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Fulton Township is a quiet farming community by the Susquehanna River
Fulton Township offers a quiet rural escape on the far south side of Lancaster County, right on the border of Maryland and the Susquehanna River. “Out here, it’s more about the nature. You have the river that comes through with people on boats, kayaks and jet skis. There’s also a lot of hunting on farmland and in the woods,” says Jodi Baddick, a real estate agent with Realty One Group Unlimited, who lives in the township. Shopping and dining options are limited, so locals typically go on a scenic drive to nearby towns to get what they need. “It’s a pretty drive because on the backroads you have trees and hills. You aren’t on flat land. It’s not a straightaway — very curvy.”
Homes with land and riverfront retreats
Many homes are built along the township’s rural backroads and typically feature half-acre or larger lots. “You have a lot more land here, so people hunt on the farms and in the woods. They ride dirt bikes and four-wheelers in their yards,” Baddick says. Small bungalows, manufactured homes, and properties in need of renovation sell for around $80,000 to $200,000. Midcentury ranch-style homes and Colonial Revivals, along with updated houses dating back to the late 1800s, range from $240,000 to $490,000. The township is home to Peach Bottom, a small, one-road village along the river with small waterfront homes. Some properties sit on land owned by Constellation Energy, a nuclear power plant on the other side of the river. Those who live on one of these properties pay an annual lease for the lot and can’t live there permanently. “They make you sign an affidavit that this is a seasonal home. But all you really have to do is go on vacation for a few weeks and come back,” says Jodi Baddick, who owns a waterfront home in Peach Bottom. Only one home in the village has sold in recent years, and it went for nearly $80,000. Some of these properties were actually safe houses on the Underground Railroad, protecting slaves who crossed the river from Maryland. Today, it’s a laid-back community with a campground atmosphere. “In the summertime, you usually see people on golf carts with their beverages,” Baddick says. “They do a lot of fun stuff. They do a Fourth of July parade with their golf carts and they have a fishing derby for children.”
The township receives a CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
River access and local parks with nature trails
Peach Bottom has a public boat ramp for accessing the Susquehanna River, which leads to the Chesapeake Bay. However, a dam about 7 miles away prevents boaters from reaching the bay. Ferncliff Wildlife & Wildflower Preserve is next to the river, where hikers can explore 65 acres of dense woods on a trail by a trickling creek. Susquehannock State Park is about 15 minutes away, offering scenic overlooks of the river. The 224-acre state park also has picnic areas and playgrounds.
A few small shops and restaurants, with more in surrounding towns
Locals can get produce at Peterson’s Grocery Outlet, a small locally owned business. Dollar General is also just down the street. There are no restaurants, but locals are a few miles from Pasquale’s Pizza in Little Britain Township. For more shopping and dining options, Baddick says locals will drive 15 to 20 minutes to Quarryville, Oxford and parts of Maryland.
Middle and high school students commute to Quarryville
Students may attend Clermont Elementary School, which receives a B-minus grade from Niche and is on the north side of the township. It’s about a 10 to 15-minute drive to Smith Middle School and Solanco High School, both of which receive C-plus grades. Students interested in getting hands-on work experience in certain fields can do so at local businesses through the high school’s internship program.
Getting around country backroads and accessing highways to big cities
It’s not always easy getting around a rural community like Fulton Township. “You have a lot of backroads, and they tend to look alike. It’s very easy to get lost, but they all lead to the highway somewhere,” Baddick says. U.S. 222 cuts directly through the township, running 20 miles to Lancaster, which is about a 30-minute drive. According to Baddick, many people who live here also work in Baltimore and Philadelphia. With no on traffic, it takes a little over an hour to reach Baltimore and approximately 90 minutes to drive to Philadelphia.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Fulton Township
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Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fulton Township Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fulton Township, PA sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Fulton Township, PA over the last 12 months is $362,500, up 28% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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