Our area has a lot to offer when it comes to outdoor public spaces. There are lots of parks in Lancaster County, there’s hiking, walking trails, and more. Spending time outside can do wonders, whether it’s for exercise, play, or leisure. Come by yourself or bring friends along!
This is post #2 in a series where we highlight the spaces available throughout the county, let’s talk about what you can find in Manheim Township!
Community Park (209 Petersburg Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601)- 33.5 acres with outdoor pavilions available for rent (one with a kitchen!), softball field, basketball court, two volleyball courts, playgrounds, and four horseshoe pits.
Landis Woods (2369 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601)- 70 acres with a focus on preservation! Enjoy the hiking paths and the small museum inside the Boettcher House Environmental Education Center. You can also rent the house for special events!
Jaycee Park (1031 Edgemoor Ct, Lancaster, PA 17601)- small neighborhood park with a stream, grills, picnic tables, talk tubes, slide, shaded picnic areas, and more!
Overlook Community Campus (301 Golf Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601)- this is a one stop shop! Within 140 acres, this space includes a pool, golf course, mini golf course, library, skating rink, disk golf course, playgrounds, dog park, and restaurants.
Municipal Park (304 Clay Rd, Lititz, PA 17543)- plenty of room for sports! This park has four soccer fields, two softball fields, and a batting cage. Also located here is the police building, ambulance association, and of course, the Township’s Municipal Building.
Skyline Park (245 Eden Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601)- home to Skyline Pool (also open to people outside of the Township!), a walkway/bikeway, lighted football field, basketball court, and volleyball court.
Reidenbaugh Park (1001 Buckwalter Rd Lititz, PA 17543)- part of Reidenbaugh Elementary School, this space is focused on sports! Four tennis courts, one volleyball court, one basketball court, two softball fields, playground, paved walking trail, and more!
Photo credit: Brian Skuzinski
Stoner Park (1280 Winchester Dr, Lancaster, PA 17601)- complete with a walkway/bikeway path wrapping around the outside of the park, this space has eight exercise stations, soccer fields, volleyball court, basketball court, and a playground.
Perelman Park (1996 Landis Valley Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601)- bring your kayaks and canoes to enjoy the Conestoga River! Or take a walk along the nature trail and visit the butterfly garden in the summer months.
You may have seen a pretty unique Downtown Lititz home from 1869 on my Facebook or Instagram- that was one of our listings (now pending of course!) and I knew we just had to ask the Lititz Historical Foundation to get the background on it!
225 N Broad St image Copyright Dan Williams Photography
The Lititz Historical Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the rich history of Lititz. They also have the Lititz Museum and Johannes Mueller House, which are home to artifacts, exhibits, family heirlooms, and more.
You can support the foundation by becoming a member or purchasing a ticket for a guided tour of the Mueller House or their 2023 Lititz Departed Spirits Tour this October!
The amazing volunteers there pulled together an extensive report of the history of the home and it’s owners.
Here’s what they found, click the link and take a look at the report :
225 N Broad Street, Lititz, PA
“The property where 225 N. Broad Street is located was originally part of the Nicholas Stroh farm. It included 66 acres of land north of Lititz.”
History, alive and well in Lititz PA, the community where preservation meets progress!
Not sure where to start when it comes to buying or selling? Want to discuss your property, historic or not, and how we can market it? Let’s meet and we’ll tell you what works best for you personally, because when it comes down to real estate, the best time to buy or sell is when it works for YOU!
Your Friends in Real Estate, Jason Burkholder Real Estate Team
717-371-0557
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Jason Burkholder
Kelly Burkholder
Adam High
Jaci Hoosier
717-371-0557 direct or text
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Another month, another market update for not only Lancaster County, but also our surrounding counties!
Numbers. They make the world go round, some say math is a universal language. The thing to remember about numbers is that they simply are. What does that mean? They “are”? Well, it means, despite what someone on a Tiktok, Instagram or tv channel says, the world is not ending. The market is not crashing. Far from it actually. Let’s see what the numbers say, and of course, if you ever want to discuss any of this, you can always call us at 717-371-0557!
