diff --git a/home/models.py b/home/models.py
index 21c24f6ab..9d856477f 100644
--- a/home/models.py
+++ b/home/models.py
@@ -447,7 +447,9 @@ def is_complete(self, request):
 
     @property
     def top_level_section(self):
-        return self.get_ancestors().filter(depth=4).first().specific
+        ancestor = self.get_ancestors().filter(depth=4).first()
+        return ancestor.specific if ancestor else None
+
 
     @property
     def offline_urls(self):