Lyndon
Houses on lush green lots and New Traditional townhomes
Most houses in Lyndon feature manicured lawns and backyard space, situated on cozy, wooded lots on uncurbed roads that branch off from U.S. Route 222. Mill Creek, which feeds into the Conestoga River, weaves through the community and provides several properties with peaceful backyard creek access. According to CAP Index, Lyndon has a crime score of 2 out of a possible 10, lower than the national average of 4. Common home styles include American traditional with decorative stone accents, split-level, raised ranch and custom contemporary builds. These two- to four-bedroom single-family dwellings, which typically come with driveways and garages, range from 1,500 to 3,500 square feet in size and between $300,000 and about $500,000 in price. Outliers in the area are historic estates with colonial influences that sit on multiple acres of land, generally costing between $800,000 and around $2 million. A newer townhome community on the west side of the highway offers 2,000-square-foot Traditional-style townhomes that were built within the last decade, with price tags from $350,000 to $400,000. On the other side of Route 222 is the Willow Valley Community, named the No. 3 continuing care retirement community for adults ages 55 and older in the country.
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Community connection in Downtown Lancaster
With Lyndon being so close to Downtown Lancaster and Lancaster Square, there’s always plenty to do. The city is known for its rich arts and culture scene, hosting events throughout the year that bring the town together and provide Lyndon residents with the opportunity to get to know the broader Lancaster community. “During First Fridays, the first Friday of every month, local stores are open later and local markets set up,” Schmidt says. Residents can walk around Ewell Plaza and explore the art galleries and makers marketplace. “The third Friday of each month from May through September is Music Friday, where you can sign up to perform on any street corner here within the city,” Schmidt adds. “And Celebrate Lancaster is held annually, which celebrates the cultural diversity here in the city. It’s a big event with live music and food trucks; it’s a great way to connect with people in the city.” Lancaster also hosts Indie Retail Week in July, where residents get discounts at small businesses, and Restaurant Week in September, which showcases the best local eateries in Lancaster. There's also the Red Rose Run, a 5-mile race held in the summer, and the Red Rose Ball Drop on New Year’s Eve.A-rated schools in the Lampeter-Strasburg School District
One of the reasons residents choose Lyndon is the public school system. “Lyndon has great schools,” says Nolt. “It’s part of Lampeter-Strasburg School District, which is really desirable.” Students attend kindergarten through second grade at Lampeter Elementary, graded an A-minus by Niche, and third through fifth grade at Hans Herr Elementary, which receives an A grade. Students then advance to Martin Meylin Middle, which Niche gives an A, before progressing to Lampeter-Strasburg Senior High, graded an A-minus. The high school offers more than 35 clubs, including esports and an active Future Farmers of America. Their FFA chapter is award-winning, competing in the National FFA Convention each year.
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Communal green spaces and public Willow Valley Golf Course
On the north side of Lyndon is D.F. Buchmiller County Park, a 79-acre space with tennis and volleyball courts, a disc golf course and a playground. “People are always out there playing pickleball,” says Holt. Also bordering the northern end of the neighborhood is Lancaster County Central Park, the largest and most visited park in the entire county. Contouring the Conestoga River and spanning almost 550 acres, the park features hiking and biking trails, an environmental education center, a playground, a skate park and an outdoor pool. Near the pool is the Garden of the Five Senses, where a walking path through flowers and a small waterfall appeals to visitors’ sensations. Lyndon is home to two golf courses: the private Meadia Heights Golf Club to the north and the Willow Valley Golf Course to the south. This public golf course doesn’t require tee times, and the 18-hole fairway includes elevation changes, a barn and a chapel on its 35 acres of green.
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Local dining and Evans Candy chocolates
While residents go to Downtown Lancaster for most of their shopping and dining needs, everyday essentials and local bites can be found within Lyndon along U.S. Route 222, also called Willow Street Pike. At Willow Valley Square, there’s a GIANT for groceries, and across the pike is Mick’s All American Pub, a spacious bar and grill with an outdoor patio that overlooks a scenic pond. A mile south is Kendig Square, where residents can grab groceries at Weis Markets, catch a movie at Kendig Square Movies, and run errands at the storefronts, pharmacy and medical clinics. Also in this shopping plaza is George’s, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Wasabi, a Japanese and sushi restaurant. Across Willow Street Pike is Grace Community Church, an evangelical church that has more than 1,500 people in attendance each weekend. For a sweet treat, the family-owned Evans Candy has been making and selling homemade chocolates for more than 40 years inside a cottage that sits along Mill Creek.
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Quick rides into the city on Route 222
U.S. Route 222 cuts through the center of Lyndon, connecting residents to Lancaster Square about 2 miles north. The closest hospital to the neighborhood is Lancaster General Hospital, less than a mile north of The Square. And a few blocks from the hospital, Lancaster Station provides Amtrak routes directly into the surrounding cities. “It’s about an hour’s ride to Philly, so commuters can get rest or get work done while they ride,” Nolt says. The Red Rose Transit bus services Lyndon, with a few stops along Willow Street Pike. For further domestic travel, the Lancaster Airport is about 8 miles north, offering flights through Breeze and Southern Airways.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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John Stauffer
John Stauffer
RE/MAX Evolved
(223) 216-2104
118 Total Sales
1 in Lyndon
$355,081 Price
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Taing Vuthy
Taing Vuthy
LPT Realty, LLC
(223) 216-5265
106 Total Sales
2 in Lyndon
$134K - $340K Price Range
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Adrian Young
Adrian Young
Keller Williams Keystone Realty
(223) 217-8660
187 Total Sales
1 in Lyndon
$350,000 Price
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Anne Lusk
Anne Lusk
Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty
(717) 935-8473
643 Total Sales
1 in Lyndon
$394,000 Price
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Jennifer Augustine
Jennifer Augustine
Realty ONE Group Unlimited
(223) 216-2052
84 Total Sales
1 in Lyndon
$311,000 Price
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Michael Chan
Michael Chan
Responds QuicklyIron Valley Real Estate of Central PA
(717) 912-9444
398 Total Sales
1 in Lyndon
$465,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- 3rd to 5th
- 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
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lyndon | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lyndon Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lyndon, Willow Street sell after 164 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lyndon, Willow Street over the last 12 months is $309,900, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$319,900
Median Sale Price
$309,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$309,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-14%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$204
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
721
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1985
Months of Supply
0.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,910
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,988
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,907
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,425
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,068
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,263
Median Age
59
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
43.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$89,326
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$121,582
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.9%
College Graduates
42.8%
Advanced Degrees
23.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
46.8%
Below 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®
13
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
40
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Historic enclave with proximity to Downtown Lancaster
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Prospect Heights
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Southside Lancaster
Urban neighborhood with historic homes just south of Downtown Lancaster
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