Let’s look at a snapshot of Lancaster County:
Compared to February, things are getting a little busier, which is exactly what we expected!
When it comes to the median and average sold price for March, numbers are holding steady. Don’t believe the hype friends, home prices are stable and still rising at “normal” appreciation levels.
Here’s where we’re at (based on the 375 units sold last month):
And again, mortgages are still the most popular form of financing.
Median Sales Prices and Number of Units Sold for Lancaster County School Districts in March 2023:
Solanco (24): $310,000
Pequea Valley (4): $400,000
Penn Manor (28): $281,500
Columbia (15): $175,000
School District of Lancaster (75): $229,900
Eastern Lancaster (16): $325,000
Conestoga Valley (18): $319,000
Lampeter Strasburg (13): $395,000
Warwick (19): $325,000
Cocalico (14): $268,000
Elizabethtown (21): $270,000
Manheim Central (12): $348,000
Ephrata (26): $280,719
Donegal (15): $250,000
Manheim Township (39): $383,800
Hempfield (33): $350,000
When it comes to our surrounding counties, here’s where we’re at:
Need help buying or selling in any of these counties? We’re happy to help! Give us a call or text at (717) 371-0557
Your Friends in Real Estate, Jason Burkholder Real Estate Team
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Jason Burkholder
Kelly Burkholder
Adam High
Jaci Hoosier
717-371-0557 direct or text
Welcome Home Real Estate
717-298-8040 office
57 E Main St, Lititz, PA 17543
The February numbers are in for Lancaster County! Let’s take a look.
Another month of opportunity for lots of sellers and buyers. Let’s take a quick look at some numbers that you might find useful!
Half of homes sold for less than $260,000. As we said last month, there are affordable homes out there, they are simply selling quickly.
Mortgages are still the most popular way to purchase, versus cash. Not sure what your financing options are? We partner with trusted lenders that offer every program imaginable- give us a call or text at (717) 371-0557 and we’ll connect you with the lender that’s right for you!
The average sales price is a bit different than the median, in the way it’s calculated. They aren’t too different this month though!
302 new listings and 331 listings under contract in February. New homes are coming on the market all the time, and they are selling fast. There’s a home out there for you, you can buy, you just have to be as fast as everyone else! Your best way to do that is to talk to us. Let’s get you ready before you see the home you love, so when you do see it, we can move quickly.
Zooming in, here’s where we’re at for the Warwick School District. The median sales price is a point where the exact middle is, and like most of the county, lots of affordable opportunities pop up each month, as the median is where you find half the sales under that price, and half the sales over it.
Median Sales Prices and Number of Units Sold for Lancaster County School Districts in February 2023:
Solanco (17): $265,000
Pequea Valley (3): $100,000
Penn Manor (18): $265,000
Columbia (4): $267,250
School District of Lancaster (46): $196,750
Eastern Lancaster (7): $385,000
Conestoga Valley (10): $270,500
Lampeter Strasburg (10): $349,000
Cocalico (11): $237,000
Elizabethtown (19): $271,000
Manheim Central (20): $243,000
Ephrata (19): $235,000
Donegal (10): $265,000
Manheim Township (22): $352,450
Not sure where to start when it comes to buying or selling? Want to discuss these numbers and how they affect you? We can help! We’ll tell you what works best for you personally, because when it comes down to real estate, the best time to buy or sell is when it works for YOU!
Your Friends in Real Estate, Jason Burkholder Real Estate Team
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Jason Burkholder
Kelly Burkholder
Adam High
Jaci Hoosier
717-371-0557 direct or text
Welcome Home Real Estate
717-298-8040 office
57 E Main St, Lititz, PA 17543
Take some pressure off yourself- hidden kitchen storage is coming back! You can hide that mismatched dishware behind closed cabinet doors, rather than displaying it on open shelving.
According to fixr.com, 53% of designers say that hidden storage in the kitchen will be a 2023 trend.
Make the most of your kitchen cabinets by considering the following:
For next to your oven…
Blind corner space- add cabinet pullouts or half moon lazy susan!
