Red Lion

Red Lion

Located in York County

$235,867 Average Value
$150 Average Price per Sq Ft
41 Homes For Sale

A small but tight-knit town south of York

First settled in 1852, Red Lion sprung up around the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad, or the “Ma and Pa Railroad” as it’s affectionately called. Though the railroad is now long gone, Red Lion has grown into a thriving little community. “It’s got a small-town feel,” says Susan Spahr, a Realtor with Century 21 Core Partners who has sold homes across York County. “Everything is close together, so people can walk from coffee shops to convenience stores to the library and the park.” With a unique local business scene and annual festivals, residents of Red Lion take pride in their town’s neighborly spirit.

From cafes to breweries on Main Street

Local shops and restaurants occupy brick storefronts along Main Street and Broadway, expressing the town’s quirky character with distinct wares from collectibles like comics and records to musical instruments and local art. Residents grab bites and pints at Sign of the Horse, a casual restaurant and brewery. It shares an outdoor patio with Phat Cat Coffee, a chic little café known for seasonal lattes, brunch pastries and fresh-roasted beans. For a classic diner breakfast, Red Lion Corner Café is the place to go. Located near Windsor Commons Shopping Center, it’s also convenient to grocers like Weis Markets and Giant.

Sign of the Horse is a great local brewery and bar that shares a court yard with Phat Cat Coffee
Sign of the Horse is a great local brewery and bar that shares a court yard with Phat Cat Coffee
Catch a local show at The Guitar Spot on N Main St. in Red Lion, PA.
Catch a local show at The Guitar Spot on N Main St. in Red Lion, PA.
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Town roars to life with annual festivals

Though Red Lion might be a small town, it’s anything but sleepy. “Everyone comes out for the street fair every August, but there’s always activities going on,” Spahr says. Double Barrel Roadhouse is home to regular concerts and events, and the annual Suds and Songs festival at Vulcan Field brings the town together to enjoy local bands and breweries. The biggest event of the year, however, is the Red Lion Street Fair, which sees Main Street taken over by local vendors, bounce houses and food trucks.

A lion's share of historic homes

The long history of Red Lion can be seen in the character of its homes, with some dating back as far as the late 1800s. In the heart of town where buildings cluster densely together along historic Main Street, American Foursquare homes and townhouses are popular, with large front porches and bay windows. Further out, where the lots offer more room to spread out and slightly more recent constructions can be found, ranch-style and split-level homes tend to dominate the streets. Across town, residents will have rolling hills lined by narrow but neat sidewalks to walk along, with some homes featuring modest lawns and wooded backyards. A fixer-upper townhouse with three bedrooms in need of some TLC can sell for as low as $65,000, while a well-maintained four-bedroom single-family home built in the 1970s lists for $460,000. The median price is approximately $190,000, which is enough to get three bedrooms in a detached single-family home or semi-detached townhouse.

Large porches that sit above the street level on this hilly section of Red Lion, PA.
Large porches that sit above the street level on this hilly section of Red Lion, PA.
A lovely colonial home in Red Lion, PA.
A lovely colonial home in Red Lion, PA.
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Championship football at Red Lion Area Schools

Parents can send their kids to Red Lion Area School District public schools. Kids start out at Mazie Gable Elementary before moving up to Red Lion Area Junior High, which both score a C-plus from Niche and have student-teacher ratios of 14-to-1. Red Lion Area Senior High earns a B grade, and its esteemed football team, the Lions, played its first season in 1934 and has won 21 championship titles since.

Mazie Gable Elementary has you covered from Prek-5 in Red Lion, PA.
Mazie Gable Elementary has you covered from Prek-5 in Red Lion, PA.
Red Lion Senior High Schools mascot is the Lions and they are ready for a fight!
Red Lion Senior High Schools mascot is the Lions and they are ready for a fight!
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Walk along the Ma and Pa Greenway

Red Lion is uniquely walkable thanks to the Ma and Pa Greenway, a stretch of walking and biking paths winding through town along the old railroad corridors. A safer (and more scenic) alternative to the heavily trafficked main roads, this greenbelt connects pedestrians to shopping centers, restaurants and Fairmount Park. During summer, the park’s splash pad is a hub for kids to cool off after climbing and sliding on the playground. Afterward, there’s ample space for a picnic under the pavilion. For a day on the water, folks head to William Kain Park 15 minutes down the road, where they can take the boat for a spin or lounge on the shore of Lake Redman.

Fairmount Park is a great escape from the bustle of Red Lion for a quiet moment.
Fairmount Park is a great escape from the bustle of Red Lion for a quiet moment.
Within Fairmount there is a splash park for the kids to enjoy and frolic in.
Within Fairmount there is a splash park for the kids to enjoy and frolic in.
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Ten miles to York

Located about 10 miles or 20 minutes by car from downtown York, residents of Red Lion have access to the city and its historic attractions. Though the York area Rabbittransit bus routes don’t quite reach Red Lion, locals can hitch a ride from the bus stops in Dallastown into York. For further travel requiring a flight, Harrisburg International Airport is approximately 51 minutes or 35 miles to the north.

Take a historic train ride just outside town in Railroad, PA.
Take a historic train ride just outside town in Railroad, PA.

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Red Lion Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$280,000
Median Sale Price
$279,999
Median Single Family Sale Price
$290,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$285,700
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$270,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
252
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
$8
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$150

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes for Sale
41
Months of Supply
2.00

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Jun 15
    1 - 3pm

    235 Cambridge Dr, Red Lion, PA 17356

    $269,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,738 Sq Ft
    • 235 Cambridge Dr
    • New 2 days ago

    Welcome to your future sanctuary! Nestled in a vibrant neighborhood just a stone's throw away from the beloved Windsor Wonderland Playground, this beautifully updated semi-detached home perfectly blends modern comfort with family-friendly convenience.Property Highlights:Spacious Living: With 3 generous bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, this home offers ample space for your family to grow and create

    Mark Meiler Meiler's Next Level Realty

  • Sunday, Jun 15
    1 - 3pm

    115 Ava Dr, Red Lion, PA 17356

    $390,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,436 Sq Ft
    • 115 Ava Dr
    • New 12 days ago

    This beautiful 4 bedroom colonial is freshly painted and move in ready. With the open floor plan, it is perfect for entertaining. There is a HUGE family room with gas fireplace, open to the kitchen. But the 2nd floor has an opportunity for a second family room with great size bedrooms. Sliders exist off kitchen, but no deck was installed...make it your own! The basement is unfinished and

    Robyn Pottorff Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

  • Saturday, Jun 21
    1 - 3pm

    375 Barclay Dr, Red Lion, PA 17356

    $424,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,823 Sq Ft
    • 375 Barclay Dr

    **Update 5/29...Additional lot next door available along with the sale of this home, grading and seeding work are currently being done on both lots** Welcome to 365 Barclay Dr, Red Lion, PA, a brand new home built by Fishing Creek Builders, offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 2,795 square feet in the desirable Red Lion Area School District. Nestled on a 0.74-acre lot your neighbors won't be

    Nathan Barshinger EXP Realty, LLC

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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
6,823
Median Age
37
Population under 18
26.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$63,101
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,367

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
84.1%
College Graduates
16.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.4%
% Population in Labor Force
74.1%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
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