There aren't many houses in Lancaster County that look like 20 Star Lite Drive. Pull onto the cul-de-sac, follow the drive back through the trees, and a 1978 log home opens up in front of you — vaulted great room, brick fireplace, a loft tucked over the living space, and just shy of an acre of wooded land with a creek running through it. The address says Lititz, the township is Warwick, and the feel is more cabin than suburb. It hits the market this Friday, May 22nd, listed at $430,000.

If you've been waiting for something that isn't another beige-on-beige builder spec home, this is the one to come see.

The home at a glance

What makes this house different

I sell a lot of homes in Lancaster County and a real log home in a town like Lititz is genuinely rare. Most log construction around here is either further north into the mountains or buried inside a subdivision pretending to be rustic. This one is the real thing — log walls, beam ceilings, the kind of wood character you can't fake with shiplap and paint.

A few details worth knowing:

The great room is the whole point. Walk in and you're standing under a cathedral ceiling looking up at a loft. The brick fireplace anchors the space, the windows pull in tree-line views, and the room is genuinely sized for hosting — not the cramped "great room" that real estate listings sometimes oversell.

Two fireplaces and a wood stove. Both fireplaces have inserts, and there's a wood stove on top of that. On a January night this house heats itself the way it was meant to. The primary heat source is hot water (oil), which Lancaster County buyers will know is dependable and warm, but the wood option is what people fall in love with.

The lot is the real luxury. 0.96 acres. Cul-de-sac. Wooded. Secluded. A stream/creek along the property. That is the kind of land that nobody is building anymore — not at this price, not this close to a town. The 135 x 182 x 197 x 184 dimensions give you depth and width, not just a long skinny strip.

Finished basement and a real deck. 308 finished square feet downstairs adds a family room you can actually use — game night, kids' playroom, home office, whatever you need. The deck off the back is the right size for a grill and a table without eating up the yard.

Eat-in kitchen with an island and a separate dining room. Two places to eat, which is unusual at this price point. The main-level bedroom and full bath also make this house work for someone who wants to keep the stairs optional.

Why Lititz, and why Warwick Township specifically

If you're moving to Lancaster County from out of area, here's the short version: Lititz is the town everyone tells you to look at first. The historic Moravian downtown — Sturgis Pretzel House (the country's oldest pretzel bakery), the Lititz Museum, Wilbur Chocolate, Cafe Chocolate, Tomato Pie Cafe — is the kind of walkable main street that makes weekends easy. Lititz Springs Park sits right downtown. The Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail Trail runs nearby for biking and running. The second Friday of every month, Main Street fills up with live music and open shops. In 2026 the town celebrates its 270th anniversary alongside America's 250th — there's a real community calendar here.

Warwick Township wraps around the borough of Lititz and gives you a little more breathing room — bigger lots, quieter roads, easier driveways — while keeping you inside the Warwick School District. The high school is rated 9/10 by GreatSchools and consistently shows up at the top of Lancaster County rankings. Kissel Hill Elementary, the assigned elementary for 20 Star Lite, is just over a mile away.

For local buyers already in Lancaster County, you know what 17543 means: low days on market, multiple offers, prices up roughly 13% year over year in early 2026. A wooded acre on a cul-de-sac under $450K is going to move fast.

Who this house is for

A few buyers I think will fall hard for this one:

• The "I want land but I still want a town" buyer. Most cul-de-sacs in Lancaster County put you 20 feet from your neighbor. This one tucks you into the trees.
• Anyone who has always wanted a log home. They almost never come up at this price.
• Buyers downsizing from a larger Warwick Township home who don't want to leave the school district or the community.
• Out-of-area relocators moving for jobs in Lancaster, Hershey, or Reading who want the Lititz lifestyle without committing to a Main Street walkable footprint. You're 10 minutes from downtown.
• Anyone who works from home and is tired of HOA fees. No HOA here.

What to know before showings open Friday

A few practical notes:

• Showings begin Friday, May 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Expect a busy weekend on this one — Lititz log home with a creek will not stay quiet.
• Annual taxes are $4,055 based on a $201,300 assessed value (2025).
• Estimated monthly payment with 20% down at current rates is around $2,609/month including taxes.
• The house is move-in ready — appliances are included (microwave, dishwasher, electric oven/range, refrigerator, water heater).
• Cash and conventional financing welcome.

Schedule a private tour

If you want to walk this property before the weekend rush — or if you want to talk through whether a 1978 log home is the right call for your situation (good questions: roof age, septic vs. sewer, oil tank, etc., all worth covering on the tour) — reach out. I'm the listing agent.

Mike Gordon Jr. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty ? 717-475-5824 ? thegordon.group

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20 Star Lite Drive, Lititz, PA 17543 · MLS #PALA2087980 · Listed at $430,000 · Warwick School District