Meisha Sams
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
(717) 696-6883
28 Total Sales
3 in Meadia Heights
$193K - $366K Price Range
Meadia Heights
Even cozier than the pioneer wagons named after Lancaster's signature riverway, Meadia Heights might be far from the Golden Coast but desirable place to settle in its own right.
Just past the city of Lancaster’s southern boundary, Meadia Heights is a small suburban community nestled along the various bends of the Conestoga River. Most of the area’s homes were built in the last 40 years as growth trended outward. Though it’s more sparsely populated than the city’s neighborhoods, residents are clustered in apartments, town houses and single-family houses that are part of contemporary residential developments featuring sidewalks, playgrounds, clubhouses and ample parking spaces.
“There’s a lot of new construction happening out that way,” says Christine Nolt, a Lancaster County native and partner in Kingsway Realty with the Nolt & Bailey Team. “The section of townhomes is especially affordable. And they sell fast because it’s a great place to live for families.” Home prices in Meadia Heights are on par with average housing costs in the Lancaster area. Modest three-story town houses and split-level homes with a driveway or attached garage can range from $200,000 to $300,000.If you're seeking a newly built home or a custom-build, however, expect about $350,000 to $500,000.
While the various subdivisions have different names, the neighborhood’s name is derived from the nearby Meadia Heights Golf Club, a private institution established in 1922. In addition to its 18-hole championship course, the club includes a swimming pool and a clubhouse restaurant. If golf and membership fees don’t interest you, locals can still enjoy the lush green environment at D.F. Buchmiller County Park, a nearly 80-acre public space with playgrounds, picnic pavilions and other amenities.
Still located within the city school district, Nolt says some of her past clients moved to the area for the school division’s Gifted and Talented program, which places exemplary students on unique lesson plans to meet their advanced learning needs. At Hamilton Elementary, students learn to be part of a community at an early age, participating in monthly assemblies, working at the school’s community garden and celebrating holidays and events like the yearly, Thanksgiving feast and spring musical. Across from the Martin School, which serves students K-8th grade, kids and adults play games at the Comet Field Park’s outdoor ball fields. After middle school, students from the community generally take the bus or drive across the city to attend McCaskey High School.
Meadia Heights is predominately residential with only a few businesses located in shopping centers along busy roads. At Millersville Commons near Comet Field Park and the Martin School, residents enjoy pizza, smoothies, poke bowls and burgers at one of the various restaurants in the suburban shopping center anchored by a Sheetz gas station. A few miles away on Millersville Pike, a Weiss supermarket, Regal movie theater and Guitar Center occupy a larger U-shaped strip mall at the Manor Shopping Center.
Though there are fewer places to shop and dine in Meadia Heights, the neighborhood offers a tranquil place to live without sacrificing access to necessities or entertainment in downtown Lancaster less than four miles away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Meisha Sams
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Amy Beachy
Amy Beachy
Coldwell Banker Realty
(223) 217-3149
273 Total Sales
1 in Meadia Heights
$280,000 Price
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Susan Anderson
Susan Anderson
Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA
(717) 775-7932
74 Total Sales
1 in Meadia Heights
$185,000 Price
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Catesby Gilbert
Catesby Gilbert
Mountain Realty ERA Powered
(717) 696-6646
36 Total Sales
1 in Meadia Heights
$365,000 Price
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Taing Vuthy
Taing Vuthy
LPT Realty, LLC
(223) 216-5265
106 Total Sales
2 in Meadia Heights
$210K - $320K Price Range
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Erica Fair
Erica Fair
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
(484) 388-4814
143 Total Sales
1 in Meadia Heights
$270,000 Price
Schools
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- 8th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 9th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Lancaster County Central Park
- Pool
- Skateboard
- Trails
D. F. Buchmiller Park
- Disc Golf
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Lancaster County Central Park
Garden Of The Five Senses
South End Park
- Playground
Comet Field Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Multi-Purpose Field
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Meadia Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Meadia Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Meadia Heights, Millersville sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Meadia Heights, Millersville over the last 12 months is $405,990, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$403,990
Median Sale Price
$405,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$265,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
51
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$378
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,291
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1999
Months of Supply
0.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,663
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,630
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,540
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,250 - $4,157 per month
- Kensington Club
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 1,150+ Sq Ft
- 1330 Wabank Rd
- Lancaster, PA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,768
Median Age
36
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,972
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,259
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.5%
College Graduates
25.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10%
% Population in Labor Force
75.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
14
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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