Providence Township blends quiet farmland with motorsports fun
Providence Township offers a rural lifestyle in southern Lancaster County. The township covers a large area with homes addressed to four different towns, including Quarryville, the nearest hub for shopping and dining. While locals appreciate the calm beauty of rolling farmland, the community also enjoys getting revved up at the Buck Motorsports Park & Entertainment Complex. “You hear the engines," says Jodi Baddick, a real estate agent with Realty One Group Unlimited who grew up and lives in the region. "You’re out in the country, so you know what you’re moving into.”
Homes on rural backroads and in few subdivisions
Ranch-style, split-level and New Traditional houses are common in Providence Township. A few suburban subdivisions are scattered throughout the area, most featuring single-family homes built between the mid-1900s and today. Many houses are also out in the country, tucked away in the woods or among farmland. Smaller homes and houses without recent renovations sell for around $200,000 to $350,000. Newer homes and larger houses with modern updates range from $400,000 to $780,000. Manufactured homes on leased lots typically cost between $40,000 and $190,000. The township also receives a CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Events at Buck Motorsports Park and the Solanco Fair in Quarryville
Buck Motorsports Park & Entertainment Complex has been putting on exciting events since 1974. “A couple of years ago, a family bought it and did a lot to rejuvenate it,” Baddick says. “Back in the day, it used to be only open in the summer. Now they're doing a lot of stuff throughout the year.” Starting in May, it features monster truck shows, demolition derbies and concerts. The season's last demolition derby is held on New Year’s Eve, an event capped off by fireworks and a car dropping 150 feet at midnight. Quarryville hosts several events throughout the year, including the Solanco Fair, which features agricultural activities, tractor pulls and 4-H shows.
Few stores and restaurants with more options in Quarryville
Stores and restaurants are limited, but there are a few places to shop and dine in Providence. Rosie’s serves Italian-American food, including its take on stuffed pizza. CR Lapp’s Family Restaurant offers a breakfast buffet and salad bar along with a menu of comfort food. Meck’s Produce grows and sells its own seasonal fruits and vegetables, while BB’s Grocery Outlet is known for discounted produce. Quarryville has several additional restaurants and retailers, including a Giant grocery store and Good’s Store, which offers a variety of household products.
Dual credit program at Solanco High School
Students may attend Providence Elementary School, which receives a B-minus grade from Niche, followed by Smith Middle School and Solanco High School, both rated C-plus. The high school offers a dual enrollment program, allowing students to earn college credits through their choice of seven post-secondary institutions.
Enola Low Grade Trail offers 29 miles to explore year-round
The Enola Low Grade Trail passes through the township. It stretches approximately 30 miles through woods and farmland on its way to the Susquehanna River. The trail is available for hiking, biking and cross-country skiing. Memorial Park in Quarryville features a fishing pond, a playground and an outdoor community pool. It also has several athletic facilities, including ball fields, a sand volleyball court and a roller hockey rink.
Easy commute to Lancaster via U.S. 222
Locals have direct access to U.S. 222, which leads 10 miles to Lancaster, a 20-minute drive. It’s about a 50-mile drive to Harrisburg and nearly 70 miles to Philadelphia. Both cities have international airports, but only Philadelphia International Airport offers flights to other countries.
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