Donerville
Suburban Neighborhood in Mountville, Pennsylvania
Lancaster County 17554, 17601, 17603
Townhouses and colonial homes
Homes in Donerville can be found nestled together in neat subdivisions or spread acres apart on rural byways. “The housing market here is moving quickly. Most homes are only on the market for a few days and receive multiple offers,” says Tyler Stoltz, a Berkshire Hathaway HomeSale Realty sales associate. While there are several 19th-century homes in the neighborhood dating from the area’s earliest days as a railroad station stop, colonial-style homes are most common here, but there are other varieties, too. Townhouses, Cape Cods and ranch-style houses are also popular. Prospective homebuyers can expect to pay between $270,000 and $400,000 for a three-bedroom townhouse. A two-story colonial-style home with four bedrooms can sell anywhere between $475,000 and $730,000. Donerville ranks a 3 out of 10 on the CAP Index crime score, slightly lower than the national average of 4.
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Culture, music and balloons
Donerville residents can head to Lancaster City’s Penn Square in August for Celebrate Lancaster. This annual festival showcases the city’s unique culture and includes food trucks, live music and activities for kids and grownups. From May to September, Lancaster City hosts Music Friday on the third Friday of the month, with singers and bands, food trucks and good times. In September, people from all over Lancaster flock to Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania, for the annual Lancaster Hot Air Balloon Festival. Attendees can enjoy the live music and food vendors as they watch the majestic, colorful balloons soar into the sky above.
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Local high focuses on farmers
Students can begin their public education at Central Manor Elementary School, which serves kindergarten through sixth grade. The school has a 16-1 student-teacher ratio and an A-minus rating from Niche. Manor Middle School scores an A-minus and has a 15-1 student-teacher ratio. Penn Manor High School also has an A-minus rating and has a 17-1 student-teacher ratio. The high school holds an annual Drive Your Tractor to School Day to support National Agriculture Week. Students drive the tractors—most of them are used on family farms—to school so other students can learn about the machines and farming. Hundreds of families in the school district are farmers or are otherwise involved in the agriculture industry. “One of the biggest draws in this area is the school districts,” says Stoltz.
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Fun and frightful activities
Donerville’s small-town atmosphere does not mean the community lacks perks and entertainment. Manor View Park is a 3-acre green space with a playground, walking trails, an open play area and picnic pavilions. Kids can beat the summer heat at the Mountville Swimming Pool. One area venue, Field of Screams, may be the largest haunted attraction in the U.S. “The place is a rite of passage for many high school kids,” says Tyler Stoltz. “And it is packed from September through November. People come from as far as Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. to go there.” When the weather gets cold and rainy, locals head indoors to the Leisure Bowling and Golf Center off Columbia Avenue to try their luck with the alleys and pins. Just three miles away, Conestoga Country Club offers an 18-hole, par 70 course that beginners and experienced golfers alike enjoy. The club also features a dining room, pub and swimming pool.Transportation
This is a car-dependent neighborhood. Donerville is 6 miles from downtown Lancaster via State Highway 462. Commuters will find that Baltimore and Philadelphia are both about 80 miles away. Lancaster Airport is 11 miles away, and the trip to Lancaster General Hospital is 6 miles. There is no bus service in most of the community.Shopping and dining options
For a rural area, there are plenty of shopping and dining choices. Columbia Avenue runs through the middle of the community; the thoroughfare is lined with small businesses and retail merchants like Veleska Jewelry and Super Shoes. Just outside the area in nearby Rohrerstown, Lime Spring Square is home to Aldi and Lowe’s. Country Barn Market on Donerville Road offers an array of locally grown produce and baked goods. Diners can choose between seafood dishes at the Chesapeake Crab Connection and Italian food at Pasta Plus, or for a special night out, they can enjoy dinner and a play at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater.
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Robb Crocker
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Marilyn Berger Shank
Marilyn Berger Shank
Keller Williams Elite
(717) 844-9893
78 Total Sales
1 in Donerville
$2,900,000 Price
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Jennifer Augustine
Jennifer Augustine
Realty ONE Group Unlimited
(223) 216-2052
85 Total Sales
3 in Donerville
$250K - $618K Price Range
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Meisha Sams
Meisha Sams
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
(717) 696-6883
29 Total Sales
1 in Donerville
$250,000 Price
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Kim Sutter Eckels
Kim Sutter Eckels
Keller Williams Elite
(223) 216-7848
98 Total Sales
1 in Donerville
$305,000 Price
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John Stauffer
John Stauffer
RE/MAX Evolved
(223) 216-2104
115 Total Sales
4 in Donerville
$80K - $282K Price Range
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Taing Vuthy
Taing Vuthy
LPT Realty, LLC
(223) 216-5265
101 Total Sales
2 in Donerville
$375K - $650K Price Range
Schools
Source:
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Mountville Park
Murray Ridge Park
Manor Township Community Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Manor View Park
John Herr Park
Froelich Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Donerville | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Donerville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Donerville, Mountville sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Donerville, Mountville over the last 12 months is $375,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$375,000
Median Sale Price
$375,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$375,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$310,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
65
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$187
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,187
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1988
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,857
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,056
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325
Open Houses
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Thursday, Jun 194 - 6pm
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Sunday, Jun 221 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,605 - $1,995 per month
- Woods Edge- 05W0
- 2-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 1,437+ Sq Ft
- 0 Pine Bridge Ln
- Lancaster, PA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
9,131
Median Age
41
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$80,251
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$96,187
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92%
College Graduates
37.2%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13%
% Population in Labor Force
73.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
12
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
29
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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