Reamstown sits in the northern part of Lancaster County, roughly halfway between Lancaster and Reading, and it's one of those villages that people drive through on Route 272 without realizing how much is tucked around it. It has old roots, a great community park, and a Cocalico School District address without the price of Lititz or Ephrata. I work the Cocalico area every week as a second-generation local agent, and here's what I tell buyers who ask about Reamstown.

Where Is Reamstown, PA?

Reamstown is a census-designated place in East Cocalico Township, Lancaster County, with a population of 3,367 as of the 2020 census. Pennsylvania Route 272 runs through the village and US Route 222 skirts its south side, which is what puts La...

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Stock photo via Pexels (Ken Cheatham). Not the listed property.

Every so often a listing reminds me why so many buyers fall for New Holland. 221 Brimmer Avenue is one of them: a 1902 two-story home with a wrap-around front porch, updated inside but still full of its original character, listed at $309,900 after a recent $10,000 price reduction. Median sale prices in town have come down from last year, and that makes this a good time for ELANCO buyers to take a close look.

About This Property

221 Brimmer Ave, New Holland, PA 17557 is a single-family home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and about 1,452 square feet of living space on a 5,227-square-foot lot. It was built in 1902, and the sellers have clearly worked...

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By Mike Gordon Jr., second-generation REALTOR®, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

People ask me some version of this question every week: "Is Lancaster actually a good place to live, or does it just look nice on a weekend visit?" I grew up here, my family has sold homes here for two generations, and I still live and work in Lancaster County. So here's my honest answer — the good, the tradeoffs, and who tends to be happiest here.

Is Lancaster, PA a good place to live?

Yes, for most people who want a mid-sized, affordable-by-East-Coast-standards place with real small-town character and easy access to bigger cities. Lancaster offers a walkable, historic downto...

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Fall 2026 Homes for Sale in the Wilson School District: Why Autumn Is a Smart Window for Sinking Spring & West Lawn Buyers

Most buyers in Berks County think of spring as "the" season to shop. But if you've been watching homes in the Wilson School District — Sinking Spring, West Lawn, Spring Township and Lower Heidelberg Township — the next eight to ten weeks may be your best shot of the year. Here's what the fall 2026 market actually looks like, and how to use it.

Is fall a good time to buy a home in the Wilson School District?

Yes — for prepared buyers, fall is usually one of the better windows of the year. Competition eases once the school year starts, more sellers become flexible on price, and you still have time...

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Ask most people outside Lancaster County where Stevens, PA is, and you'll get a blank stare. That's kind of the point. This small, unincorporated community straddling East and West Cocalico Townships doesn't have a downtown to speak of, a stoplight to complain about, or a "best places to live" ranking to its name — but it has quietly become one of the more appealing corners of northern Lancaster County for buyers who want space, a good school district, and a short commute without the price tag of Lititz or Ephrata. As a local agent who works this whole stretch of the Cocalico area, here's what I tell buyers who ask about Stevens.

Where Is Stevens, PA?

Stevens is a census-designated place that sits right on the...

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