3-Bed Home With In-Law Quarters on 2.5 Acres in West Cocalico — Here's Why Cocalico Buyers Should Pay Attention

Every so often a listing comes along in West Cocalico Township that solves two problems at once. 655 Sportsman Road in Denver is one of them: a 3-bedroom home on 2.5 wooded acres, with a lower level set up as in-law quarters with its own entrance. If you've been looking for room to breathe and room for family, this one deserves a closer look.

About This Property

655 Sportsman Road is listed at $505,000 and sits in West Cocalico Township, inside the Cocalico School District. It's a 1995 frame home with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, about 2,300 square feet in total — roughly 1,490 above grade and 810 on the lower level — on a 2.5-acre wooded lot.

The main level has its own private entrance, two bedrooms, an updated full bath, an updated kitchen with stainless appliances and a gas range, and hardwood floors. A four-seasons room lets you enjoy the woods year-round, and a big deck with a hot tub is the kind of spot you'll actually use on a cool October evening. There's a double-sided gas fireplace and main-level laundry, too.

The lower level is where this house really stands apart. It's a daylight basement finished as in-law quarters, with its own private entrance, kitchen, full bath, and bedroom, plus a one-car attached garage. Separate entrances on each floor make it a practical setup for aging parents, adult kids, or long-stay guests. The listing notes six parking spaces total, propane forced-air heat, central air, well water, and septic. Annual taxes are listed at $6,200 (2026).

This home is listed with Kingsway Realty – Ephrata. It is not my listing, but I'm happy to help you see it, run the numbers, and write a strong offer if it's the right fit.

Can a Home With In-Law Quarters Work for Multi-Generational Living?

Yes — when each level has its own entrance, kitchen, and bath, as this one does, it can give two households privacy under one roof. Before you commit, check how the space is permitted and zoned with the township, confirm the well and septic can handle the household size you're planning for, and talk with your lender about how the space will be appraised.

Living in West Cocalico Township

West Cocalico is the quieter, more wooded side of the Cocalico School District — the kind of place where you can hear the leaves in the fall and still be a short drive from everyday conveniences. Students in this home's district attend Cocalico schools, with the middle and high school campus in Denver. As always, confirm current school assignments directly with the district.

From Sportsman Road, you're a short drive to Denver borough's shops and restaurants and to the antique shops in Adamstown. Ephrata is close for groceries, dining, and appointments. If you love the outdoors, the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area is nearby for hiking and wildlife watching.

Commuting is one of the area's best-kept secrets. Route 222 and PA Turnpike Exit 286 in Denver are both close, which puts Lancaster, Reading, and points east and west within reach. If you'd like to compare this home to others nearby, explore more Cocalico School District homes for sale.

The Cocalico Market Right Now

As of October 17, 2026, public listing search results showed 30 homes for sale with a Denver, PA 17517 address, with asking prices on the first page ranging from about $180,000 to about $850,000. That mix includes new construction, in-town homes, a couple of auction properties, and acreage like this one. For broader context, Redfin data reported by Stacker showed a median sale price of $339,579 for the city of Lancaster in January–March 2026, up 1.8% from the year before.

At $505,000, 655 Sportsman Road sits in the upper-middle of what's on the market around Denver right now. Properties with acreage and a true second living space don't come up often, so if this checks your boxes, it's worth seeing sooner rather than later.

Thinking About a Move to the Cocalico Area?

I live and work in northern Lancaster County, and I'd love to help you find the right fit — whether that's this home or the next one. Reach out to Mike Gordon Jr. at 717-475-5824 or visit https://www.thegordon.group.

Frequently Asked Questions

What school district is 655 Sportsman Road in?

The listing places it in the Cocalico School District, in West Cocalico Township, Lancaster County.

Does 655 Sportsman Road have public water and sewer?

No. The listing shows well water and a septic system, which is common on wooded acreage in West Cocalico. Plan for a well water test and septic inspection during your inspection period.