Fairview Township touts roomy properties in a convenient location
Fairview Township unfolds just off the Susquehanna River, a sprawling community where residents get plenty of space to stretch out and breathe. Lots of at least a half-acre are common here, properties filled with a wide mix of homes. It’s a quiet slice of south-central Pennsylvania, whose residents have relatively quick access to amenities around the wider region. “I like the area because it’s close to York, close to Harrisburg. And it’s not even bad to get down to Maryland, it’s like an hour,” says Karla Snyder, an agent with Iron Valley Real Estate, who has about 20 years of realty experience. “Hershey is close by, Hersheypark and everything.”
Spacious layout lends to housing variety
Like other communities in the region, Fairview Township has some homes that date to the 1800s, including colonial-style options. There’s also a selection of bungalows and ranch-style houses built across the mid-20th century. And with stretches of untapped land available, developers are constructing brand-new, New Traditional-style houses in spots. “There’s been a lot of building over the years,” Snyder says. “They’re even still building new places. There’s a lot of farmland and that’s been sold off, so new communities are constantly going up in the area.” Single-family homes up to 4,000 square feet can sell for anywhere from $130,000 to $670,000, while larger floor plans garner $680,000 to $1.3 million. Fairview Township also has townhouses for $180,000 to $390,000, and manufactured homes for $30,000 to $60,000.
Breakfast, burgers and crab cakes fill area menus
The Fairview Township area is littered with locally owned eateries, including Boomerang Bar & Grill. Boomerang serves dishes from burgers to lasagna, and doubles as an entertainment venue. “They do comedy shows,” Snyder says. “They’ve had drag shows there before.” Culhane’s Steakhouse is another staple, open since 1956 and known in part for its crab cakes. Summit Restaurant is a draw for breakfast. Franklin Township also has a Giant supermarket and a Grocery Outlet for groceries, and a Tractor Supply Co. for other household needs.
York County region offers an assortment of community events
Community gatherings within Fairview Township include the annual National Night Out in early August at Roof Park. Residents can head to the surrounding areas for more. New Cumberland , an area borough, hosts an annual Apple Festival in September, for example. Held in New Cumberland Borough Park, the festival includes apple-themed foods, music, pony rides, face painting and more. The nearby city of York hosts the York State Fair in July, complete with carnival rides, concerts and contests.
Schools recognize character, offer career development
Fairview Township is part of the West Shore School District, which gets a B rating from Niche. Though paths can vary based on address, students in the area may start at the B-rated Fishing Creek Elementary, whose mascot is the Sharks. The school names “Sharks of the Month,” recognizing students for their character, whether honesty, cooperation or courage. Students may then move on to the new, unrated Old Trail Intermediate Schools, which has a PTO that meets monthly. The B-minus-rated Crossroads Middle offers extracurriculars including a student council and an orchestra program. Red Land High carries a B rating and offers career-focused curriculum paths in topics like finance, marketing, health science and manufacturing.
Parks provide recreation from fishing to basketball
Multiple green spaces dot this area. They range from Bob McCollum Park along the Susquehanna to Yellow Breeches Park on the west, by the creek of the same name. Bob McCollum Park has a ramp for river access, a playground, a ball diamond and a basketball court. Locals can go fishing in Yellow Breeches Creek from Yellow Breeches Park. Roof Park has tennis courts and a sizable pavilion available to rent. Hikers have close-by spots like the Red Land Trail System, which unfurls by Red Land High and totals over 2 miles across four different paths. Area golf courses include Valley Green, which has an 18-hole circuit that's open to the public.
Interstate is a link to other communities in the region
Interstate 83 cuts through Fairview Township, providing a direct route to places like York, roughly 20 miles away. York’s UPMC Memorial hospital has an emergency department. The city of Harrisburg is an 11-mile trip north on I-83. Harrisburg International Airport, technically in Middletown , is about 15 miles away using I-83 and I-76. People can keep going east on I-76 for a day of adventure at the Hersheypark Amusement Park, located just over 20 miles from Fairview Township. The Maryland state line is roughly 40 miles south on I-83.
Written By
Wayne Epps Jr.
