New homes offer several advantages over resale properties:

• Modern floor plans with open living spaces
• Energy-efficient construction and systems
• Reduced maintenance costs
• Builder warranties
• Personalized finishes and upgrades
• Options for first-floor owner’s suites and aging-in-place features

For many relocators moving from New Jersey, New York, Maryland, and other higher-cost areas, Lancaster County’s combination of new homes, farmland views, and convenient access to major cities is especially attractive.

Lancaster Township & Manheim Township

The Lancaster area remains one of the county’s strongest new-construction markets. Communities from builders such as Keystone Custom Homes, EGStoltzfus, Charter Homes, and others continue to expand throughout the Lancaster suburbs.

Popular locations include:

• Lime Spring area
• Stoner Farm area
• Overlook area
• Greenfield district
• East Hempfield Township

These neighborhoods appeal to buyers seeking convenient access to shopping, healthcare, and major employers.

Lititz

Lititz consistently ranks among the most desirable places to live in Pennsylvania. New communities continue to emerge around the borough while preserving access to its charming downtown, parks, and restaurants.

Custom builders are also active throughout Warwick Township, allowing buyers to build on privately owned lots outside traditional developments.

Mount Joy & Elizabethtown

The western portion of Lancaster County continues to see steady growth.

Popular reasons buyers choose these communities include:

• Convenient access to Harrisburg
• Amtrak service
• Growing local dining and shopping options
• Larger lot opportunities

Notable developments include communities around Florin Hill and surrounding growth corridors.

Ephrata, Denver & Cocalico Area

Northern Lancaster County remains popular with buyers seeking:

• More rural settings
• Larger homesites
• Access to both Lancaster and Reading
• Lower-density neighborhoods

Builders continue to add single-family homes and townhome communities throughout the region.

Ephrata, Denver & Cocalico Area

Northern Lancaster County remains popular with buyers seeking:

• More rural settings
• Larger homesites
• Access to both Lancaster and Reading
• Lower-density neighborhoods

Builders continue to add single-family homes and townhome communities throughout the region.

New Construction in Lebanon County

Many Lancaster-area buyers are now expanding their search into Lebanon County, where larger homesites and competitive pricing can often be found.

Annville

Annville has become one of the region’s most sought-after growth areas.

Reasons buyers love Annville:

• Charming downtown atmosphere
• Proximity to Hershey
• Lebanon Valley College
• Easy access to Route 422 and I-81

Builders continue to introduce new communities in and around Annville, including expanding townhome and single-family developments. Recent announcements include additional growth near existing Annville communities.

Lebanon

The Lebanon market offers a wide variety of options ranging from townhomes to estate-style homes.

Communities continue to expand throughout the area, including neighborhoods featuring larger homesites and customizable floor plans.

Myerstown & Newmanstown

These communities have become increasingly popular for buyers seeking:

• More land
• Rural views
• Lower traffic
• Convenient access to Lancaster, Lebanon, and Berks Counties

New developments continue to emerge throughout the corridor.

Not every buyer wants to live in a planned subdivision. Fortunately, several respected builders serve Lancaster and Lebanon Counties with build-on-your-lot programs.

Rotelle Studio(e)

Rotelle Studio(e) is one of Pennsylvania’s best-known custom home builders. Rotelle specializes in designing and building homes on privately owned land and offers a wide range of customizable floor plans. Their design center helps buyers personalize everything from layout to finishes.

Ideal for:

• Buyers who already own land
• Family land transfers
• Estate lots
• Fully custom homes

Landmark Homes

Landmark Homes offers both planned communities and build-on-your-own-lot options throughout Lancaster, Lebanon, Berks, York, Dauphin, and Cumberland Counties. Buyers can customize existing plans or create more personalized designs.

Keystone Custom Homes

Keystone Custom Homes is one of the largest builders in the region and provides both community and build-on-your-land opportunities throughout Central Pennsylvania.

Garman Builders

Garman Builders has become known for its high-quality construction and thoughtfully designed communities throughout Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. The company also offers custom home solutions in select situations.

EGStoltzfus Homes

EGStoltzfus Homes continues to be one of Lancaster County’s most respected local builders, offering both community homes and custom building opportunities.

Builder Links

• Rotelle Studio(e)
• Landmark Homes
• Keystone Custom Homes
• EGStoltzfus Homes

These builders offer varying levels of customization, including building on privately owned land and custom-design opportunities.