Hopewell Township offers country homes close to Maryland
Buyers are often drawn to Hopewell Township in York County for its single-family homes among vast acres of rural farmland. The township also sits near Pennsylvania’s border with Maryland, making it a convenient landing spot for commuters to Baltimore. Residents are settled among rolling hills and cornfields, and shop at local businesses in the borough of Stewartstown or support a network of local farm markets around town. “There are some tax advantages to being in Pennsylvania over Maryland,” says Andrew Spangenberger, a resident of the neighboring town of Shrewsbury and a real estate agent with Cummings & Co. Realtors. “We’re also not as densely populated as Maryland tends to be, which can be a huge draw for some.”
Hopewell Township in York County offers quiet neighborhoods surrounded by rolling rural landscapes.
Hopewell Township farmland offers scenic views of rolling hills and historic barns.
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Rural single-family homes on spacious lots
Ramblers, Colonial Revivals, Craftsman and New Traditional style homes sit along winding country roads and often feature an acre or more of land. “Industrial farming holds its own around here for sure,” says Spangenberger. “Hobby farming is also something you come across occasionally. Most people love to have two acres for livestock and such.” Home prices in Hopewell Township range from $190,000 to $600,000, and vary by square footage, lot size and age. Townhouses can be found in Stewartstown and often range from $190,000 to $340,000.
Well-kept homes in Hopewell Township provide comfort near rolling countryside.
Single-story homes in Hopewell Township provide quiet living near wooded areas.
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Golf, nearby events and the HARC for outdoor fun
The Hopewell Area Recreation Complex (HARC) features a playground, ball fields and a walking path. Pleasant Valley Golf Club has been operating in town since 1963 and offers an 18-hole course, a golf shop, a practice putting green and the 19th Hole Grill for food and drinks. Hershaull Park is in the neighboring town of Felton and hosts the Antique Engine & Tractor Show every spring. Attendees can see several unique farming vehicles, shop at a flea market and listen to live music at the park’s pavilion.
Pleasant Valley Golf Club blends rural charm with challenging play.
Pleasant Valley Golf Club in Hopewell Township has welcomed the public since 1960.
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Nearby schools in South Eastern School District
The South Eastern School District serves Hopewell Township. Students can attend Stewartstown Elementary School, which gets a B rating from Niche, while South Eastern Intermediate School gets a B-plus and South Eastern Middle School gets a B-minus. Students can then advance to the C-plus-rated Kennard-Dale High School, whose athletic department has the Empowering Future Champions program, which enables student-athletes to take part in workshops and receive guidance from alums and counselors on applying for scholarships.
Stewartstown Elementary School is an above average, public school located in Stewartstown, PA.
Kennard-Dale High School in Susquehanna Trails, PA.
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Locals shop and dine in the borough of Stewartstown
Stewartstown is the commercial nucleus of Hopewell Township, hosting most of the area’s businesses. Locals can head to Staubel’s Market for groceries, while the Stewartstown Smokehouse and Beer Barn sits on North Hill Street. The Smokehouse is a popular spot to order ribs and smoked brisket with a draft beer in the restaurant’s dog-friendly outdoor pavilion. Outside of Stewartstown, residents can support local farmers at places like the Red Barn Farm Market, which offers fresh meats, seasonal vegetables and homemade goat milk soaps.
Red Barn Farm Market blends rural charm with farm-fresh foods and community spirit.
Outdoor bar at Stewartstown Smokehouse And Beer Barn offers a casual spot for drinks in Stewartstown.
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Baltimore and Harrisburg are an hour from home
Due to the rural nature of the community, Hopewell Township is heavily car dependent. Commuters can take Interstate 83 south to reach Baltimore, a 41-mile trip that typically takes around 50 minutes, depending on traffic. York is a 20-mile drive north on I-83. Harrisburg, home to Harrisburg International Airport, is 48 miles away. Hopewell Township’s location also puts large cities like Wilmington and Philadelphia only two hours from home. Heritage Valley Sewickley is the nearest full-service medical center, about 8 miles away.
Capture the moment at Baltimore’s iconic ‘Visit Baltimore’ sign—a vibrant welcome to the heart of the city.
The Harrisburg International Airport is located just 7 miles from South Harrisburg.
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