For next to your fridge- a pull-out pantry! Great for spices, cans, bottles, foil, Ziploc bags, and more!
A solution for the second-most disorganized cabinet (Tupperware takes first place)- sliding rack for pots and pans!
For the lids, use Command Hooks on the inside of your cabinet door. Thekitchn.com suggests “You’ll just need two Command Hooks per lid, and you’ll want to work out your positioning before you start sticking things on. Once you have a general idea where things should go so that the cabinet can still close, affix a hook at 8:00 and 4:00 (pretending your lid is a clock face) and slide your lid in.”
No tools required- drawer organizers!
Your appliances deserve a built-in garage:
For more ideas, check out this article or browse Pinterest- the options are endless.
Your Friends in Real Estate, Jason Burkholder Real Estate Team
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Jason Burkholder
Kelly Burkholder
Adam High
Jaci Hoosier
717-371-0557 direct or text
Welcome Home Real Estate
717-298-8040 office
57 E Main St, Lititz, PA 17543
Need help Selling or Buying a property in Lancaster County or Central PA? Have a general question about real estate or mortgages? Short sales or foreclosures? Buying your first house or selling? I’d be happy to help you!
I’m available 7 days per week, including evenings, unless I am in an appointment with someone else, I personally answer the phone when people call me. If you do miss me, leave me a message and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can, usually in less than an hour. Don’t be shy, ask any questions you have, I’ll be happy to answer them!
To learn a little more about me, click here and click the 5 Star Reviews icon to see what a few of my past clients think!
To contact me call (or send a text message) me at 717-371-0557, call the Office 717-291-1041 or email at Jason@JasonsHomes.com .
Thanks for stopping by!
Your Friend in Real Estate,
Jason Burkholder
Associate Broker, Realtor, e-Pro
Certified Marketing Specialist
Weichert, Realtors – Welcome Home
Coming soon, we are in the midst of an upgrade!
Most people call this a blog page, here is where you will find lots of info that will help you learn all kinds of things about home buying, selling, market data, Lancaster County and Central PA, pretty much anything I think is helpful info!
To contact me call (or send a text message) me at 717-371-0557, call the Office 717-291-1041 or email at Jason@JasonsHomes.com .
Thanks for stopping by!
Your Friend in Real Estate,
Jason Burkholder
Associate Broker, Realtor, e-Pro
Certified Marketing Specialist
Weichert, Realtors – Welcome Home
One of the best ways to decide if you should work with a Realtor is to see what their previous clients have to say about them! I love working with awesome people and very much appreciate their happiness and kind words after closing!
Here are some reviews from my happy previous clients, read these and then call (or send a text message) me at 717-371-0557, call the Office 717-291-1041 or email at Jason@JasonsHomes.com to become a happy client too!
“YOU WILL NEVER FIND A MORE SATISFYING REAL ESTATE AGENT” I met Jason while taking the LHOP course where he had volunteered his time to explain to potential home owners and new investors the process of buying their first property. If volunteering his time to help others doesn’t explain his character enough, I don’t know what will. Jason is extremely knowledgeable about the local real estate market, different types of financing, and the investment market. He is well respected by his fellow agents and has good connections with local mortgage agents, as well. On many occasions, I have texted him during non business hours but for Jason Burkholder business hours do not exist it seems. He is always quick to respond with a clear concise answer that puts my mind at ease. For investor, he is also a great real estate agent helping me acquire my first rental property with instant equity gain of 60k at 90% LTV right away. He has since been a big part of my real estate portfolio, as I closed on another property with him as my agent, just a 2 month ago. I foresee many more properties to come with this great professional on my team.” – Tom T
“Jason has been such a great Realtor! My husband and I have bought a home from him twice, and each time he was extremely patient, thorough, and knowledgeable. He’s very good at giving you all of the details, offering a recommendation, but leaving the decision with you. He’s also very well-connected within the industry, which has worked well in our favor! We also sold a home with Jason. It sold in 1 day at our asking price!” – Melissa L
“Jason Burkholder has completely changed the way I’ve viewed realtors. Especially considering how much information is available online. He knows so much about the area and all facets of the process. Just this week, 7 months after closing on our last home, I’ve been in contact with Jason to find out where to take our daughters to get their nails done in the area and he let us know that our favorite band was in town this weekend. He’s truly a valuable resource! Highly recommend!” – Leah H
