A narrow strip of homes and businesses outside of Hanover
Pennville sits just outside downtown Hanover, Pa., and encompasses much of the residential suburbs that stretch to the rolling hills beyond. “Pennville is really just a small extension of Hanover along Frederick Street,” says Christine Dell, a Hanover resident and Realtor with Re/Max Quality Service. “It’s close to the Maryland border, so you’ll actually meet a lot of people who commute across the state line because it’s a lot cheaper here.” While the neighborhood itself is mainly comprised of homes and businesses where people live and work, residents are within arm's reach of Hanover's quaint town center and all the amenities surrounding it, including parks, golf courses and shopping malls. Homes come in a variety of styles, from $150,000 townhouses to $300,000-plus American Foursquares and Colonial Revivals. This area is also known as a haven for golf courses.
New and established homes from Hanover’s residential sprawl
Most homes in Pennville were built between the 1950s and ’80s, with a few exceptions. “Hanover is a pretty old town, so there are some homes in Pennville that are over 100 years old, but there’s a couple of new subdivisions too,” Dell says. American Foursquares and Colonial Revivals with a proud, rectangular silhouette line Frederick Street in tidy rows, with front porches overlooking the sidewalk. Other ranch-style homes, split-levels and cottages are tucked off of Westminster Avenue, a one-lane road that runs north-south through town. These tend to have spacious lawns with mature trees, though occasional new developments have even larger lots and two-story homes with only a few young saplings dotting the yard. There is a small handful of townhouses, which can sell for $150,000 for three bedrooms, whereas a single-family home with the same number of bedrooms can be priced up to $335,000.
An aerial view of the homes on the main street.
Ranch homes are an attractive buy if a staircase is a problem.
A new colonial build in Pennville, PA.
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Hanover Public Schools prepare students for their careers
Students in Pennville can attend Hanover Public School District, starting at Hanover Street Elementary, which scores a B from Niche. Hanover Middle earns a B-minus grade and has a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Hanover Senior High holds a B-plus rating and offers career education opportunities, like a metal technology program that allows students to graduate with a welding certification.
Pennville kids go to Hanover High for grades 9-12.
Hanover Elementary is the school of choice for the families of Pennville, PA.
Hanover Middle School is the school for the kids in Pennville, PA.
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The beginnings of Lake Marburg at Codorus State Park.
Kids unleash their imagination at Kids Kingdom playground
Residents have outdoor space nearby at Penn Township Community Park to the south, home to the widely loved Kids Kingdom playground. The play structure is castle-themed, complete with exteriors designed like ramparts and a slide that’s decked out to look like a dragon, so imaginative children can have a thrilling escape from the beast. Pennville is also just 11 minutes from Codorus State Park on Lake Marburg. The forested park is quiet and the waters are calm, making it a serene hidden gem for fishing or kayaking.
Dining in Pennville and daily needs in Hanover
Folks typically head into town at Hanover for all their daily needs. The South Hanover Shopping Center has a GIANT grocery store and pharmacy, so residents can pick up produce and other goods in one go. More shopping, from department stores to specialty services, can be found at North Hanover Mall. There’s a few chain restaurants nearby but, more importantly, it’s close to Famous Hot Wiener’s north location, a Hanover staple that’s been serving classic hot dogs and shakes in town since 1923. Closer to home in Pennville, residents can pick up pies from Divino Pizzeria. The family-run restaurant prides itself on its deals and its variety of more than 15 specialty pizzas.
You are covered at the South Hanover shopping center.
Divino Pizzeria is the local pizza spot for Pennville, PA.
You can sit at the bar or at a table and enjoy Divino's for takeout as well!
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South Hills golf club will keep your game at par and swinging strong.
Hit the greens at South Hills Golf Club
The gently sloping hills of the Susquehanna River Valley make the landscape ideal for the rolling greens of the many golf courses nearby. Pennville is less than 5 minutes from South Hills Golf Club, which has a 27-hole course at reasonable daily rates. Its Highlands Taps and Tables restaurant is also considered one of the classiest spots in town, and even has a pour-your-own beer wall.
There is a short bus service by call in the area.
Drive or take the bus to York
In Pennville, residents are less than 2 miles or about 5 minutes from downtown Hanover, which has local restaurants and coffee shops occupying historic brick buildings, with community resources like Guthrie Memorial Library a stone’s throw away. York has even more to offer, approximately 40 minutes or 20 miles into the city via Hanover Road. Four Rabbit Transit bus routes also serve Hanover, connecting north and south Hanover to downtown and even taking commuters into York on weekdays, with stops a couple of miles from Pennville along Baltimore Street. Pennville is a few miles north of the Maryland border, about 50 miles from Baltimore.
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