Public market reports published in 2026 by several data sources, which differ because they count different areas and property types. For comparison, the Bucks County Association of Realtors reported a countywide median of about $546,000 in May 2026. These are ranges to give you a sense of the market, not a valuation of your home. School district depends on your exact address, so please confirm it with the district.
Your home is not a median. A renovated four-bedroom on a quiet street and a dated three-bedroom on a busy road can sell for very different prices in the same town. That is why I price from the sales closest to your house, not from a town-wide average.
Selling in Newtown
Newtown covers Newtown Borough and Newtown Township, and the price range is wide: historic homes near the borough, newer neighborhoods in the township and larger properties on bigger lots. Most Newtown addresses are in the Council Rock School District, and buyers pay close attention to it. Because the range is so wide, the comparable sales you choose make a big difference. I look at your street, your neighborhood and your style of home before suggesting a list price.
Selling in Langhorne
Langhorne is a mix of the small boroughs of Langhorne and Langhorne Manor and the surrounding townships, and many of those addresses share a Langhorne mailing address. Homes there have been selling quickly in recent reports, and buyers often compare Langhorne with nearby towns in both Bucks County and Burlington County, New Jersey. The mailing address and the municipality are not always the same thing, so I confirm the township, tax bill and school district for your exact property before we list.
Selling in Bensalem
Bensalem is a large township with a more affordable price point than Newtown or Langhorne, a mix of neighborhoods and easy access to I-95, the PA Turnpike, Route 1 and SEPTA's Trenton Line. That access brings in buyers from Philadelphia, Northeast Philadelphia and South Jersey. In a price range like this, condition and presentation can matter as much as location, so I'll walk through your home with you before we decide what is worth fixing and what is not.
What Pennsylvania Sellers Need to Know
- Seller's Property Disclosure. Pennsylvania law requires most sellers of one-to-four-unit residential homes to complete a written disclosure of known material defects and give it to the buyer before the agreement of sale is signed. If you know about a past or present problem, disclose it. It protects you.
- Lead paint. Homes built before 1978 carry federal lead-based paint disclosure requirements.
- Realty transfer tax. In most of Bucks County the combined realty transfer tax is 2% of the sale price, made up of 1% to the state and 1% to the municipality and school district. It is commonly split between buyer and seller, but the split is negotiable and written into the agreement of sale. Your settlement company will confirm the exact figures for your municipality.
- Municipal resale requirements. Many Pennsylvania municipalities require a resale or use-and-occupancy certificate or inspection before settlement. The rules differ from township to township and borough to borough, so I check yours before we list so there are no surprises.
- The agreement of sale. Pennsylvania uses a standard agreement of sale with contingencies for inspections, financing and appraisal. Pennsylvania does not use New Jersey's three-day attorney review, although many sellers choose to have an attorney review the paperwork.
- Timeline. A typical sale takes roughly 30 to 60 days from signed agreement to settlement, depending on the buyer's financing and any municipal requirements.
- Taxes on your gain. Federal and Pennsylvania tax rules on the sale of a home can be complicated. Please talk to your accountant. I am a Realtor, not a tax advisor.
For a broader look at selling in Pennsylvania, see my post on selling in Philadelphia or Bucks County.
How I Price and Prepare Your Home
- Walk-through. We look at the home together, inside and out.
- Comparable sales. I study recent closed sales close to you, plus homes currently for sale that you will be competing with.
- A price range and a plan. I give you a realistic range with the reasoning behind it, and a short list of repairs and touch-ups worth doing before photos. My pricing guide and what-to-fix-first guide walk through the same thinking.
- Marketing built around your home. Your home gets its own marketing, not a template:
- Professional photos.
- A video tour and walkthrough, so buyers can see how your home flows before they ever drive over.
- A custom landing page for your specific address, a one-page website just for your home with the photos, the video, the details and an easy way for buyers to ask questions or book a showing.
- Social media promotion. Your home is posted on social media and promoted to buyers beyond the Philadelphia area, including buyers in North Jersey and New York who are looking to relocate and are used to higher prices.
- MLS exposure on Bright MLS, plus my website and my Keller Williams network.
- Offers and negotiation. I help you compare offers on more than price: financing, contingencies, timing and the buyer's strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you licensed to sell homes in Pennsylvania?
Yes. I am licensed in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania, so I can list and sell homes in Newtown, Langhorne, Bensalem and the rest of Bucks County.
Who pays the transfer tax when selling in Bucks County?
The combined realty transfer tax in most of Bucks County is 2% of the sale price. It is commonly split between buyer and seller, but the split is negotiable and set in the agreement of sale.
Do I have to give the buyer a seller's disclosure in Pennsylvania?
In most one-to-four-unit residential sales, yes. You must disclose known material defects in writing before the agreement of sale is signed.
How long does it take to sell a house in Bucks County?
Once you have a signed agreement of sale, settlement usually takes roughly 30 to 60 days, depending on the buyer's financing and any municipal requirements.
Which school district am I in?
Newtown is generally Council Rock, Langhorne and Langhorne Manor are Neshaminy, and Bensalem is the Bensalem Township School District. Mailing addresses can cross district lines, so please confirm your exact address with the district.
Will my home get its own video and website?
Yes. I make a video tour and walkthrough of your home and a custom landing page for your specific address, so buyers can see it all in one place.
Thinking About Selling?
Call me for a no-pressure conversation about what your home could sell for and what it would take to get there. There is no charge and no obligation.
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Jerry Mac | Keller Williams Realty
Phone: 856-220-1874
Website: www.southjerseyrealty.com
Market figures come from public 2026 market reports and vary by source, area and property type. Tax, transfer tax and municipal requirements change, so please confirm details with your accountant, attorney, settlement company and municipality. This is general information, not legal or tax advice.