“I can’t recommend Jason highly enough. He help a friend of mine during a difficult time in her life to short sale her house. It is an incredibly complicated and difficult process. I remember being very impressed with his knowledge of how the process works and professionalism and decided then that when I was ready to purchase a home he was who I wanted to help me. Jason is always professional, prompt, courteous and incredibly knowledgeable in his field. He is never pushy. He will lay your options before you and offer his opinion if you ask for it. He is more concerned with helping people find the right home for them and making happy customers then pressing you to make a decision to earn a commission. Even now, after the sale, Jason is always ready and willing to take phone calls and offer advice or answer questions in a prompt, professional and courteous manner. If you are considering buying a home you definitely want Jason Burkholder in your corner.” – Joe H
“Jason has worked with me buying and selling several houses and he is the Best! We overcame many obstacles with the selling bank and my mortgage company to make a great deal! I’ve been in the house for over a year now and Love it!” – Ryan G
I highly recommend giving Jason Burkholder of Weichert, Realtors – Engle & Hambright, Lancaster, Pa a call. Jason helped my wife and I buy our current home just about two years ago and guided us through the process of selling our previous home. I felt really comfortable working with Jason he is very personable and easy to work with, and always working for you! Whenever I had questions or concerns Jason would address them right away putting my mind at ease with a solution. Lastly Jason has a vast knowledge of the business and Lancaster market and is always staying sharp by teaching courses, or getting certifications. Jason really takes pride in what he does and cares about you and your family finding the home that is right for you. – Jason L
“Jason helped us purchase our home successfully with a For Sale By Owner Seller. Jason was able to work with this Seller in regard to negotiations to lower the purchase price because the Appraisal came in lower. It truly was a miracle! Jason used his years of real estate knowledge to explain why Seller’s home was only worth X and got us to settlement table.” – Marsha W
“When you are looking for a Realtor, Jason Burkholder is everything and more. The phrase “goes above and beyond,” does not do justice in his case. He works with you to really understand your short and long-term goals and how they interact with your housing search; answers all your questions about the process and houses you are evaluating with in layman’s terms and without making you feel like you are imposing on his time; identifies potential aspects of the houses you are evaluating which are both good and bad and provides an honest assessment of whether the bad aspects are cause for immediate concern or any concern at all; accommodates your schedule when making appointments to visit houses; responds to your emails and text messages in record time; AND continues to provide guidance and recommendations for work you might want completed on your house LONG after you have gone through escrow and moved in. I consider myself lucky to have found such an consummate professional to work with when making the largest purchase of my life and cannot recommend him enough!” – Amara M
“Jason helped me sell my house (in only 4 days being on market!!!) and helped my fiancé and I buy our new home. He was extremely helpful throughout the entire selling and buying process. He is the best! I would definitely recommend him to all my family and friends!!! Great guy, great Realtor!” – Gene S
“Most importantly, Jason cares. He was with me every step of the way – even keeping contact as I considered going on the market a couple years before listing, always giving me updates on the feel of the market. Highly, highly recommend!” – Arthur M
“Jason has become a family friend after helping multiple family members and friends buy and sell property. He is very responsive and answers questions in a thorough way so you know your options. In Lancaster, he is one in a million!!!” – Stephanie P
“My wife and I have had the occasion to utilize Jason’s services several times in the past few years and could not have been more satisfied with his professionalism, integrity and (most importantly) results! Jason was patient and thorough in understanding the type of property which would best suit my wife and family. This attention to detail eliminated obligatory showings and helped maximize our time. He regularly checked in to ensure he was looking for the correct property and ensured the showings he set up were realistically within our budget and requirements. After we found our property, he worked to ensure our offer was fairly positioned to be the best and most competitive offer and that won us our home. All-in-all, I recommend Jason to all of my professional acquaintances, personal friends and family.” – Wes W
“I would highly recommend Jason to anybody buying a house in Lancaster. He is knowledge, friendly, incredibly responsive and, above all, honest. My wife and I could not have been happier with our experience.” – Andy M
“Jason helped my wife and I sell a home recently. He is very knowledgeable of the real estate business and forthright with us about our options. Jason was usually available if we called him. If we did leave a message for him, he was very prompt in calling back. We would recommend him for anyone seeking to buy/sell a home. Thanks Jason!” – Joel S
If you’d like to be a happy client too, call me, I’m usually available 7 days per week, including evenings, unless I am in an appointment with someone else, I personally answer the phone when people call me! If you do miss me, leave me a message and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can, usually in less than an hour.
To contact me call (or send a text message) me at 717-371-0557, call the Office 717-291-1041 or email at Jason@JasonsHomes.com .
Thanks for stopping by!
Your Friend in Real Estate,
Jason Burkholder
Associate Broker, Realtor, e-Pro
Certified Marketing Specialist
Weichert, Realtors – Welcome Home
1810 Oregon Pike
Lancaster, Pa 17601
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Click the Pic or Click Here to search the MLS at my company’s site yourself ! If you see a home you like, call me at 717-371-0557, let’s go look at it!
Searching for a home online can be a frustrating thing. One website shows a home that you can’t find on another website and you spend time tracking it down only to find the home is no longer available. You go to website after website searching and searching, never knowing if the information is accurate or trustworthy. You chase dead end after dead end and fill out forms, avoid pop ups and all of the sudden you get emails and calls and text messages spamming you and after all of that wasted time you’re no closer to your new home!
I can help you avoid that frustration. The easiest way I can help you is by searching for you! Call me direct at 717-371-0557 or at the office at 717-291-1041 and I’ll take all the hassle out of it.
If you like searching on your own, I recommend using my easy mls home search feature. You simply click here. That will take you to my company’s site where you will always find no hassle, up to date info right out of the MLS, with all the pictures and info available on the home.
If you find one you like, call me, I’ll be happy to set up a time to take you to the home in person, I can help you walk through and purchase any home available for sale, by any company or by owner.
To contact me call (or send a text message) me at 717-371-0557, call the Office 717-291-1041 or email at Jason@JasonsHomes.com .
Thanks for stopping by!
Your Friend in Real Estate,
Jason Burkholder
Associate Broker, Realtor, e-Pro
Certified Marketing Specialist
Weichert, Realtors – Welcome Home
Time and time again I’ve heard home buyers tell me that pictures are the most important part of an online listing. I love the fact that today’s technology allows me to take that one step further and do videos! Why video?
Well, pictures show you just that, pictures. And only pictures. There’s no flow, no connection, no ability to bring in “context”. Video tours allow me to walk you through the home just like you were there in person. It’s like your very own personalized Open House, on your schedule!
One of the ways I utilize video is doing live, on the spot tours on Facebook, leveraging the world of social media to spread the word about your home for sale! Another is youtube and hosting the video on a property specific url on my other site to maximize search engine traffic for your address. When we get together in person I’ll tell you all about it and how it works!
Click here or on my 24/7 logo above to check out my Online Video Open Houses of a few of my properties for sale and if you’re thinking of selling, call me and I’ll show you how my system helps put your home in front of more buyers than pictures alone!
(PS – the videos you see there aren’t all of them, some buyers request I take the videos down post closing for privacy reasons, so the inventory of videos changes around as per the preferences of the owners! and well to be honest, sometimes the home sell so fast in this market the permanent video isn’t ready by the time it goes under contract!)
The other thing you’ll find are various videos on subjects you might find interesting, I am adding new videos on a fairly regular basis, there will be more to come soon!
To contact me call (or send a text message) me at 717-371-0557, call the Office 717-291-1041 or email at Jason@JasonsHomes.com .
Thanks for stopping by!
Your Friend in Real Estate,
Jason Burkholder
Associate Broker/Sales Manager, Realtor, e-Pro
Certified Marketing Specialist
Weichert, Realtors – Engle & Hambright
